Modern Slavery Statement — Hedge Trimming Islington

Hedge Trimming Islington is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all our operations and supply chains. This zero-tolerance policy is central to our approach: we will not tolerate forced labour, servitude, or any form of exploitation by employees, contractors, or suppliers engaged in hedge trimming services across Islington. Our Islington hedge trimming teams and partners are expected to meet the highest ethical and legal standards.

Scope and Accountability

We maintain clear leadership responsibility for anti-slavery efforts. The senior management team for hedge trimming in Islington accepts accountability for ensuring policies are implemented and resourced. All line managers must enforce recruitment checks, employment right documentation and fair pay practices for staff working on garden management and hedge care. Our statement applies equally to all local gardening, maintenance and hedge cutting operations.

We operate an active supplier audits programme to assess risk and compliance. Audits are tailored to the nature of supply: horticultural labour, plant hire, equipment, and subcontracted gardening crews. Findings from supplier assessments inform contractual clauses and improvement plans. Where necessary, we require corrective actions and reserve the right to terminate contracts with suppliers who fail to remediate exploitative practices.

Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

Our due diligence includes background checks, on-site inspections, and documentation review. For Hedge Trimming in Islington contracts, risk indicators such as irregular working hours, non-payment of wages, or workers unable to provide identity documents trigger enhanced scrutiny. We work to ensure all staff engaged in hedge maintenance know their rights and have access to channels to raise concerns safely.

We publish a clear reporting channels framework so that staff, subcontractors and third parties can report suspected modern slavery or unethical behaviour confidentially. Reports can be made anonymously through internal escalation, designated welfare officers, or an independent whistleblowing route. All reports are taken seriously: they are logged, assessed, and investigated promptly by trained staff to protect the safety and privacy of affected individuals.

To support transparent action, we use a combination of training, documentation, and contractual terms. Training for managers and front-line staff covering recognition of exploitation, safe recruitment practices and how to respond to disclosures is mandatory for teams providing Islington hedge trimming services. We also require suppliers to commit to our anti-slavery standards and provide evidence of compliance.

Key Measures

Our practical measures include:

• Zero-tolerance policy: Clear contractual and disciplinary consequences for modern slavery.
• Supplier audits: Regular risk-based audits and corrective action plans for contractors.
• Reporting channels: Confidential mechanisms and whistleblower protections for disclosures.

Annual review and continuous improvement ensure our approach remains effective. Each year the senior leadership undertakes a comprehensive review of risk assessments, audit outcomes, training completion rates, and any incidents or allegations. Results are used to refine policy, increase supplier engagement and direct resources where risk is highest. The annual review also evaluates whether additional safeguards—such as on-site translator support, enhanced verification for temporary labour, or improved welfare checks—are required.

In summary, our hedge trimming Islington operations are built on respect for human rights, strong supplier relationships and transparent processes. We enforce our zero-tolerance stance, conduct systematic supplier audits, maintain robust reporting channels, and perform an annual review to ensure continuous improvement. Hedge Trimming Islington remains dedicated to ensuring that every hedge we trim and every green space we maintain is managed ethically and free from modern slavery.