Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Aldgate

Garden Maintenance Aldgate confirms its unequivocal commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our services. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, bonded work, and human trafficking in every aspect of our Aldgate garden maintenance operations. This statement explains our approach to risk management, supplier engagement and the steps we take to protect workers in the local and extended supply chain.

Scope and Commitment

Our policy covers all staff, contractors and contractors' workers engaged in garden maintenance in Aldgate, including seasonal and agency labour used for groundskeeping and landscape services. Garden services Aldgate are delivered under employment terms that comply with legal protections, and we require the same standards from our suppliers. We seek to ensure fair pay, humane working hours and lawful recruitment practices as part of our procurement and operational standards.

To manage risk we identify high-risk roles and geographies, and we perform due diligence on suppliers and subcontractors. Our supply chain commitments are set out in contracts and include clear anti-slavery clauses. We maintain a practical programme including:

• Regular supplier audits and on-site inspections focused on labour conditions;
• Contractual requirements for worker documentation, wage transparency and safe working environments;
• Right-to-work checks and verification of recruitment practices.

Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

We conduct systematic risk assessments for all procurement categories, with particular attention to horticultural supplies, seasonal labour and sub-contracted maintenance teams. Aldgate garden maintenance risks are monitored by cross-functional teams who review indicators such as recruitment fees, opaque payrolls, and restrictive worker movements. Findings are used to refine our processes and to inform targeted audits.

Supplier audits form a central pillar of our prevention work. We operate a tiered audit schedule: high-risk suppliers receive annual on-site assessments; moderate-risk partners are assessed biannually; and lower-risk vendors undergo desktop checks. Audits examine employment records, payroll data and living conditions where provided. Corrective action plans are required where non-compliances are found and persistent failures can result in contract termination.

We also deliver training for procurement staff and site managers to spot signs of exploitation. Training includes recognition of indicators of modern slavery, appropriate escalation, and worker-centred remediation. Our approach emphasises continuous improvement and collaboration with peers in the sector to raise standards across Aldgate and surrounding areas.

To support workers and whistleblowers we maintain a range of safe reporting channels and protections. Workers engaged in Aldgate garden maintenance can raise concerns without fear of retaliation, and we investigate all credible reports promptly and thoroughly. Investigations follow a structured process that respects confidentiality and privacy, and any substantiated case triggers immediate remediation for affected individuals.

Reporting channels include internal confidential reporting lines, escalation to senior management and anonymous reporting mechanisms overseen by an independent panel. We commit to transparent investigation outcomes while protecting the identities of those who report. We will not tolerate reprisals against anyone who raises concerns in good faith.

Annual review and continuous improvement: this Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once a year by senior leadership and the board to ensure effectiveness. We publish outcomes of our review process internally and use lessons learnt to strengthen supplier audits, contract terms and worker support measures. Garden Maintenance Aldgate reaffirms its strong stance against modern slavery and will continue to evolve policies that protect workers and uphold ethical standards across all Aldgate garden maintenance and related services.