Modern Slavery Statement for Hedge Trimming Leyton

Hedge Trimming Leyton acknowledges its responsibility to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations and supply chain. We commit to ethical labour practices across our local landscaping and hedge care activities, including subcontracted work for residential and commercial clients. This statement covers our core services — hedge maintenance Leyton, hedge trimming in Leyton and other groundskeeping services — and sets out the policies and steps we take to mitigate the risk of modern slavery.

Our organisation operates with a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, bonded labour, involuntary servitude and human trafficking. All employees and contractors are made aware that exploitation will not be accepted under any circumstance. As part of Leyton hedge trimming operations we require compliance with employment law, right-to-work checks and fair pay practices, and we maintain clear expectations for working hours, rest periods and safe working conditions. We use training and written policies to reinforce this stance and to ensure that team members and subcontractors understand our standards.

Supplier due diligence and ongoing supplier audits are central to our approach. We carry out risk-based assessments of suppliers involved in hedge trimmer provision, equipment supply and subcontracted gardening services, prioritising suppliers operating in higher-risk sectors. Our supplier audits include documentation reviews, site visits where appropriate, and verification of payroll records and employment contracts. Through these audits we verify recruitment processes, fees charged to workers, and the absence of coercive practices. Any non-compliance triggers corrective action plans and, where necessary, termination of the supplier relationship to protect workers and uphold our standards for hedge maintenance in Leyton.

Prevention Measures and Practical Steps

We implement a range of measures to prevent modern slavery across our hedge trimming services in Leyton operations, including:

• Contract clauses that require suppliers to adhere to anti-slavery standards and allow for audit and inspection;
• Mandatory policies on recruitment, payroll transparency and subcontractor management;
• Training for staff and supervisors to identify signs of exploitation and understanding of escalation procedures;
• Risk scoring of new and existing suppliers to focus audit resources effectively.

These actions are designed to build resilience across our supply chain and to make our local hedge care services more transparent and accountable.

Reporting Channels and Worker Protections

We provide multiple reporting channels that allow workers, on-site staff and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery, exploitation or unfair labour practices. Reports may be raised confidentially and are treated seriously; no worker will suffer retaliation for reporting in good faith. Internally, trained managers investigate allegations promptly and thoroughly, escalate matters where necessary, and refer cases to appropriate authorities if criminal behaviour is suspected. For our community-facing Leyton hedge trimming work, we also encourage vigilance among site supervisors and subcontractors to identify and report irregularities immediately.

Monitoring, transparency and continuous improvement underpin our commitment. We maintain records of audits, corrective actions and training sessions, and we require suppliers to provide evidence of compliance. Our procurement team monitors labour standards and supplier performance metrics, and we engage with stakeholders to improve industry practices. We also commit to transparent reporting on our efforts and outcomes without disclosing personal or contact details.

We conduct an annual review of this statement and our related policies to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to the evolving risk environment. The review evaluates audit outcomes, incident reports, training completion rates and supplier compliance. Findings inform updated risk assessments, revised supplier terms and targeted training programmes. By aligning our periodic review with operational planning for hedge trimming and ground maintenance in Leyton, we aim to embed continuous improvement and ensure our zero-tolerance position against modern slavery remains active and enforced across all services.