Modern Slavery Statement for Gardening Services Soho

Gardening Services Soho is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chain. This statement sets out our approach to uphold human rights across all aspects of our work providing gardening services in Soho and nearby communities. We adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, child labour, servitude or exploitation, and we ensure that our teams, partners and suppliers understand and comply with these standards.

Scope, Principles and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Our policy applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by Garden Services Soho and related business units. We have a zero-tolerance policy which is actively communicated, enforced and integrated into procurement and employment procedures. All staff are required to act in accordance with this policy, and any breach will result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts and, where appropriate, referral to the relevant authorities.

We recognise the specific risks that may affect horticulture, landscaping and local Soho gardening services, including complex subcontracting, seasonal labour and cross-border recruitment. To mitigate these risks we carry out systematic supplier assessments and maintain clear expectations in our supply chain agreements. Supplier audits and proactive due diligence are core elements of our prevention strategy.

We conduct risk-based screening of suppliers, reviewing labour practices, recruitment processes and contract terms before engagement. Our procurement teams use standard clauses to prohibit exploitative practices, require transparent payroll records and ensure workers retain identity documents. Where risks are identified, we escalate to corrective action plans and re-inspection. Breaches identified through supplier audits may lead to termination of supply agreements.

Training and awareness-raising are mandatory for managers and team leaders across all Garden Services Soho operations. We provide targeted training on recognising signs of modern slavery, safe recruitment, and appropriate responses. Staff are encouraged to report concerns through the designated reporting channels described below; we treat all reports with confidentiality and without retaliation.

Our supplier due diligence includes regular audits, site visits and document reviews. Key elements include:

• Supplier audits and on-site inspections to verify working conditions.
• Contract clauses that prohibit forced labour and require compliance with labour laws.
• Worker interviews and anonymous surveys to validate conditions.
• Ongoing monitoring, corrective action plans and re-audits where issues arise.

We maintain multiple reporting channels to ensure incidents can be raised safely. Reports can be made internally through managerial lines and anonymously via our whistleblowing mechanism. All concerns are investigated promptly by trained compliance officers. We emphasise protection for whistleblowers and ensure that no individual faces retaliation for raising legitimate concerns about modern slavery within our Soho garden services operations.

Governance, Responsibilities and Annual Review

Governance of this statement is overseen by senior management and the compliance team. Responsibilities include implementing supplier audits, training, and remediation where needed. We will review this Modern Slavery Statement annually to assess the effectiveness of our measures and to update policies that govern our delivery of Soho garden services and related activities. The annual review will consider audit results, reports received via reporting channels, and developments in relevant law and guidance.

As a provider of professional Soho gardening services and related landscaping solutions, we are committed to continuous improvement. We will publish updates to this statement and maintain records of audits, investigations and corrective actions. By maintaining rigorous supplier audits, clear reporting channels, a firm zero-tolerance policy and a scheduled annual review, Gardening Services Soho aims to ensure our operations remain free from modern slavery and aligned with the highest standards of ethical conduct.