Hedge Trimming East Ham Modern Slavery Statement

Hedge Trimming East Ham is committed to preventing all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out our approach to identifying, mitigating and eradicating risks related to forced labour, exploitation and unlawful recruitment. We declare a zero-tolerance policy towards any practice that contravenes human rights, and we embed that commitment into our core values for all teams providing hedge trimming in East Ham and surrounding areas.

Our obligations apply to all employees, contractors and partners involved in East Ham hedge trimming services. We require that everyone working on our behalf understands that exploitation is unacceptable. To reinforce this, we provide induction briefings and ongoing training that highlight indicators of modern slavery and the steps to take when concerns arise. Prevention, protection and remediation guide our actions and we expect suppliers to mirror these standards.

Policies, Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We operate proportionate due diligence processes for our supply chain and subcontractors engaged in hedge trimming East Ham projects. Our approach includes risk assessments, supplier questionnaires and periodic on-site and remote audits. Audits focus on recruitment practices, lawful pay, working hours, health and safety, and the presence of valid documentation. Non-compliant suppliers are required to implement corrective action plans; persistent breaches trigger contract termination under our zero-tolerance stance.

Key audit activities include:

• Verification of payroll and payslips for landscaping and hedge maintenance staff;
• Checks on recruitment fees and third-party labour providers;
• Evaluation of working conditions during East Ham hedge trimming contracts.

Reporting Channels and Protection for Reporting Parties

Hedge Trimming East Ham maintains clear reporting channels so concerns about modern slavery can be raised safely and confidentially. We encourage internal reports and ensure that whistleblowers face no retaliation. Reports may be raised through designated internal routes or via managers trained to handle sensitive disclosures. We treat all allegations seriously, investigate promptly and take appropriate remedial action to safeguard affected workers.

Our reporting principles include: confidentiality, impartial investigation, and rapid remediation where harm is identified. We also cooperate fully with law enforcement and authorities when required. Employees and subcontractors are informed about how to raise concerns and are reassured that disclosures will be handled respectfully and without negative consequence.

Hedge trimming teams in East Ham and our wider supply network must comply with contractual clauses that reference modern slavery obligations. We incorporate specific clauses into procurement documentation that mandate compliance with labour laws and ethical hiring practices. Suppliers must permit access for audits, provide transparency on worker contracts, and demonstrate corrective measures when risks are found.

To strengthen compliance, we offer guidance and capacity-building to smaller suppliers who may lack formal HR systems. Where suppliers demonstrate willingness to improve, we support them to meet acceptable standards rather than immediately terminating relationships—unless violations are severe or repeated. This measured approach balances accountability with the goal of eliminating exploitation in the long term.

Training and awareness-raising are ongoing: field supervisors, office staff and procurement teams receive regular updates on emerging risks, indicators of exploitation and how to escalate concerns. We maintain records of training completion and incorporate modern slavery topics into contractor briefings for every East Ham hedge trimming project.

Annual review and continuous improvement are central to our strategy. We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement, supplier audit outcomes, training effectiveness and incident responses. The review process will assess the adequacy of controls, identify residual risks and set measurable targets to reduce vulnerability to modern slavery in our operations and supply chain.

Our governance includes senior oversight, with responsibility for modern slavery compliance integrated into the roles of procurement and operations leadership. We will document annual progress, lessons learned and planned improvements without publishing personal or contact details of reporters or affected individuals.

Hedge Trimming East Ham will continue to refine its policies and collaborate with sector partners to strengthen protections for workers. Through clear policies, robust supplier audits, safe reporting channels and a committed annual review cycle, we reaffirm our pledge to eradicate modern slavery in all its forms from our business and those who supply us.