Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Camden
Gardening Services Camden confirms its commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations and in the activities of our supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach, expectations and the steps we take to reduce the risk of exploitation in garden maintenance, landscaping and related Camden gardening services.
We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour and any form of modern slavery across our Camden garden maintenance teams and our contractors. All staff and subcontractors are required to adhere to our labour standards, which include fair pay, lawful working hours and freedom of movement. We emphasise transparency in recruitment and employment practices and expect the same of every partner who supplies products or labour to our business.
As part of our Camden gardeners’ compliance framework, we maintain clear contractual clauses prohibiting modern slavery, carry out pre-engagement checks and require suppliers to demonstrate compliance through documentation. Our procurement processes for garden services in Camden include risk-based screening and verification of right-to-work checks, identity checks and evidence of lawful employment for all personnel engaged on site.
Supply Chain Due Diligence and Supplier Audits
We undertake supplier due diligence and targeted supplier audits to assess and manage risks. Key elements of our supplier assurance include:
- Risk assessments for contractors and suppliers providing landscape materials, plant hire and labour
- On-site audits and documentation reviews to verify working conditions and worker records
- Corrective action plans for any non-compliance identified during supplier review
Supplier audits are conducted periodically and on a risk basis. We prioritise audits where there is higher risk of exploitation — for example, seasonal labour, subcontracted landscaping crews and suppliers located in high-risk jurisdictions. Audit outcomes inform our vendor rating, continuation decisions and the development of remediation plans where required.
To strengthen oversight, Gardening Services Camden uses contractual obligations and monitoring to ensure that all suppliers and subcontractors understand and commit to our anti-slavery standards. We also require evidence of supply chain transparency, including details of sub-contracting arrangements and recruitment agencies used by our partners.
Reporting Channels, Training and Annual Review
We provide accessible reporting channels for staff, contractors and members of the public to raise concerns about modern slavery. These reporting channels are designed to be confidential and, where requested, anonymous. Reports are treated seriously and investigated by our governance team; we maintain procedures for:
- Receiving and logging reports of suspected modern slavery
- Protecting whistleblowers and ensuring no retaliation
- Escalating serious incidents to the appropriate authorities where required
Our training programme for Camden garden crews, supervisors and procurement staff includes awareness of the signs of exploitation, correct recruitment practice and how to use reporting channels. Staff receive regular updates and targeted training relevant to their role so they can identify risk indicators in day-to-day work in garden maintenance and landscape operations.
Gardening Services Camden commits to an annual review of this statement and associated policies. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of due diligence, supplier audits, training and reporting mechanisms, and it sets out improvements for the coming year. Outcomes of the review are reported to senior management and used to update risk assessments, audit frequency and supplier onboarding procedures.
We will continue to work collaboratively with our suppliers, partners and the wider Camden community to eliminate modern slavery from our operations and the supply chain. This statement is endorsed by senior leadership and reflects our ongoing dedication to ethical employment practices across all Camden gardening services and garden maintenance activities.
