Modern Slavery Statement — Hedge Trimming Thornton Heath
Hedge Trimming Thornton Heath is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. This statement sets out the steps we take across our Thornton Heath hedge trimming services and related supply chains to identify, assess and mitigate the risks of forced labour, exploitation and other modern slavery practices. We apply a zero-tolerance policy to any form of slavery or human trafficking.
Our zero-tolerance approach means every member of the team, contractors and suppliers must comply with our standards. We require those working on hedge-trimming in Thornton Heath and surrounding areas to meet lawful employment terms and to declare recruitment and pay practices. Any breach identified will trigger immediate action including contract suspension, remediation measures and, when necessary, termination.
Policy and Principles
We maintain clear policies that apply across all categories of hedge care: routine maintenance, season pruning, and specialised Thornton Heath hedge management. Our policy emphasises respect for human rights, compliance with employment law and responsible procurement. We ensure our policies are communicated in plain language so workers, sub-contractors and partners understand expectations and obligations.Supplier due diligence and ongoing supplier audits are central to how we manage risk. We implement a risk-based audit program for suppliers involved in hedge trimming, grounds maintenance and seasonal labour. Audits assess working conditions, recruitment processes and documentation. Suppliers must provide evidence of legal right to work, wage records and safe working conditions consistent with our standards.
Supplier Audits and Contractual Controls
Our supplier audit framework includes:- Regular on-site inspections and record reviews
- Risk-based sampling of payroll and recruitment records
- Corrective action plans with clear deadlines
Where audits reveal non-compliance, we require corrective actions and monitor remedy implementation. Persistent failures result in contract termination. We use contractual clauses that require adherence to anti-slavery standards and right-to-audit provisions for suppliers delivering hedge trimming and garden maintenance services in Thornton Heath.
We provide channels for reporting concerns and protect whistleblowers. Reports about modern slavery risks in any part of our hedge-trimming operations can be raised confidentially through our internal reporting pathways and through third-party reporting mechanisms. We emphasise protection from retaliation and provide support to affected workers. Reports are investigated promptly, thoroughly and impartially.
Training and capacity-building are part of our prevention strategy. Employees and contractors receive targeted training on recognising signs of exploitation in the landscaping and hedge-trimming sector. We promote awareness of recruitment fees, debt bondage risks and the indicators of forced labour so that supervisors and crews across Thornton Heath can act early to protect vulnerable individuals.
Monitoring and continuous improvement underpin our response. We maintain records of audits, investigations and remediation measures and regularly update risk assessments for our hedge trimming and groundswork supply chains. We will review this statement annually to ensure it remains effective and aligned with evolving best practice. The annual review includes assessment of audit outcomes, new risk areas and improvements to reporting channels. We are committed to transparency and will refine our approach to prevent modern slavery in every part of our operations.