Modern Slavery Statement — Lawn Mowing Sidcup

Lawn Mowing Sidcup is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all its operations and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by our Sidcup lawn care business and Sidcup lawn mowing services to identify, assess and mitigate the risks of forced labour, bonded labour, and other forms of exploitation. We acknowledge our responsibility to our workers, contractors and the wider community and adopt a zero-tolerance policy on any practice that amounts to modern slavery.

Our zero-tolerance stance means that any report or evidence of exploitation will be investigated promptly and robustly. We maintain clear expectations of behaviour for employees and partners and enforce policies consistently. All team members and contractors engaged in lawn mowing in Sidcup are made aware that coercive practices, withholding of wages, retention of identity documents or deceptive recruitment are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate action, including termination and referral to authorities where appropriate.

We recognise that modern slavery risks can be present in direct employment and further down the supply chain. Consequently, our Sidcup lawn mowing business conducts risk-based assessments of suppliers and subcontractors to ensure compliance with labour standards. Where risks are identified, we implement targeted measures to reduce exposure and require corrective action plans from suppliers who fall short of our expectations.

Supplier Audits, Due Diligence and Expectations

We operate a structured supplier due diligence and audit programme for our lawn care Sidcup supply chain. Audits are carried out on a priority basis depending on risk level and include documentation reviews, site visits and worker interviews. Our audit and oversight activities are designed to be constructive, focused on remediation and informed by best practice.

The audit framework includes:

• Verification of identity, right to work checks and lawful employment practices;
• Review of payroll records, wage payments and working hours;
• Site inspections to confirm safe working conditions and absence of coercion;
• Interviews with workers to identify any welfare or recruitment concerns;
• Follow-up plans and timelines for corrective actions where issues are found.

We require suppliers to contractually commit to our standards and to provide transparency regarding their own supply chains. For higher-risk suppliers, we may require third-party verification or enhanced monitoring and will suspend or terminate relationships where suppliers fail to make necessary improvements.

Reporting Channels, Training and Remediation

We maintain multiple reporting channels for workers, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about modern slavery. Reports are treated seriously and investigated confidentially and without retaliation. Reporting options are communicated to all staff and contractors and include internal escalation to management and senior compliance leads. We also encourage anonymous reporting and protect whistleblowers where possible.

Training and awareness are central to our prevention strategy. All employees involved in recruitment, procurement and frontline services receive regular training on recognising signs of exploitation and responding appropriately. Our training emphasises practical steps for managers, including risk indicators specific to lawn mowing and garden maintenance, safe recruitment practices and how to support vulnerable workers.

Our remediation approach focuses on the immediate safety and support of affected individuals, corrective action to address root causes and ensuring accountability. Where exploitation is identified, we act to secure the welfare of the worker, remediate harm, and pursue appropriate disciplinary or contractual responses with suppliers. We document incidents, actions taken and outcomes to ensure lessons learned are integrated into ongoing practice.

Monitoring and continuous improvement are embedded in our approach. We record due diligence results, audit findings and reports, and use this information to refine risk assessments and supplier engagement. Collaboration with industry groups and peers in the lawn mowing industry in Sidcup helps us stay informed of emerging risks and effective responses.

We publicly commit to reviewing this Modern Slavery Statement and our policies annually to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to the risk environment for Sidcup lawn care and related services. The annual review considers new intelligence, audit results, remediation outcomes and stakeholder feedback to strengthen our prevention measures.

Through clear governance, supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and an ongoing annual review process, Lawn Mowing Sidcup reiterates its commitment to a workplace and supply chain free from modern slavery. We will continue to act decisively where issues are found and to support ethical practices across all aspects of our lawn mowing in Sidcup operations.