Modern Slavery Statement — Lawn Mowing Southwark

Lawn Mowing Southwark commits to a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour in every part of our business and supply chain. This statement outlines the steps taken by Southwark lawn mowing teams to identify, prevent and mitigate the risk of exploitation. Our aim is to ensure workers providing services for local grounds maintenance and garden care are treated with dignity and fairness. We recognise that transparent policies, robust supplier oversight and clear reporting channels are essential to eliminate any form of modern slavery from our operations.

Our Policy and Scope

The policy applies across all Lawn Mowing Southwark operations including subcontractors and seasonal workers engaged for lawn care in Southwark borough. We make clear contractual expectations for suppliers and contractors and employ checks to confirm compliance. As part of our approach, we train managers and team leaders in recognising indicators of exploitation, and we publish an explicit position that forced labour and deceptive recruitment practices will not be tolerated. This modern slavery statement for lawn-mowing Southwark reflects our legal and moral responsibility to protect vulnerable people and to act swiftly where concerns are raised.

Supplier relationships are reviewed before appointment and monitored during contract delivery. We include anti-slavery clauses in contracts for landscaping, mowing, hedge trimming and other grounds services and require evidence of lawful employment, right-to-work checks and fair pay. Procurement for Southwark landscaping uses risk-based screening to prioritise audits where there is higher potential for exploitative practices. Our procurement teams work with local partners to promote ethical recruitment and to prefer suppliers who share our commitment to worker welfare.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We operate a structured audit regime to verify compliance. Audits may be announced or unannounced and are tailored to the size and risk profile of the supplier. Typical audit activities include:

• Verification of payroll records and wage slips to ensure proper pay and deductions.
• Interviews with staff to assess working conditions and freedom of movement.
• Review of recruitment channels and subcontractor arrangements to detect labour brokers.

Where issues are identified, Lawn Mowing Southwark will require corrective action plans, re-audit timelines and, where necessary, termination of contracts with non-compliant providers. We use continuous improvement cycles to help suppliers raise standards and to protect the workers who support our lawn maintenance services.

Reporting channels are accessible and confidential. Workers, contractors and members of the public can report concerns about modern slavery through internal whistleblowing routes or designated anonymous mechanisms. We maintain secure records of reports, ensure protection from retaliation and respond promptly to credible allegations. Our reporting framework includes clear escalation procedures, and we provide support to affected individuals, including referrals to specialist services where needed. The Southwark lawn mowing teams are trained to encourage safe reporting and to respect the privacy of those who come forward.

Annual review and governance: this modern slavery statement will be reviewed at least once every year by senior management and the governing board responsible for lawn care operations. Reviews assess risk mapping, the effectiveness of supplier audits, training outcomes and the adequacy of reporting channels. We commit to updating policies and procedures based on findings, legislative changes and feedback from stakeholders. By publishing this statement, Lawn Mowing Southwark affirms an ongoing pledge to eradicate forced labour from our supply chain and to strengthen protections for all workers engaged in lawn mowing in Southwark and related services.