Modern Slavery Statement for Gardeners Seven Kings

Gardeners Seven Kings is committed to conducting every aspect of its work with integrity, dignity, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Gardeners Seven Kings to prevent modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitation within our operations and supply chain. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of abuse, coercion, or unsafe working practice, and we expect the same standard from all contractors, suppliers, and business partners.

As a professional landscaping and gardening service, we recognise that the risk of modern slavery can exist in complex supply networks involving materials, equipment, transport, and subcontracted services. For that reason, Gardeners in Seven Kings applies a risk-based approach to procurement and ongoing oversight. We look closely at labour conditions, employment practices, and the origin of goods where relevant, ensuring that ethical standards are not treated as optional.

Our procurement expectations are supported by supplier assessments and supplier audits where appropriate. These audits may include checks on wages, working hours, identity documentation, recruitment practices, and health and safety standards. Suppliers found to present elevated risk may be asked to provide additional evidence, corrective action plans, or confirmation of compliance before work continues. We reserve the right to suspend or end relationships where concerns are not resolved satisfactorily.

Policies and Accountability

The management team at Gardeners Seven Kings is responsible for overseeing this commitment and embedding it into day-to-day decisions. Clear standards are communicated to employees and third parties so that everyone understands that exploitation has no place in our business. Our recruitment and onboarding processes are designed to ensure that workers are engaged lawfully, voluntarily, and with full understanding of their role, pay, and conditions.

Training and internal awareness are important parts of this approach. Staff members are encouraged to remain alert to warning signs such as restricted movement, withheld documents, unusual dependency on one individual, or signs of fear and intimidation. By promoting awareness across the business, Seven Kings gardeners can help identify risks early and respond quickly if concerns arise.

We also expect transparency from our supply chain. Any supplier or subcontractor working with gardeners Seven Kings must uphold equivalent standards and demonstrate that modern slavery controls are in place. Where goods or services are sourced through multiple layers, we seek clarity on labour practices and origin, particularly where the risk of exploitation is higher.

Reporting and Response

Concerns about possible modern slavery can be raised through internal reporting channels, including line management, senior management, or designated safeguarding routes within the organisation. Reports may be made confidentially, and all concerns are treated seriously and investigated promptly. Gardeners Seven Kings does not permit retaliation against anyone who raises a genuine concern in good faith.

If a case or suspicion is identified, the business will act immediately to assess the situation, protect any affected person, and work with relevant stakeholders where necessary. Corrective action may include re-auditing a supplier, halting orders, increasing oversight, or ending a business relationship. This response framework supports the principle that Gardeners Seven Kings gardeners will not benefit from, ignore, or indirectly enable exploitation.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This statement and the supporting controls are reviewed annually to ensure they remain effective and relevant. The review considers changes in law, business activity, supplier risk, and any incidents or concerns raised during the year. As part of this process, gardeners in Seven Kings continually strengthen procurement checks, monitoring measures, and staff awareness so that prevention remains active rather than static.

Gardeners Seven Kings recognises that eliminating modern slavery requires ongoing vigilance, not a single declaration. By maintaining a zero-tolerance policy, conducting supplier audits, encouraging reporting, and reviewing our approach each year, we aim to uphold ethical employment standards across all areas of the business and supply chain.