Modern Slavery Statement — Hedge Trimming Gipsy Hill Commitment

Hedge Trimming Gipsy Hill operates with a clear and unequivocal position: we have a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery and human trafficking in any part of our operations or supply chain. This statement sets out how our Gipsy Hill hedge trimming business identifies, prevents and responds to risks of forced labour, child labour and related abuses in the provision of hedge maintenance and garden services across our local area and with our contractors.

Our commitment to ethical practice covers employees, subcontractors, casual labour and suppliers. The principles of fair pay, safe working conditions and freedom of movement are embedded in company policy and the contractual terms applied to all suppliers delivering goods and services for Gipsy Hill hedge trimming. We require that all partners acknowledge our standards and implement local controls to reduce risk. We will not tolerate exploitation under any circumstances.

We implement a programme of supplier due diligence and supplier audits that focuses on high-risk categories such as equipment procurement, seasonal labour and subcontracted hedge trimmers. Our supplier audit approach includes:

• Risk-based assessment of new and existing suppliers, including documentation review and risk scoring;
• Periodic on-site and remote audits of labour practices, payroll, and employment contracts;
• Corrective action plans with defined timelines where non-compliance is found, and suspension or termination for serious breaches.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide multiple reporting channels that allow workers, subcontractors and third parties to raise concerns confidentially and, where requested, anonymously. Reports can be made through internal escalation to managers, via our independent whistleblowing procedures and through third-party reporting mechanisms we maintain for ethical concerns. All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly by trained personnel. Protection from retaliation is a core part of our process to ensure that those who raise concerns are safe.

Implementation, Training and Contractual Controls

To ensure our hedge trimmers in Gipsy Hill and supply partners understand their obligations, we deliver regular training on modern slavery risks and worker rights. Employment contracts, purchase orders and supplier agreements contain explicit clauses prohibiting forced labour and requiring compliance with labour laws. Our procurement team uses contractual remedies and escalation where necessary to remedy breaches. We insist on transparency from all partners.

Annual Review, Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

We commit to an annual review of our modern slavery strategy covering risk assessments, audit outcomes, reported incidents, and the effectiveness of remedial actions. This annual review for our hedge trimming services in Gipsy Hill will be documented, reported to senior management and used to refine policy, training and supplier engagement. Key performance indicators such as audit completion rates, time to close corrective actions, and the number of substantiated reports inform our continuous improvement cycle.

Our approach to tackling modern slavery in the Gipsy Hill hedge care sector is practical, transparent and accountable. We combine a strong policy stance with active supplier management, clear reporting routes, and an annual independent review. Hedge Trimming Gipsy Hill pledges to maintain vigilance, to work collaboratively with partners to safeguard workers, and to act decisively where risks are identified. We will continue to strengthen our controls and report publicly on progress.