Modern Slavery Statement for Landscaping Islington
Landscaping Islington is committed to operating with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights across every part of our business. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that landscaping services can involve multiple labour providers, seasonal work, and material sourcing, which may increase risk if proper controls are not in place.
Our position is clear: we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery in all its forms. This applies to our employees, subcontractors, agency workers, and suppliers. We expect everyone connected with Landscaping Islington to uphold lawful employment practices, fair pay, safe conditions, and respect for individual freedom. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may lead to termination of contracts or other corrective action.
To support this commitment, we carry out proportionate due diligence before engaging new suppliers and labour providers. Our checks include reviewing business credentials, employment practices, right-to-work controls, and signs of unmanaged labour risk. Where appropriate, we ask suppliers to confirm their own anti-slavery measures and to demonstrate how they protect workers from coercion, debt bondage, or exploitation.
We also require supplier audits where risk indicators are identified. These audits may be planned or unannounced, depending on the nature of the service and the level of exposure. During an audit, we may review records, worker onboarding processes, wage practices, timekeeping, accommodation arrangements, and subcontracting chains. If concerns arise, we work with the supplier to implement an improvement plan, but we will not continue a relationship where serious abuse is found or cooperation is refused.
Training is an important part of our response. Managers and site supervisors are expected to understand the warning signs of modern slavery, including restricted movement, fear of authority, withheld documents, and unusual dependence on a controller. By strengthening awareness across our landscaping company, we improve our ability to identify risks early and take action before harm escalates.
We provide clear reporting channels so concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation. Employees and workers may report issues to line managers, senior leadership, or through internal whistleblowing procedures. Reports are handled confidentially where possible, and all concerns are investigated promptly and fairly. We encourage anyone who suspects exploitation in our landscaping supply chain to speak up, because silence can allow abuse to continue.
Our approach to risk management is reviewed alongside procurement, staffing, and operational planning. We look carefully at areas that may present greater vulnerability, such as subcontracted labour, short-term work, and externally supplied materials. This helps us strengthen controls within landscaping services in Islington and maintain responsible standards across the full project lifecycle.
We will conduct an annual review of this statement and of the measures that support it. The review considers audit findings, incidents reported, supplier performance, training completion, and any changes in legislation or sector risk. Where needed, we update our procedures to ensure our commitment remains effective and relevant. Through continual improvement, Landscaping Islington aims to help eliminate modern slavery from our business and supply chain while promoting dignity and lawful employment for everyone involved.
