Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Manor Park
Gardening Services Manor Park is committed to operating ethically and responsibly. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our firm position on forced labour, human trafficking and other forms of modern slavery affecting our workforce and supply chain. We declare a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery across all our Manor Park gardening services, subcontracts and supplier relationships. Our commitment extends to every site, contractor and partner engaged in providing gardening services in Manor Park and surrounding areas.
We expect all employees, contractors and partners to meet the standards we set out. Our statement covers permanent and temporary staff, subcontractors and third-party suppliers who support our operations. Gardening Services — Manor Park will not tolerate exploitation, and will act promptly and proportionately where concerns arise. We will apply consistent standards, and our leadership will ensure policies are embedded into everyday operations.
Our zero-tolerance policy is implemented through clear contractual commitments, worker awareness, and active oversight. Staff induction and training include information about recognising signs of exploitation, reporting obligations and the protections available to those who report concerns. In all Manor Park gardening services activities we require transparent working conditions, lawful wages and freedom of movement for workers. Any credible evidence of forced labour, debt bondage, withheld wages or restricted movement will trigger immediate investigation and corrective measures.
Supply Chain Due Diligence and Supplier Audits
We recognise that risks can exist anywhere in the supply chain. To manage these risks our procurement processes for Manor Park gardening services include supplier selection criteria, mandatory codes of conduct and contractual clauses prohibiting modern slavery. Our procurement team carries out risk assessments and maintains a register of suppliers which is reviewed regularly. High-risk suppliers are subject to enhanced scrutiny and regular audits.
We conduct supplier audits on a risk-based schedule. Audits combine documentation reviews, on-site inspections and confidential worker interviews when appropriate. Audit focus areas include pay practices, working hours, recruitment fees, identity documentation and freedom to leave employment. Our audit activities include:
- Verification of employment contracts and wage records
- Inspection of working and living conditions where provided by suppliers
- Interviews with staff and subcontractors to confirm voluntary employment
Where audits identify issues, we require suppliers to implement corrective action plans with timebound milestones. Persistent non-compliance leads to contract termination. We support remediation measures for affected workers, prioritising their safety, recovery and access to due compensation. These processes form part of our broader responsible procurement and contractor management programme.
Reporting Channels, Enforcement and Annual Review
We provide multiple reporting channels so concerns about exploitation can be raised safely and confidentially. Reports can be made through internal HR and management routes, via an anonymous reporting mechanism and through designated senior leaders responsible for safeguarding. All reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly and handled with discretion. Any employee or contractor who raises a concern in good faith will be protected from retaliation.
To enforce standards we apply proportionate sanctions, from remedial action to termination of relationships where necessary. Our enforcement approach includes collaborative remediation with suppliers where possible, and decisive contract exit where behaviours cannot be rectified. We train our procurement and operational teams to recognise potential indicators and to take appropriate action when issues emerge. Manor Park gardening services integrates these safeguards into tendering, contracting and operational oversight.
We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our policies, processes and performance. The review assesses the effectiveness of supplier audits, reporting channels, training programmes and remediation outcomes. Findings will inform continuous improvement, updated risk assessments and further preventative measures across gardening services Manor Park-wide operations. This statement will be reviewed at least once every 12 months, or sooner if material changes in our business or the external environment occur. In reaffirming our stance, Gardening Services Manor Park pledges ongoing vigilance, transparency and a sustained commitment to eliminating modern slavery from our operations and supply chains.
