Modern Slavery Statement — Hedge Trimming Earls Court Commitment

Hedge Trimming Earls Court is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all parts of our operations. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach to forced labour, servitude and any form of exploitation within our Earls Court hedge trimming activities and wider supply chain. Our policy applies to all colleagues, contractors and suppliers engaged on behalf of the company, whether working on domestic hedges, communal green spaces or specialist Earls Court hedge maintenance projects.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy to modern slavery. Any evidence or well-founded suspicion that a worker has been coerced, restricted in their freedom of movement, charged unlawful recruitment fees, or subjected to exploitative working conditions will trigger immediate action. Hedge trimming in Earls Court services will not be supplied where modern slavery risks are detected and not remediated. We treat this as a fundamental breach of trust and contract, and we will terminate relationships where necessary.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits for Earls Court Hedge Trimming

Our supply chain due diligence focuses on the areas of greatest risk within the earls court hedge trimming and landscaping sector. We require all tier-one suppliers to provide transparency about labour practices, subcontracting arrangements and worker welfare. Core elements of our programme include:

• Pre-engagement risk assessments for prospective suppliers
• Regular supplier audits and site visits to verify working conditions and contracts
• Mandatory labour standards clauses in purchase terms and subcontracts

Audit findings are documented and followed up with corrective action plans. For persistent non-compliance in any Earls Court hedge trimming partner or contractor, we will suspend or terminate the commercial relationship and seek alternative providers who share our standards.

Reporting Channels, Training and Worker Protection

We maintain clear reporting channels so concerns about modern slavery can be raised confidentially and without fear of reprisal. Workers, subcontractors and third parties involved in earls court hedge trimming may report suspected abuse or exploitation through internal whistleblowing mechanisms and designated compliance leads. Reports are investigated promptly and with due sensitivity to the safety of affected individuals.

We invest in regular training for managers and field teams to recognise indicators of modern slavery, such as withheld identification documents, excessive working hours with no pay, or restricted freedom to leave the workplace. Training emphasises practical steps to protect vulnerable workers and the importance of humane and lawful recruitment practices within the Earls Court hedge trimming industry.

Remediation measures are designed to prioritise worker safety and recovery. Where exploitation is found, we will take proportionate steps to restore rights and provide support, while pursuing contractual and legal remedies against responsible parties.

We use a combination of internal audit teams and independent third-party assessors to validate our compliance efforts. This includes surprise inspections of sites providing Earls Court hedging services and documentary checks of pay records and recruitment processes. Where temporary or seasonal labour is used for hedge trimming, earls court service providers must demonstrate lawful employment and safeguards against coercion.

Governance and accountability rests with senior management. Policies are reviewed and enforced across procurement, operations and human resources functions, and our stance on modern slavery is integrated into supplier selection criteria for every Earls Court hedge maintenance contract.

Key expectations we set for suppliers and partners include fair pay, freedom of movement for workers, prohibition of forced overtime, and transparent recruitment practices. We also encourage suppliers to adopt their own robust anti-slavery standards and to extend these protections through their sub-supply chains.

We are committed to continuous improvement. An annual review of our policies, training, monitoring activities and supplier performance is carried out to ensure our approach to preventing modern slavery remains effective and proportionate to risk across all areas of hedge trimming and grounds maintenance in Earls Court.

Progress and outcomes from audits and investigations inform updates to our risk assessments and operational controls. We set measurable objectives for the coming year to reduce risk and increase transparency across the Earls Court hedge trimming supply chain.

Conclusion: Our statement demonstrates a clear, enforceable commitment to eradicating modern slavery from every part of our business and from the networks of suppliers who support our Earls Court hedge trimming services. We will continue to take decisive action, support affected workers, and drive improvement through audits, reporting, training and annual review.