Gardening Queens Park Modern Slavery Statement

Gardening Queens Park is committed to a zero-tolerance policy on all forms of exploitation. This Modern Slavery Statement reflects our determination to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility as a local landscaping and garden services provider to identify, assess and address risks of forced labour, debt bondage, and other abuses. Our anti-slavery statement sets out the steps we take to reduce risk and to respond if issues are identified.

We operate across domestic and commercial projects and engage a variety of suppliers, contractors and temporary labour. Our modern slavery statement is embedded in procurement and people policies to ensure that everyone who works with or for Gardening Queens Park understands our expectations. We require suppliers to adhere to our anti-slavery statement and to demonstrate transparency in their labour practices.

Our Policy and Commitments

Gardening Queens Park maintains a clear zero-tolerance policy towards slavery and human trafficking. This policy is part of our broader Modern Slavery policy framework and is communicated to staff at induction and through ongoing training. We make it clear that any form of coercion, withholding of pay, unlawful restriction of movement or deceptive recruitment methods are strictly prohibited.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We conduct risk-based due diligence on suppliers, sub-contractors and labour providers. Our approach to supplier audits includes:

• Risk Mapping: identifying high-risk categories such as seasonal labour, subcontracted maintenance crews and suppliers from regions with elevated risk indicators.
• Documentation Checks: reviewing payroll records, time sheets, contracts and recruitment practices to confirm lawful employment terms.
• On-site Audits: periodic site visits and audits of operational practices with remedial action plans where gaps are found.

Where audits reveal non-compliance, we pursue corrective action in partnership with suppliers. This can include time-bound improvement plans, independent third-party verification, or contract termination if insufficient progress is made. Our supplier code of conduct requires contractors to allow reasonable access for verification and to cooperate with remediation efforts.

Training, Policies and Worker Voice

We provide targeted training for staff responsible for procurement, site supervision and HR. Training covers indicators of modern slavery, safe recruitment, and how to escalate concerns. We actively promote a culture where workers feel able to raise issues. Our workplace policies emphasise fair pay, lawful working hours and the right to freedom of movement.

Reporting Channels and Confidentiality

Gardening Queens Park maintains multiple confidential reporting channels so concerns can be raised safely and without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made through internal managers, an anonymous whistleblowing mechanism or a designated compliance lead. All reports are handled promptly, treated with respect and investigated thoroughly. We encourage anyone to report suspicions and assure anonymity and protection for whistleblowers where requested.

Remediation and Cooperation: If modern slavery or human trafficking is suspected or confirmed, we will take immediate action to protect victims, secure safe working conditions and work with relevant authorities and specialist agencies. We will also review contractual relationships and pursue legal and disciplinary measures where applicable.

We regularly review our supplier audit processes and escalations to ensure effectiveness. Our procurement contracts include clauses that require compliance with our slavery and human trafficking statement and permit audits and corrective measures. We also require that major suppliers cascade similar expectations down their own supply chains to mitigate risks beyond our immediate contractors.

As part of continuous improvement we will continue to refine our controls, increase transparency and expand training to reflect emerging risks. We seek to work collaboratively with peers across the horticulture, grounds maintenance and landscaping sectors to share best practice and improve industry standards.

Annual Review and Governance: This modern slavery and human trafficking statement is reviewed annually by senior management and the board to assess effectiveness, monitor audit outcomes and set priorities for the year ahead. The annual review evaluates audit results, the number and nature of reports, remediation outcomes and any changes in our supply chain profile. Findings from the review inform policy updates, training refreshers and any necessary contractual changes to strengthen compliance and protect workers.

Gardening Queens Park remains fully committed to preventing modern slavery in all its forms and to continuous improvement of our practices.