Gardeners Haringey Modern Slavery Statement

Gardeners Haringey publishes this modern slavery statement to affirm our commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation across our operations and supply chains. This anti-slavery declaration sets out how our policies, due diligence and controls work together. We adopt a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery in our workforce, contractors and suppliers and expect the same standards from partners.

We recognise that an effective modern slavery and human trafficking policy must be practical and enforced. Our staff training emphasises how to spot signs of exploitation and how to respond. The team receives orientation on our anti-slavery approach and ongoing refresher training. We document incidents and corrective actions, and we maintain records that support transparency and continuous improvement.

Our approach to a comprehensive Modern Slavery Statement includes risk assessment, supplier engagement and clear reporting channels. We identify higher-risk activities, such as seasonal labour, subcontracted maintenance and outsourced landscaping work, and apply proportionate controls. These measures ensure we meet our obligations under UK law and our own ethical standards related to slavery and human trafficking.

Supplier Standards, Audits and Due Diligence

We require all vendors and subcontractors to adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct which explicitly prohibits forced labour and abusive practices. During onboarding and contract renewals, suppliers must confirm compliance with anti-slavery principles and supply chain transparency. We perform supplier risk segmentation and prioritise audits where potential vulnerabilities exist.

Where necessary we carry out on-site inspections and third-party audits to verify labour conditions, documentation and recruitment practices. Audit findings are followed by remediation plans; repeated breaches result in contract termination. This supplier audit programme is a core part of our procurement oversight and helps maintain responsible sourcing across the gardening and grounds maintenance sector.

We maintain a register of corrective actions and track supplier performance. Our procurement team uses a combination of questionnaires, documentary checks and random visits to confirm compliance. We encourage suppliers to adopt their own anti-slavery statements and to cascade standards through their subcontractors and temporary agencies.

Reporting Channels, Whistleblowing and Response

Gardeners Haringey provides secure and confidential reporting channels for staff, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. Reports can be made through internal whistleblowing routes and via designated compliance contacts. We treat all allegations seriously, investigate promptly and protect those who raise concerns in good faith.

Allegations of forced labour or human trafficking trigger immediate risk assessment and, where appropriate, suspension of contracts while investigations proceed. We may work with law enforcement, labour authorities and non-governmental organisations to ensure victim support and lawful resolution. Our incident response emphasises victim safety, remedial action and prevention of recurrence.

As part of our anti-modern slavery strategy we maintain clear documentation of investigations, corrective measures and the rationale for decisions. This ensures lessons learned are applied across the business and that our operational response strengthens over time.

Annual review and continuous improvement are central to our commitment. We conduct a formal review of this modern slavery policy and our supply chain controls at least once a year, incorporating audit outcomes, training records and incident reports. The Board receives a summary of findings and approves action plans designed to close gaps and raise standards.

We publish updates to our statement and adjust our risk-based approach in response to industry trends, changes in regulation and emerging evidence. Our annual review process includes stakeholder consultation, supplier engagement and benchmarking against sector best practice to preserve integrity and accountability.

Gardeners Haringey remains resolute: we operate with zero tolerance for slavery in any form. Through supplier audits, robust reporting channels, staff training and an annual review cycle, we seek to protect workers, prevent exploitation and promote ethical practices across every green space we manage.