Modern Slavery Statement — Hedge Trimming Rotherhithe

Our Commitment

Hedge Trimming Rotherhithe is fully committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations. This statement outlines our zero-tolerance stance and describes the measures we take across our local services, including hedge trimming in Rotherhithe and adjacent maintenance activities. We acknowledge our responsibility to ensure that everyone who works with us is treated fairly and lawfully.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, exploitation or human trafficking. Our zero tolerance policy applies to direct employees, subcontractors and suppliers, and is embedded in our contracting practices. We require that all team members and partners adhere to ethical employment standards and legal requirements at all times; any breach is treated with utmost seriousness.

To support this commitment we publish a Supplier Code of Conduct and enforce practical controls. These controls include:

• Pre-contract due diligence and background checks on labour providers and sub-contractors;
• Contract clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery laws for all suppliers who provide goods or services related to Rotherhithe hedge trimming;
• Ongoing monitoring through audits and site visits to verify employment practices.

Our supplier audit programme is a cornerstone of detection and prevention. Audits are risk-based and proportionate to the level of exposure; we prioritise suppliers who provide seasonal labour or operate in high-risk sectors. Audits examine payroll records, right-to-work documentation, working hours, and accommodation arrangements where applicable, ensuring that any irregularities are identified and remediated promptly in line with our policies.

Reporting channels are accessible, confidential and widely communicated to everyone involved in our operations — staff, subcontractors and supply chain partners. We maintain clear procedures for raising concerns, and we encourage the use of internal reporting routes, including line managers and designated compliance leads. All reports are investigated swiftly, with protections in place for whistleblowers to prevent retaliation and ensure fair treatment.

We also provide training to our employees and contractors so that people working on local jobs such as Rotherhithe hedge trimming services can recognise signs of exploitation and understand the reporting process. Training materials are reviewed periodically and updated to reflect legislative changes and lessons learned from incidents and audits.

Governance, Review and Continuous Improvement

Governance for our modern slavery response is overseen by senior management with responsibilities distributed across operations, procurement and HR. We conduct supplier audits at defined intervals and require corrective action plans where non-compliance is found. Suppliers unable to meet our standards may face suspension or termination of contracts, ensuring robust enforcement of our values.

We commit to continual improvement in our ethical purchasing and compliance processes. Our procurement policies include enhanced vetting for temporary labour used in peak seasons, clear contractual remedies, and encouragement for suppliers to implement their own anti-slavery controls. By integrating responsible sourcing into everyday decisions we reduce risk across the supply chain for local Hedge-Trimming Rotherhithe activities.

Annual review: This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once a year and updated to reflect changes in our business, supply chains, and regulatory landscape. Reviews consider audit outcomes, training effectiveness, and reported incidents to refine policies and controls. We remain committed to transparency, remediation where necessary, and a proactive stance against modern slavery in all forms across our Rotherhithe operations.