Modern Slavery Statement — Hedge Trimming Thamesmead Commitment

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the approach taken by Hedge Trimming Thamesmead and associated Thamesmead hedge trimming teams to prevent slavery, human trafficking and forced labour in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility as a local provider of hedge trimming in Thamesmead and Thamesmead hedge trimming services to maintain high ethical standards and to take robust steps to eliminate modern slavery risks.

Our company adopts a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery. We state clearly that exploitation of people is unacceptable in any form across our hedge maintenance Thamesmead activities, whether on client sites, in subcontracting relationships or within our own teams. The zero-tolerance policy is embedded in employment contracts and supplier agreements and is supported by mandatory training for staff and supervisors who oversee Thamesmead hedge care projects.

We operate a structured programme of due diligence and supplier audits to identify and address risks. Our supplier audit practice for Hedge Trimming Thamesmead includes:

• Risk-based screening of potential contractors and labour suppliers before engagement.
• On-site audits and documentation checks to confirm right-to-work, fair pay and safe working conditions.
• Contractual clauses that require compliance with anti-slavery standards and allow termination for breaches.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

In delivering local hedge trimming in Thamesmead services we maintain a rigorous supplier management process. This includes periodic reviews, unannounced site visits where appropriate and cross-checks of payroll and time records. Our approach to supplier audits is pragmatic: we prioritise suppliers based on size, geographic risk and the nature of labour involvement in hedge work. For higher-risk suppliers we implement enhanced checks and require corrective action plans where issues are identified.

We require all subcontractors and supply partners to acknowledge our strong expectations and to sign agreements reflecting our modern slavery commitments. To support workers and subcontractors we provide training materials, encourage transparent employment practices and insist on clear chains of responsibility. Our Thamesmead hedge trimming procurement process includes supplier questionnaires, references and verification of employment records.

Reporting channels are central to our prevention and response framework. Employees, subcontractors, suppliers and members of the public who have concerns about potential modern slavery in any aspect of our hedge maintenance Thamesmead projects can raise issues through secure, confidential channels. We maintain multiple reporting mechanisms, including anonymous reporting options, and all reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly. Retaliation against anyone raising a concern in good faith is strictly prohibited under our policy.

Investigations, Remediation and Annual Review

All allegations are logged and investigated by trained personnel. When an investigation identifies instances of exploitation or non-compliance, we take immediate steps to protect affected individuals, remediate harm where possible, and apply contractual sanctions up to and including termination of supply relationships. Our response combines practical support for victims, corrective actions for suppliers and, where necessary, cooperation with law enforcement.

We are committed to continuous improvement. An annual review of our modern slavery risk assessment, policies and procedures is carried out to ensure our controls remain effective across the Thamesmead hedge trimming sector. This review evaluates audit outcomes, new or emerging risks, training uptake, and the effectiveness of reporting channels. Findings from the annual review lead to policy updates, strengthened supplier requirements and targeted training initiatives.

Hedge Trimming Thamesmead reiterates its firm commitment to combating modern slavery across all activities. We will continue to enforce our zero-tolerance stance, expand our supplier audit programme, maintain accessible reporting channels, and publish the results of our annual review to demonstrate accountability and progress in protecting workers engaged in hedge care and hedge maintenance Thamesmead services.