Modern Slavery Statement for Landscapers Lambeth

Landscapers Lambeth is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitative working practices within our operations and across our supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery can affect any industry, including landscaping, maintenance, and related outdoor services, where labour may be sourced through multiple contractors and seasonal workers.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery. This means we will not knowingly engage with any individual, supplier, or contractor involved in coercion, deception, debt bondage, forced labour, child labour, or unsafe exploitation. All managers and supervisors at Landscapers Lambeth are expected to uphold this position and to act promptly if any concern is raised. Our procedures are designed to ensure that ethical conduct is not optional but a core requirement of doing business.

We assess modern slavery risks across recruitment, subcontracting, procurement, and site operations. Before engaging suppliers, we carry out due diligence checks focused on labour practices, employment records, wage controls, and legal compliance. Supplier audits are undertaken on a risk-based basis, with higher scrutiny applied to providers of labour-intensive services, seasonal staffing, transport, and materials. These audits may include document reviews, workforce interviews, and checks on identity verification, right-to-work processes, and pay arrangements.

Supply Chain Standards

All suppliers to Landscapers Lambeth are expected to comply with applicable employment, health and safety, and anti-slavery laws. We ask suppliers to confirm that they share our ethical standards and can demonstrate transparent labour management. Where concerns are identified, we require corrective action plans, increased monitoring, or termination of the relationship where necessary. We aim to work only with partners who can demonstrate responsible sourcing and a genuine commitment to fair treatment.

To strengthen awareness, we provide internal guidance to staff on recognising warning signs such as restricted movement, withheld wages, poor living conditions, intimidation, and unrealistic deductions. We also encourage a culture of vigilance so that potential issues are identified early. Landscapers Lambeth expects every worker and manager to understand that safeguarding people is part of professional responsibility, not merely a compliance exercise.

Reporting Channels and Protection

We maintain clear reporting channels so that concerns about modern slavery can be raised and acted upon without delay. Reports may be made through line management, designated senior staff, or formal internal reporting procedures. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. Any report will be treated seriously, handled sensitively, and investigated with appropriate confidentiality. Where needed, we will involve relevant authorities and cooperate fully with any investigation.

Our commitment extends beyond our direct workforce to every layer of our supply chain. We expect contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers supporting Landscapers Lambeth to maintain the same high standards and to flow down equivalent obligations to their own networks. This shared approach helps reduce the risk of hidden exploitation and supports ethical landscaping services that are delivered with dignity and transparency.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with legal requirements and best practice. The review considers any incidents, audit findings, training needs, supplier performance, and developments in our operating environment. Where improvements are identified, we update our controls and procedures accordingly. Through this annual review, Landscapers Lambeth reinforces its long-term commitment to preventing modern slavery and promoting fair, lawful, and humane working conditions.