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Gardening Mill Hill: Modern Slavery Statement

Gardening Mill Hill publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to confirm our clear commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and all forms of exploitation across our gardening services and supply chains. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and expect every colleague, contractor and supplier to adhere to the same high standards. This declaration sets out our approach to risk management, due diligence, and continuous improvement in modern slavery compliance.

Our scope covers operations, subcontractors, suppliers of materials and seasonal labour arrangements. The anti-slavery statement applies to everyone who works for or with Gardening Mill Hill and is part of our ongoing governance. Responsibility for implementation sits with senior management and the compliance team, who lead on policy, training and supplier engagement. We emphasise transparency, accountability and remedial action where concerns are identified.

A smiling young woman with dark skin, wearing a blue cap, matching blue t-shirt, and striped gardening apron, standing in a well-lit greenhouse filled with potted plants and hanging baskets. She holds a small garden tool in one gloved hand, while the other rests on a work surface. The greenhouse features a metal framework and transparent panels allowing natural light to illuminate lush green foliage and colorful flowering plants. The environment shows a neatly organized nursery setting, with visible rows of various garden plants and gardening supplies. The scene captures a professional gardener engaged in outdoor maintenance or plant care, emphasizing sustainable gardening practices typical of the Mill Hill area in London, connected to a local gardening service provider.We operate a clear zero-tolerance approach in practice through policies and enforcement. Examples of our commitment include:

  • Mandatory clauses in supplier contracts requiring compliance with our modern slavery policy.
  • Regular training for staff and contractors so workers can recognise and report abuses.
  • Immediate suspension of any supplier found to be non-compliant pending investigation.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

Gardening Mill Hill has an established supplier audit framework to assess and mitigate the risk of slavery and human trafficking in our procurement of plants, tools, protective equipment and seasonal labour. Our supplier audits combine desk-based review, risk scoring and targeted on-site verification where appropriate. We prioritise suppliers in higher-risk regions and categories for closer scrutiny.

A woman and a man working together in a neatly maintained garden, with the woman tending to a small flower bed while wearing yellow gardening gloves and an orange top, and the man standing behind her observing, both positioned next to a well-trimmed hedge and lush green plants. The garden features a combination of grass, flower beds, and a paved pathway, with natural daylight illuminating the outdoor space. The scene reflects a typical landscaped yard in Mill Hill, with healthy plant growth and an overall tidy appearance, suitable for gardening services promotion in the area.Our audits and due diligence processes include:

  • Pre-engagement screening and contractual commitments.
  • Periodic self-assessment questionnaires supplemented by third-party audits.
  • Corrective action plans and follow-up checks to ensure remediation.

We apply a risk-based supplier segmentation and maintain records of supplier performance. Suppliers are required to demonstrate lawful pay, safe working conditions and freedom of movement for workers. We also work with industry groups and peers to share best practice on modern slavery prevention in horticulture and grounds maintenance.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Gardening Mill Hill provides multiple safe and confidential reporting channels so workers, contractors and third parties can raise concerns about slavery, exploitation or trafficking. We promote internal reporting to managers and a confidential whistleblowing route managed by our compliance lead. All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly.

A woman with long blonde hair, dressed in a sleeveless top and dark trousers, is kneeling in a garden discussing or tending to flowering plants. The garden features a lush green hedge or tree in the background, providing a natural boundary, with a variety of blooming red and white flowers in the foreground. The flowers are set within well-maintained flower beds bordered by soil and grass, with some foliage overlapping the flower beds. The lawn area appears dense and healthy, with vibrant shades of green, and the surrounding environment suggests a well-kept outdoor space suitable for gardening and outdoor maintenance services. The weather appears clear and bright, contributing to the inviting garden atmosphere typical of landscaped yards in the Mill Hill area. This scene naturally reflects garden care activities that Gardening Mill Hill might undertake, including planting, pruning, and maintaining flower beds amid lush greenery.Accepted reporting options include (without publishing contact details here):

  • Anonymised third-party whistleblowing mechanism for employees and external stakeholders.
  • Direct reporting to line management, HR or our designated compliance officer.
  • Escalation protocols for urgent threats to worker safety, including immediate suspension of suspected suppliers.

A close-up view of a small gardening area featuring a freshly dug patch of dark, rich soil with a wooden-handled hand trowel inserted into the ground. To the right, there is a vibrant cluster of pink and white primrose flowers with rounded petals and green leaves, planted in the soil. The background displays a soft-focus, lush green lawn and a light, sunny sky, suggesting a well-maintained outdoor space suitable for gardening services in Mill Hill. The scene captures the early stages of planting or garden preparation, highlighting the natural textures of soil, plant foliage, and flowering blooms, in an outdoor environment that reflects the care and attention typical of professional gardening and landscaping work.Annual Review and Continuous Improvement: We undertake an annual review of our slavery and human trafficking statement, policies and practices to measure effectiveness and identify improvements. The annual review evaluates audit findings, incident reports, remediation outcomes, and training uptake. Results of the review inform updated risk assessments, revised supplier requirements and additional staff education where needed.

Our commitments are clear: we will not tolerate forced labour in any form; we will conduct rigorous supplier audits; we will maintain confidential reporting channels; and we will perform an annual review to strengthen our modern slavery compliance. At Gardening Mill Hill we believe that preventing modern slavery is ongoing work. We will continue to invest in monitoring, supplier engagement and staff awareness to protect vulnerable workers and ensure our gardening operations and procurement honour human rights and legal obligations.

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Gardening Mill Hill's Modern Slavery Statement affirms a zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, confidential reporting channels and an annual review to prevent exploitation across operations and supply chains.

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