Modern Slavery Statement for Gardeners Keston

Gardeners Keston is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement reflects our zero-tolerance position toward forced labour, servitude, human trafficking, and any form of exploitation in our operations and supply chains. As a responsible gardener in Keston, we recognise that ethical practice is essential to sustainable service delivery and trust.

We expect the same high standards from everyone who works with or for us. Our approach applies across all activities, including procurement, subcontracting, and the sourcing of goods and materials used in landscaping and maintenance services. Gardeners Keston takes the view that safeguarding workers is not optional; it is a core business responsibility.

We therefore maintain clear controls to identify, prevent, and address risks of modern slavery. These controls are designed to support a transparent and accountable working environment, where concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation. Whether referring to a Keston gardening team or a supplier delivering materials, our expectations remain the same: lawful, ethical, and humane conduct.

Our zero-tolerance policy is embedded in internal procedures and supplier requirements. Any indication of exploitative labour, deceptive recruitment, withheld documents, or unsafe conditions is treated as a serious matter. Gardeners in Keston will investigate concerns promptly and take appropriate action, which may include terminating a relationship where remedial steps are not possible or where trust has been breached.

Supplier audits are a key part of our preventative framework. We carry out risk-based reviews of suppliers and contractors, taking into account geography, service type, labour model, and the nature of the goods or services provided. These audits may include document checks, assessment of employment practices, verification of worker protections, and follow-up questions where risks are identified. Our objective is to ensure that every Keston gardener working within our wider supply chain benefits from fair treatment and lawful employment conditions.

We also expect suppliers to demonstrate that their own subcontractors meet equivalent standards. If any supplier is unable to show sufficient control over modern slavery risks, we will require corrective action and may suspend or end the relationship. This due diligence process helps strengthen confidence in the ethical foundations of the Gardeners Keston service model.

Reporting channels are available to ensure that concerns can be raised quickly and safely. Employees, contractors, suppliers, and other relevant parties are encouraged to report any suspected issue relating to forced labour, trafficking, or exploitation through the internal reporting process. Reports are handled sensitively and investigated with discretion. We aim to protect whistleblowers from reprisal and to respond to all credible concerns in a timely manner.

Training and awareness support these channels by helping our people recognise warning signs such as restricted movement, signs of coercion, or unusual recruitment arrangements. Managers and supervisors are expected to act immediately if they identify anything that could indicate risk. Gardeners Keston believes that informed staff are better placed to uphold ethical standards across day-to-day work.

Where remediation is possible, we seek to work with relevant parties to correct the issue and protect affected workers. Where it is not possible, decisive action will follow. This may involve discontinuing procurement, ending contracts, or escalating the matter to the appropriate authorities. Our aim is to create a culture in which Keston garden services are delivered responsibly and without exploitation.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with applicable legal and operational requirements. The review considers changes in supplier risk, business structure, procurement practices, and emerging indicators of modern slavery. Findings from audits and reported concerns inform any updates to controls, training, and supplier expectations.

Annual review also gives us the opportunity to measure progress and strengthen our safeguards. If new risks are identified, we will adjust our approach accordingly. Gardeners Keston is committed to continuous improvement, because preventing exploitation is an ongoing responsibility rather than a one-time exercise.

By maintaining a strict zero-tolerance policy, conducting supplier audits, offering clear reporting channels, and completing an annual review, Gardeners Keston demonstrates its dedication to ethical conduct. We will continue to ensure that our operations and supply chain reflect respect, accountability, and the highest standards of human dignity.