Modern Slavery Statement for Landscaping Docklands

Landscaping Docklands is committed to conducting business ethically, responsibly, and with full respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, and child labour within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that landscaping services, like many labour-intensive industries, can face heightened risks where subcontracting, seasonal work, and material sourcing are involved. For that reason, our approach is built on prevention, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery. This applies to our employees, contractors, agency workers, and suppliers. No individual should be forced, coerced, deceived, or exploited in connection with any part of our landscaping operations. We expect all those working with us to comply with applicable labour laws, uphold fair working conditions, and treat every worker with dignity and respect. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in contract termination, disciplinary action, or referral to the appropriate authorities.

To support this policy, Landscaping Docklands promotes clear employment terms, lawful pay practices, age verification where relevant, and the right of workers to refuse unsafe or unlawful work. We also reinforce the principle that no commercial objective justifies exploitation. Our leadership team is responsible for setting the tone at the top and ensuring that anti-slavery principles are embedded into daily decision-making.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We recognise that our greatest exposure to modern slavery may exist beyond our direct workforce, particularly through suppliers of plants, materials, equipment, and outsourced labour. Accordingly, we conduct proportionate due diligence when selecting and retaining suppliers. This includes reviewing business credentials, labour standards, subcontracting arrangements, and evidence of compliance with employment and safety laws. Where risk indicators are present, we request further documentation and may decline to proceed with the relationship.

Supplier Audits and Monitoring

Landscaping Docklands carries out supplier audits on a risk-based basis. Higher-risk suppliers may be audited more frequently, while lower-risk partners are monitored through routine checks and periodic reviews. Audits may include document verification, worker interviews where appropriate, and assessment of payroll, hours, age controls, and subcontracting practices. We also expect suppliers to maintain their own anti-slavery controls and to flow those expectations down their supply chains. Where issues are identified, we require corrective action plans and monitor progress closely.

In addition to formal audits, we maintain open communication with suppliers to encourage transparency and early disclosure of concerns. We believe that meaningful improvement often starts with honest reporting, structured remediation, and shared accountability. Suppliers who are unwilling to cooperate with investigations or remedial actions may be removed from our approved supplier base.

Reporting Channels and Concern Escalation

Landscaping Docklands is committed to making concerns easy to raise and safe to report. Workers, contractors, and supply chain partners are encouraged to report any suspicion of exploitation, coercion, or unsafe labour practices through internal reporting channels. Reports may be made confidentially, and we prohibit retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. Every allegation is reviewed promptly and handled with sensitivity, fairness, and discretion.

We ensure that concerns are escalated to the appropriate management level for investigation. Where necessary, we work with relevant stakeholders to protect affected individuals, suspend risky arrangements, and implement corrective measures. If a potential case of modern slavery is identified, we act immediately to secure the safety and welfare of those involved and to support lawful investigation processes.

Training is provided to managers and relevant staff so they can recognise warning signs, respond appropriately, and understand the importance of accurate record-keeping. Through this approach, Landscaping Docklands aims to create a culture in which concerns are taken seriously and exploitation has no place.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with current legal and operational risks. The review considers audit outcomes, supplier performance, reported concerns, training completion, and any changes in our business model or supply chain. Where gaps are identified, we update our procedures, strengthen controls, and improve staff awareness. Annual review allows us to measure progress and reinforce accountability across the organisation.

Our Ongoing Commitment

Landscaping Docklands understands that preventing modern slavery requires vigilance, partnership, and consistent action. We will continue to refine our safeguards, maintain high ethical standards, and promote fair treatment throughout our landscaping activities. By combining zero tolerance, supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and annual review, we seek to uphold human rights and contribute to a more responsible industry. This statement reflects our continuing commitment to ethical practice across Landscaping Docklands and its supply chain.