Gardening Norwood Modern Slavery Statement
Gardening Norwood confirms its commitment to combating modern slavery and all forms of forced labour and human trafficking. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our approach to preventing slavery and exploitation across our operations and supply chains. We adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards any practice that violates human rights.
Our organisation recognises that a robust modern slavery policy must be built on clear principles: respect for human dignity, transparency in procurement, and ongoing due diligence. Gardening Norwood’s statement on modern slavery sets out how we identify and mitigate risks, how we audit suppliers, and how we enable safe reporting channels for concerns.
In developing our slavery and human trafficking statement, we have considered the risk factors relevant to landscaping, horticulture and grounds maintenance services. We require contractual commitments from suppliers and use a risk-based approach to focus resources where exposure to modern slavery is highest.
Zero-Tolerance Policy and Ethical Standards
Gardening Norwood enforces a zero-tolerance policy for modern slavery. Any evidence of forced labour, debt bondage, exploitative recruitment fees, or unfair retention of identity documents will result in immediate action, including termination of contracts and legal referral. Our employment standards, training, and contractor agreements reinforce this firm stance.
We publish a modern slavery statement annually and maintain internal guidance to help staff recognise signs of exploitation. Training for managers and procurement teams is mandatory; it covers indicators of forced labour, safe handling of disclosures, and how to escalate concerns through designated channels.
Our expectations for suppliers are explicit: respect for workers’ rights, adherence to working hours and wage laws, and prohibition of child labour. Suppliers must sign our code of conduct and cooperate with checks that validate compliance.
Supplier Audits, Due Diligence and Reporting
We operate a structured supplier audit programme that combines desktop checks, self-assessment questionnaires and on-site audits where appropriate. Audits evaluate recruitment practices, wages and benefits, freedom of movement, and living conditions. Where risks are identified, we require corrective action plans and follow-up verification.
Key elements of our supplier audit and due diligence process include:
- Risk-based supplier mapping and prioritisation
- Mandatory supplier self-assessment and documentation reviews
- Targeted on-site inspections and worker interviews
- Remediation plans with monitored timeframes
To support victims and whistleblowers, Gardening Norwood provides confidential reporting channels. Employees, contractors and third parties can raise concerns via anonymous reporting mechanisms or through designated internal safeguards. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and handled with sensitivity to protect those affected.
Governance and Annual Review
Our Board and senior leadership are accountable for implementing this modern slavery policy and ensuring resources are in place for effective oversight. We review our anti-slavery measures and supplier performance at least once a year. The annual review assesses the effectiveness of prevention, detection, and remediation activities and informs continuous improvement.
Gardening Norwood will continue to refine its approach to slavery prevention, integrating stakeholder feedback, evolving best practice and legislative changes. This Modern Slavery Statement for Gardening Norwood is published to affirm our ongoing commitment and to set out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery within our business and supply chain.