Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Camden

Garden Maintenance Camden is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms across our operations and supply chain. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, debt bondage, or human trafficking. This statement explains our approach, the steps we take to reduce risk, and how we enable safe reporting and continual improvement across the Camden gardening and grounds care sector.

Our policy applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by Garden Maintenance Camden, including temporary teams commissioned for seasonal landscaping, Camden garden maintenance subcontractors and ancillary service providers. We require compliance with legal standards and our own higher expectations; failure to meet these standards will trigger immediate remedial action and, where appropriate, termination of contracts. Everyone working with us must adhere to these obligations and is encouraged to raise concerns through established channels.

We deploy a programme of supplier due diligence and risk-based supplier audits to ensure ethical practices. Audits include documentation checks, site visits and worker interviews where practicable. Our purchasing teams and contract managers assess risks linked to labour sourcing, seasonal work practices and shared subcontracting typical of garden maintenance in Camden. Audit findings lead to corrective action plans, mandatory training for suppliers and, if necessary, contract suspension or termination. We prioritise suppliers that demonstrate transparency, fair pay, and safe working conditions.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Governance

Garden Maintenance Camden enforces a zero-tolerance policy that is embedded in our governance and communicated across all levels of the business. Senior leadership is accountable for policy delivery and for ensuring that policies are reflected in procurement, workforce management and on-site supervision. Our whistleblowing and reporting procedures are designed to protect whistleblowers from retaliation and to ensure concerns are investigated impartially and promptly. All allegations are taken seriously and acted upon in accordance with our disciplinary and remediation frameworks.

Supplier Audits and Ethical Procurement

We maintain a structured supplier review process that includes:

• Risk assessment prior to onboarding (document checks and references).
• Regular, scheduled supplier audits and random inspections.
• Mandatory corrective action plans where issues are identified.
• Training requirements for suppliers on modern slavery awareness.

Procurement decisions consider social and environmental impacts as well as cost and service quality. We aim to work collaboratively with local Camden suppliers to drive best practice across the community.

Our reporting channels are clear and accessible. Workers, subcontractors and third parties can raise concerns without fear: we accept reports via internal reporting lines, anonymous reporting mechanisms and through notified third-party channels. Reports are logged, risk-assessed and investigated; appropriate corrective measures are applied and outcomes recorded. We emphasise confidentiality and protection for those who come forward. The following outlines our approach to handling reports:

Investigations are led by trained staff with support from legal advisors when necessary, and we ensure that vulnerable individuals receive immediate assistance. We record outcomes, monitor remediation and, where required, refer matters to enforcement or regulatory bodies. Our focus is on victim support, ensuring access to safe accommodation, medical care and legal assistance where appropriate.

Annual review and continuous improvement: Garden Maintenance Camden conducts an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement, supplier audit outcomes, and the effectiveness of our reporting channels and training programmes. The review informs updated policies, targeted risk mitigation and resource allocation. We publish the results of our annual governance review internally and use findings to strengthen our ethical procurement and workforce practices year-on-year.