Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Clearance Pimlico

Garden Clearance Pimlico operates with a clear and uncompromising stance: we have a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking in all forms. As a leading provider of garden clearance in Pimlico, our responsibility extends beyond the work we do at individual sites to the relationships we build with contractors, agency workers and material suppliers. This statement explains our commitments, the processes we follow and the practical steps we take to reduce risk across the business.

Our policy applies to all employees, contractors and partners engaged in Pimlico garden clearance and related services. We require that everyone who works with the Garden Clearance Pimlico team upholds ethical labour standards and complies with applicable anti-slavery legislation. Prevention, detection and response to exploitation are core to our approach, and these principles inform recruitment, procurement and operational practices.

We have embedded anti-slavery obligations into supplier selection and contract terms, and we operate a staged due diligence process before onboarding suppliers. This includes background checks, verification of labour supply chains and contractual warranties that suppliers will not engage in exploitative practices. If early indicators suggest risk, we escalate to an enhanced assessment that may include remote interviews, documentary evidence checks and on-site validation where feasible.

To ensure effective mitigation, Garden Clearance Pimlico runs a formal supplier audit programme. Audits are scheduled according to risk rating and may be unannounced for high-risk providers. Our audits review recruitment channels, pay practices, accommodation provided to workers and the use of labour brokers. Significant non-compliance triggers corrective action plans, close monitoring and, where improvement cannot be secured, suspension or termination of the supplier relationship.

Audit activities are supplemented by routine compliance checks and management reviews. We monitor payroll records, timesheets and evidence of lawful working arrangements. We also assess whether sub-contracting arrangements introduce additional vulnerability to exploitation. Where we identify indirect risks through sub-suppliers, we require transparency and remediation from our contracted partners and, when necessary, we take direct action to protect affected workers.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide multiple confidential reporting channels to encourage safe disclosure of concerns. Staff and third parties can report suspicions internally through line managers or HR, and through independent, confidential mechanisms monitored by senior compliance personnel. Reports are triaged, investigated promptly and escalated to authorities when criminal activity is suspected. We take a victim-centred approach and protect whistleblowers from retaliation.

Training, Awareness and Responsibility

Garden Clearance Pimlico delivers regular, role-specific training so that employees and contractors can recognise signs of modern slavery and understand the practical steps to take. Training modules include examples relevant to the garden clearance sector, such as suspicious recruitment tactics, withheld pay, or signs of coercion at worksites in Pimlico. Supervisors receive enhanced guidance on how to manage disclosures and support vulnerable workers.

We reinforce training with clear policies, visible leadership commitment and contractual clauses requiring supplier compliance. Our senior management holds responsibility for oversight and the continuous improvement of anti-slavery measures. We also encourage a culture where concerns are raised early and where remediation focuses on worker safety, legal obligations and long-term prevention.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement We conduct an annual review of our modern slavery programme, analysing audit outcomes, incident reports, training completion and supplier performance. Results inform a measurable action plan that sets objectives for the coming year, such as increasing audit coverage, improving supplier training uptake or refining onboarding checks for new contractors. Progress is tracked internally and used to update our risk assessments and control measures, ensuring that our garden clearance services in Pimlico remain free from exploitation.