Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Sudbury

Garden Maintenance Sudbury is committed to preventing modern slavery in all aspects of our operations and supply chains. This statement outlines the steps our Sudbury garden maintenance team takes to identify, mitigate and remediate risks of forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation. We adopt a zero-tolerance policy and expect the same high standards from our suppliers and contractors.

Our scope covers direct employees, subcontractors and suppliers providing goods and services to our gardening maintenance Sudbury operations. We require transparency from recruitment through to on-site work and insist on lawful employment, fair pay and safe working conditions. The policy applies to all who work with our Sudbury garden maintenance services, irrespective of contract length or location.

To support this position we maintain a Supplier Code of Conduct, contractual clauses that prohibit modern slavery, and documented due diligence processes. Our procurement teams perform risk assessments before engaging new suppliers and regularly review existing arrangements to ensure compliance with our expectations for garden maintenance in Sudbury and related services.

We operate an active programme of supplier audits and on-site checks to verify labour standards. Audits are conducted by trained staff or external auditors and use risk-based criteria to prioritise suppliers. Supplier audits examine employment contracts, working hours, payroll records and recruitment practices to detect indicators of exploitation.

Our auditing framework for Sudbury garden maintenance suppliers includes:

• Documentary checks of identity and right-to-work.
• Risk-based on-site inspections and interviews with workers.
• Corrective action plans with firm timelines for remediation.

Where audits reveal non-compliance we require immediate corrective steps and follow-up reviews. Repeated breaches or failure to remediate can lead to termination of supply relationships.

We provide accessible and confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected exploitation. Reports are investigated promptly and impartially. Our whistleblowing provisions protect those who report in good faith from retaliation and ensure allegations are assessed and addressed.

Training and awareness are central to prevention. Staff, supervisors and procurement teams receive regular training on recognising the signs of modern slavery and on how to use reporting mechanisms. We promote a culture where questions and concerns about labour standards are treated seriously and investigated thoroughly.

The company maintains clear grievance and remediation procedures so that, when instances are found, affected people receive appropriate support. Remediation may include reinstatement, compensation where applicable, and changes to working practices to eliminate vulnerabilities in the Sudbury garden care supply chain.

Our commitments are reinforced through continuous monitoring, key performance indicators and accountability at senior management level. The leadership team for garden services Sudbury receives regular reports on compliance, audit results and any corrective actions taken. These reports inform improvements to policy and operational practice.

We conduct an annual review of our policies and controls to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to identified risks. The annual review evaluates supplier performance, the effectiveness of audits, the use of reporting channels and the impact of training programmes across the Sudbury garden maintenance operation.

Garden Maintenance Sudbury is resolute in its responsibility to respect human rights. We will continue to strengthen governance, supplier engagement and worker protections to prevent modern slavery in all areas under our influence. This statement is part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and continuous improvement across all Sudbury garden maintenance and landscaping activities.