Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Eltham

Garden Maintenance Eltham is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach and the steps we take to ensure that garden maintenance in Eltham is delivered ethically, safely and transparently. We recognise our responsibilities and have clear policies to minimise risk.

Our zero-tolerance policy is unequivocal: any form of forced labour, deceptive recruitment, exploitation or trafficking will not be tolerated within our workforce or among our suppliers. All employees and contractors engaged by Eltham garden maintenance teams are expected to adhere to our code of conduct, which reinforces worker rights, decent pay and safe working conditions.

We apply the principles of fair and lawful employment across our service spectrum, from routine lawn care to specialist landscaping provided by Eltham garden services. Key measures include pre-employment identity checks, verification of rights to work, and mandatory training so staff and subcontractors can recognise and report risks.

To ensure compliance beyond our direct staff, we operate a robust supplier due diligence programme. This includes supplier audits, contractual obligations and ongoing monitoring. Our supplier audits are risk-based and include document review, site visits where appropriate, and worker interviews to assess conditions and practices among vendors who supply materials and labour to garden-maintenance Eltham projects.

We maintain detailed procurement standards that require third parties to confirm adherence to anti-slavery principles. Our contract clauses explicitly prohibit modern slavery and allow Garden Maintenance Eltham to suspend or terminate relationships where breaches are identified. Suppliers must also provide evidence of internal policies and remediation plans where necessary.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We provide multiple reporting channels for concerns relating to modern slavery. These include confidential internal reporting lines, anonymous reporting mechanisms and escalation processes to senior management. All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly by trained personnel. We ensure that Eltham garden maintenance staff and suppliers can raise concerns without fear of retaliation.

Training, risk assessment and worker engagement

We deliver targeted training for managers and operatives on identifying signs of exploitation and how to respond. Regular risk assessments focus on high-risk activities such as temporary labour, subcontracted teams and procurement of materials from complex supply chains. Engagement with workers and representatives ensures voices at all levels contribute to safer workplaces.

Our governance structure assigns clear responsibilities for implementation and oversight. Senior leadership reviews progress against action plans and performance indicators. Supplier audits, corrective action tracking and periodic internal reviews form part of our continuous improvement cycle for ethical labour practices.

We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our practices. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of policies, audit findings, training outcomes and any incidents or near-misses. Improvements identified during reviews will be integrated into our systems to strengthen protections for workers across all Eltham garden maintenance activities.