Modern Slavery Statement for Landscapers Hackney
Landscapers Hackney is committed to operating with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights in every aspect of our work. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps taken by our team to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that landscaping services can involve multiple labour providers, material suppliers, and subcontractors, which makes vigilance essential. Our approach is based on prevention, detection, and continuous improvement, supported by a clear zero-tolerance policy.
As a responsible Hackney landscaping business, we understand that modern slavery can affect any sector and may be hidden behind seemingly legitimate arrangements. For this reason, we require all staff, contractors, and suppliers to uphold the highest ethical standards. No worker should be coerced, deceived, exploited, or denied their rights. We expect everyone connected with Landscapers Hackney to act in a way that protects dignity, transparency, and lawful employment practices.
Our zero-tolerance policy applies to direct employment, agency labour, subcontracted services, and the purchase of goods and materials. If any evidence or credible suspicion of exploitation is identified, it will be treated as a serious breach of trust and may result in immediate review, suspension, or termination of the relationship. We also expect managers to remain alert to warning signs such as withheld documents, unsafe accommodation, excessive recruitment fees, or restricted freedom of movement.
To strengthen due diligence, Landscapers Hackney carries out supplier audits and periodic checks across key risk areas. These audits may include review of employment records, payment practices, right-to-work documentation, subcontracting arrangements, and labour sourcing methods. Where risks are identified, suppliers are asked to provide corrective action plans and timeframes. We prioritise working with businesses that can demonstrate ethical recruitment, lawful contracts, and respect for worker welfare.
In addition to formal audits, we assess suppliers at onboarding and during contract renewal. This process helps us identify higher-risk services, especially where labour is sourced through intermediaries or where work is seasonal. We aim to build long-term partnerships with responsible providers who share our values. If a supplier cannot meet our standards, Landscapers Hackney will not proceed, or we will take steps to end the arrangement in an orderly and lawful manner.
Reporting concerns is central to our anti-slavery commitment. Employees, subcontractors, and suppliers are encouraged to report any suspicion, concern, or breach through internal reporting channels set out in our workplace policies. Reports may be made to line managers, senior management, or designated safeguarding leads, and they can be raised confidentially. We ensure that concerns are taken seriously, investigated promptly, and handled with appropriate discretion to protect those who speak up.
We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. Protecting whistleblowers is essential to creating a culture where exploitation can be identified early. Training and awareness sessions support this culture by helping staff understand how modern slavery risks may appear in landscaping operations, from site labour to material sourcing. By reinforcing knowledge and accountability, Landscapers Hackney aims to reduce the chance that abuse could go unnoticed.
This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with current legal expectations and operational risks. The annual review includes consideration of supplier audit outcomes, incident reports, staff awareness, and any changes in our supply chain. Where necessary, we strengthen our controls, update procedures, and refine our training approach. Through this process, Hackney landscaping services can continue to improve ethical standards year after year.
By maintaining a clear zero-tolerance policy, strengthening supplier audits, providing accessible reporting channels, and committing to an annual review, Landscapers Hackney demonstrates its resolve to help prevent modern slavery in all forms. We believe responsible landscaping should support safe work, fair treatment, and lawful practice across every level of our business and supply chain.
