Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Chiswick
Gardening Chiswick confirms its unequivocal commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. This statement applies to Gardening in Chiswick activities, sub-contractors and partners. We operate a zero-tolerance policy to any form of forced labour, debt bondage, slavery or human trafficking in our supply chain and services. Our aim is to protect workers and uphold ethical employment standards.Policy and Commitment
Gardening Chiswick Ltd requires all staff to act consistently with our anti-slavery values. We maintain clear employment terms, lawful pay and safe working conditions across gardening-chiswick projects. We declare that any breach of our modern slavery rules will result in immediate investigation and decisive action. The board endorses regular training so employees can identify and report concerns promptly.
Scope and Responsibility This Modern Slavery Statement covers direct operations, contractors and procurement. Our procurement team and managers are responsible for enforcing standards and performing supplier due diligence. Gardening Chiswick engages with suppliers to ensure compliance, and we will refuse to work with suppliers that do not meet our expectations or remediate where possible.
Due Diligence and Supplier Audits
We apply a proportionate approach to risk identification and assessment in gardening and landscape services. Supplier audits form a core part of our due diligence: periodic document checks, on-site visits and personnel interviews are used to verify lawful practices. Our audit process includes the following elements:- Documentation review: contracts, payroll and recruitment records.
- On-site checks: working conditions, hours and safety standards.
- Interviews: confidential worker interviews to detect coercion or debt dependency.
Where audits reveal non-compliance, we implement corrective action plans and monitor remediation. In severe cases we will terminate contracts and report matters to appropriate authorities. Gardening Chiswick will not tolerate modern slavery anywhere in our supplier network.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing We provide multiple, confidential reporting channels so concerns can be raised safely. Employees, contractors and third parties may raise issues through anonymous reporting mechanisms, through designated managers or via secure written submissions. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and will investigate every credible report thoroughly.
How we respond: All reports are logged, risk-assessed and escalated to senior management. We work with investigators and, where necessary, law enforcement to resolve serious matters and ensure victims receive support. Our response plans include immediate safety measures, legal advice and coordination with relevant agencies.
Worker Welfare and Recruitment Practices
Gardening Chiswick enforces transparent recruitment: no fees charged to workers, clear contracts and documented right-to-work checks. We insist that labour providers confirm fair recruitment and ethical employment standards. Protecting vulnerable workers is a priority; we deliver tailored support and signpost assistance for affected individuals in Chiswick and beyond.Training, Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
We deliver regular training for staff and supply chain partners about the risks of modern slavery and indicators to watch for. Monitoring includes performance metrics, audit outcomes and corrective action tracking. Gardening Chiswick uses these measures to drive continuous improvement and to refine our supplier risk model.
Annual Review and Governance This statement is reviewed at least once every 12 months by senior leadership. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of our policies, audits, reporting channels and remediation steps. Results of the review inform updates to our zero-tolerance approach and determine future priorities for the next reporting year.
In summary, Gardening Chiswick reaffirms its enduring commitment to preventing modern slavery across gardening services, gardening-chiswick operations and our supplier network. We maintain a firm, actionable stance—zero tolerance, robust supplier audits, secure reporting channels and an annual review cycle—to ensure dignity, safety and lawful employment for all workers.