Garden Clearance St Johns Wood — Modern Slavery Statement

Garden Clearance St Johns Wood is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach and the steps we take to ensure that forced labour, exploitation, and trafficking have no place in our local garden clearance, landscape removal, and green waste services. We recognise the importance of clear policy, employee awareness, and supplier accountability.

Our

Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

describes how St Johns Wood garden clearance services uphold the highest standards. We have a zero-tolerance position on all forms of modern slavery. All staff, contractors, and partners are required to comply with this policy and to act immediately if they suspect any form of exploitation. We provide mandatory training that highlights signs of trafficking and the steps to escalate concerns internally.

The scope of this statement covers the full range of our garden clearance services in St John's Wood, including refuse removal, clearance of overgrown plots, and site reinstatement. We expect the same standards from our suppliers and subcontractors. To reinforce this, our contracts contain explicit clauses forbidding modern slavery and require suppliers to confirm compliance within our supplier code of conduct.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We operate a risk-based due diligence program for procuring goods and services for garden clearance St Johns Wood operations. Supplier audits form a core part of our program: we conduct documentation checks, on-site visits where practicable, and interviews with key personnel. Audits examine recruitment practices, wage payments, working hours, and accommodation arrangements provided by suppliers.

Our supplier assurance process includes:

• Pre-engagement screening for labour and immigration compliance;
• Periodic audits based on risk rating and contract value;
• Corrective action plans with timelines for remediation where issues are found.

We work collaboratively with suppliers to remediate any issues identified during audits. If a supplier fails to rectify significant breaches within agreed timescales, we will suspend new work and may terminate the relationship. These steps apply consistently to all contractors involved in St Johns Wood garden clearance projects, ensuring accountability throughout the chain.

To support our team and the wider community we maintain clear reporting channels. Employees, contractors, and third parties can raise concerns through anonymous internal hotlines, direct reports to designated compliance officers, or via formal escalation mechanisms. We ensure all reports are treated confidentially, investigated promptly, and followed up with appropriate remedial action.

Protection for whistleblowers is central to our approach: we prohibit retaliation and provide support where needed. Investigation outcomes are documented and, where necessary, corrective actions are taken including recovery of unpaid wages, referral to law enforcement, and changes to procurement practices. We believe that a safe reporting environment encourages early detection and effective response.

Our indicators of effectiveness include the number of supplier audits completed, percentage of suppliers that meet our standards, incidents reported, and corrective actions closed within target periods. These metrics are reviewed and published internally to drive continuous improvement across our garden clearance services in St Johns Wood and neighbouring areas.

The Board of Garden Clearance St Johns Wood provides oversight of anti-slavery measures and ensures adequate resources are allocated. Leadership responsibilities include approving policy updates, overseeing compliance activity, and reviewing escalation outcomes. Staff performance goals include adherence to the modern slavery policy and participation in training.

We require new and existing suppliers to sign our modern slavery clauses and to demonstrate ongoing compliance through periodic self-assessment and independent verification where appropriate. Contracts include rights to audit, requirements for remediation, and termination provisions for serious breaches.

We will review this statement annually to ensure it remains proportionate to the risks we face and aligned with emerging legislation and best practice. The annual review examines policy effectiveness, audit outcomes, whistleblower reports, training completion rates, and supplier performance, leading to updated actions and targets for the following year.

Through vigilance, robust supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and an explicit zero-tolerance policy, our aim is to minimise the risk of modern slavery across every Garden Clearance St John's Wood operation. We commit to transparent governance and continuous improvement to protect workers and communities from exploitation.