Modern Slavery Statement for Hedge Trimming St Johns Wood

Hedge Trimming St Johns Wood is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in every part of our operations. We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour, child labour and any form of exploitation. This statement sets out the steps we take across our local hedge trimming services and the wider St John's Wood hedge trimming supply chain to identify and mitigate risk.

Our Commitment and Scope

We provide professional hedge trimming in St Johns Wood and related grounds maintenance. Our commitment covers employees, contractors, suppliers and subcontractors. We make clear expectations through contracts and in inductions that all workers must be treated fairly, paid lawfully and work voluntarily. We will not tolerate breaches of these standards under any circumstances.

Policies and Supplier Standards

Our supply chain policy requires suppliers to comply with labour laws and to adhere to our ethical standards. We require written confirmation that:

• workers are free to leave employment after reasonable notice;
• wages meet applicable legal and industry minimums;
• safety standards are enforced and training provided;

Suppliers who fail to meet these criteria face contractual remedies, remedial action and potential termination.

Zero-Tolerance Policy in Practice

We maintain a clear, enforced zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery within our hedge maintenance and St Johns Wood hedge trimming network. Staff and contractors are trained to identify signs of exploitation and to escalate concerns through formal channels. Managers are evaluated on compliance performance as part of routine oversight and operational reviews.

Supplier Audits and Risk Assessment

We carry out regular audits of suppliers and subcontractors, combining desktop checks, documentation reviews and on-site inspections. High-risk suppliers are subject to enhanced due diligence, including verification of payroll records, subcontractor lists and worker interviews where appropriate. Audit findings produce corrective action plans with timebound targets and follow-up checks until full compliance is achieved.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide accessible reporting channels for employees, subcontractors and third parties to raise concerns confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Reports can be raised through internal reporting lines and via designated third-party channels. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and result in corrective action where needed; anonymity and protection from victimisation are guaranteed wherever possible.

Training, Communication and Continuous Improvement

We maintain ongoing training for staff and managers involved in St Johns Wood hedge services, ensuring knowledge of indicators of modern slavery and the correct response. Communication of our standards is continuous: contractual clauses, supplier briefings and routine operations meetings reinforce expectations, while performance metrics track compliance across our service delivery.

Annual Review and Continuous Monitoring

Our Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to reflect evolving risks, legislative changes and lessons learned from audits and investigations. The annual review includes analysis of supply chain audits, internal incident reports and feedback from external stakeholders. We publish outcomes of the review internally and adapt policies and procedures to address identified vulnerabilities.

Accountability and Next Steps

Hedge Trimming St Johns Wood accepts responsibility for the effectiveness of these measures and will report progress each year. We will continue to strengthen supplier due diligence, improve reporting accessibility and sustain our commitment to a working environment free from exploitation. Strong leadership and persistent vigilance remain central to our efforts to eradicate modern slavery across our operations.