Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Camberwell

Garden Maintenance Camberwell is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. We declare that any form of exploitation is unacceptable in our Camberwell garden maintenance activities and that we will take decisive action when issues are identified.

Our commitment covers employees, contractors and third-party service providers engaged in any aspect of Camberwell garden services. We maintain clear employment practices, lawful wages and robust vetting for recruitment. We insist on transparency in all labour arrangements and will not tolerate sub-contracting practices that circumvent worker protections. The company handbook and code of conduct provide guidance on expected behaviour and are regularly communicated to staff and partners.

We operate a risk-based approach to supplier management for all garden-care Camberwell activities to ensure compliance with anti-slavery laws and best practice. Supplier contracts include clauses prohibiting forced labour and require evidence of lawful employment records. As part of our procurement process, we assess risk indicators and require relevant documentation from vendors of plants, materials, tools and landscape services.

We have a structured due diligence programme that targets high-risk suppliers and procurement categories. This programme includes site visits where feasible, checks of recruitment and payroll processes, and verification of identity documentation. Supplier audits form a central pillar of our prevention work: they are documented, action-oriented and follow a schedule based on assessed risk levels.

When audits identify non-compliance, we work with suppliers to implement corrective action plans with clear deadlines. Persistent or serious breaches lead to contract termination. This approach balances remediation with the need to remove exploitative actors from our supply chain. Our supplier code of practice sets the minimum standards expected from anyone providing goods or services to Garden Maintenance Camberwell.

To ensure consistency, auditors use detailed checklists that include labour conditions, recruitment fees, working hours, and health and safety measures. We supply training and capacity-building to trusted suppliers to raise standards across the local landscaping and horticulture sectors and to encourage continuous improvement in Camberwell's gardening supply network.

We provide several safe reporting channels for workers and stakeholders to raise concerns about modern slavery, exploitation or unethical conduct. These channels include anonymous reporting mechanisms, direct reporting to management, and escalation to an internal compliance officer. All reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly, with confidentiality maintained to protect whistleblowers from retaliation.

Our grievance and reporting procedures are communicated to employees, subcontractors and suppliers. We monitor responsiveness, resolution timeliness and corrective actions. Where allegations require, we cooperate with law enforcement and specialist NGOs to ensure victims receive appropriate support and that perpetrators face legal consequences.

Garden Maintenance Camberwell conducts an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and associated policies to ensure ongoing relevance and effectiveness. The annual review evaluates outcomes from supplier audits, incident reports, and training participation, and identifies improvements to controls and procedures. We publish revisions and communicate changes across our teams and supply chain.

Key elements of our approach include:

• Zero-tolerance policy: Immediate action on confirmed exploitation and termination of relationships where warranted.
• Supplier audits: Risk-based inspections and follow-up remediation to address non-compliance.
• Reporting channels: Multiple, confidential avenues for raising concerns without fear of reprisal.
• Annual review: A formal, documented evaluation of progress and policy effectiveness each year.

By embedding these measures into everyday operations, Garden Maintenance Camberwell — whether referenced as garden maintenance camberwell, Camberwell garden maintenance or garden-care Camberwell — seeks to prevent modern slavery across all activities. We will continue to refine our processes, engage with partners and train our teams to promote ethical employment practices in the landscaping and maintenance sector.