Modern Slavery Statement for Landscaping Harrow

Landscaping team reviewing ethical labour standards and compliance documents Landscaping Harrow is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out our approach to preventing forced labour, human trafficking, child labour, and all forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that the landscaping sector can involve seasonal labour, subcontracting, and multiple suppliers, which may increase risk. For that reason, our zero-tolerance policy applies across every part of our business.

Our Commitment

We do not tolerate any practice that could amount to modern slavery. All employees, contractors, and suppliers working with Landscaping Harrow are expected to act lawfully and ethically. Our standards require that workers are employed voluntarily, receive fair treatment, and have the freedom to leave employment in line with legal requirements. We also expect wages, working hours, and recruitment practices to comply with applicable employment laws and best practice.

Supplier audit process checking records and workplace practices

Risk Management and Supplier Audits

We assess modern slavery risk as part of our due diligence when engaging new suppliers and subcontractors. This includes reviewing labour practices, recruitment methods, and the use of any third-party labour providers. Where risks are identified, we require corrective action and may suspend or end the relationship if concerns are not addressed. Our supplier audits are designed to verify compliance and may include document checks, interviews, and site visits. Landscaping Harrow uses these audits to encourage transparency and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Expected Standards

Suppliers must confirm that they do not use forced, bonded, trafficked, or child labour. They must also ensure workers have valid right-to-work documentation and are not charged unlawful recruitment fees. If a supplier operates in a higher-risk area or relies on subcontracting, we apply enhanced scrutiny. We expect all parties to cooperate fully with any compliance review and to keep accurate records relating to employment and labour sourcing.

Confidential reporting of labour concerns through internal channels

Reporting Channels and Safeguards

We encourage everyone connected with our business to speak up if they suspect exploitation, abusive treatment, or any breach of this statement. Reports may be raised through internal management routes, human resources, or formal compliance procedures. Concerns can be made confidentially, and no one will suffer retaliation for raising an issue in good faith. This applies to employees, agency workers, contractors, and supplier personnel. Where a report is received, we will investigate promptly, protect the person raising the concern where possible, and take appropriate action.

We also expect managers to remain alert to warning signs such as restricted movement, withheld identity documents, unexplained debt, or unusual control by another person. Any suspected case is escalated immediately so that the appropriate safeguarding and legal responses can be considered.

Training, Monitoring, and Annual Review

Staff training session on spotting indicators of modern slavery We provide relevant staff with awareness training so they can recognise potential indicators of modern slavery and understand how to respond. Training is focused on procurement, site supervision, and supplier management, where risks may be greatest. Compliance is monitored throughout the year through audits, record checks, and management review. Any non-compliance is documented, investigated, and followed by corrective action plans. Landscaping Harrow is committed to learning from incidents and strengthening controls whenever needed.

Annual review of anti-slavery policies and supply chain controls

Annual Review

This statement will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with legal obligations and operational realities. The review considers supplier performance, audit outcomes, reported concerns, training completion, and any emerging risks in the landscaping sector. If improvements are needed, we will update our procedures and reinforce accountability at every level. Our aim is to ensure that Landscaping Harrow continues to operate responsibly, ethically, and with a clear commitment to eliminating modern slavery from our business and supply chains.