Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Seven Sisters

Garden Maintenance Seven Sisters is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. This statement sets out our approach to ensuring our local garden maintenance, groundskeeping services, and wider supply chain are free from exploitation. We operate a zero-tolerance policy to any form of forced labour, servitude, or human trafficking and require all workers and suppliers to adhere to ethical employment standards.

We recognise that garden maintenance and horticultural services involve diverse contractors and seasonal workers, creating potential vulnerabilities. Our leadership team enforces policies that demand transparency and accountability across Seven Sisters garden maintenance activities. The policy applies to every part of the business and to every contractor, sub-contractor and supplier we engage.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Commitments

The core of our approach is a clear, enforced zero-tolerance stance: any discovery of modern slavery will result in immediate action, which may include termination of contracts, reporting to authorities, and full cooperation with law enforcement. We make it unequivocal that forced labour has no place in our gardening services, lawn care, hedging and landscape maintenance operations. Our people are trained to spot indicators and to escalate concerns.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We conduct rigorous supplier due diligence for all partners supporting Garden Maintenance Seven Sisters. Suppliers are required to complete a compliance declaration and provide evidence of employment records, right-to-work checks and fair pay practices. Audits are scheduled based on risk and may be unannounced. Our supplier audit programme includes documentary review, site visits and worker interviews where appropriate.

Audit activities focus on high-risk areas of the supply chain such as subcontracted labour for seasonal pruning, temporary landscaping crews and materials handling. We use a risk-based approach that scores suppliers on labour practices, recruitment methods and subcontracting arrangements. Where gaps are found, we implement corrective action plans with timelines and monitoring until compliance is achieved.

Our supplier requirements are clear and contractually binding. Key audit checkpoints include:

• Verification of contract terms and worker pay rates
• Checks on recruitment fees and third-party labour providers
• Evidence of appropriate safety and accommodation standards

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We maintain secure and confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. Reports can be submitted anonymously through internal mechanisms and will be treated seriously and investigated promptly. Our staff receive guidance on recognition and reporting, and we protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Transparency and trust are essential to ensuring an ethical culture across our garden upkeep services in Seven Sisters.

Investigation procedures are documented and include immediate risk assessment, protection for affected individuals, and liaison with external agencies when necessary. Findings lead to remedial action, disciplinary processes, and adjustments to our supplier audit frequency. We also commit to supporting victims with access to appropriate support services where possible.

Governance, Training and Annual Review

Governance of modern slavery risks sits with our senior management team who review policies, audit outcomes and remediation actions. We deliver regular training for staff and supervisory teams covering indicators of exploitation, safe recruitment and our obligations under anti-slavery legislation. Continuous improvement is embedded in our culture: we evaluate policy effectiveness and update procedures annually.

Every year, Garden Maintenance Seven Sisters undertakes a formal annual review of this modern slavery statement and related controls. The review considers audit data, reported incidents, supplier performance and changes to the operating environment. Where gaps are identified, we commit to strengthening controls, enhancing training and refining our supplier engagement to reduce risk.

In conclusion, our pledge is simple and resolute: we will not tolerate modern slavery in any form within our gardening services or supply chain. Through robust supplier audits, clear reporting channels, ongoing training and an annual review cycle, Garden Maintenance Seven Sisters aims to protect workers, uphold human rights and maintain ethical standards throughout our operations.