Modern Slavery Statement for Landscapers Havering

Landscapers Havering is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach to preventing modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that slavery and trafficking can exist in many sectors, and we take our responsibility seriously across all landscaping activities, including procurement, labour management, and subcontracted work.

Our zero-tolerance policy is central to this commitment. We do not accept any practice that involves coercion, deception, debt bondage, withholding of wages, document retention, or unsafe and unlawful working conditions. Every person connected to Landscapers Havering is expected to uphold this standard, including employees, contractors, and suppliers. Where concerns arise, we act promptly, investigate thoroughly, and take corrective action without delay. This includes suspending relationships where risks cannot be controlled or where evidence of exploitation is identified.

We apply a risk-based approach to our supply chain, especially where materials, transport, seasonal labour, and outsourced services may carry increased vulnerability. Supplier checks are carried out before engagement and reviewed periodically thereafter. Supplier audits form an important part of our monitoring process, allowing us to assess working practices, payroll controls, right-to-work compliance, and site conditions. If a supplier is unable to meet our expectations, we require an improvement plan, and if standards remain unacceptable, we will end the relationship. This helps ensure that Landscapers Havering works only with partners who share our values.

We also provide training and awareness sessions so that staff understand the indicators of modern slavery and the steps to take if they suspect abuse. Training covers signs such as restricted movement, poor living conditions, unusual control over workers, and inconsistencies in employment records. By building awareness, we strengthen our ability to identify risk early and respond responsibly. In addition, our management team reviews labour arrangements for high-risk tasks to reduce the possibility of exploitation and to ensure fair treatment across all projects.

Reporting channels are available to encourage safe and confidential escalation of concerns. Anyone working with or for Landscapers Havering may raise an issue through internal management routes, designated supervisors, or established whistleblowing procedures. Reports are treated seriously and handled with discretion, and no individual should fear retaliation for speaking up in good faith. We believe that open reporting is essential to uncovering hidden abuse and to supporting a culture of accountability. Where needed, concerns are escalated to appropriate external authorities in line with legal obligations.

Our commitment extends beyond our own workforce to the broader network of businesses that support our operations. We expect suppliers to demonstrate ethical recruitment, transparent pay practices, accurate record-keeping, and respect for worker dignity. Landscapers Havering may request evidence of compliance, including policies, worker declarations, and audit responses. This creates a clear expectation that modern slavery has no place in the services or materials connected to our business, whether in planting, maintenance, hard landscaping, or project delivery.

We maintain oversight through regular management review, and the effectiveness of our controls is measured against emerging risks, legal developments, and lessons learned from audits and incidents. The business will update procedures where necessary to strengthen prevention and detection. Any confirmed breach is addressed decisively, with consideration given to contract termination, remediation, and cooperation with relevant bodies. This disciplined approach supports our wider duty to protect workers and preserve ethical standards.

Annual review is a key part of our governance. Each year, Landscapers Havering reviews this statement, its due diligence processes, and the outcomes of supplier audits, staff training, and reported concerns. The review considers whether our controls remain effective and whether new risks have emerged in the landscaping sector or within specific supply chains. Where improvements are needed, they are documented and implemented so that the statement remains current, practical, and meaningful.

In summary, Landscapers Havering is committed to preventing modern slavery in every part of its operations. Through a zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, clear reporting channels, and annual review, we aim to maintain high ethical standards and contribute to a safer, fairer working environment for everyone involved in our business and supply chains.