Modern Slavery Statement for Gardening Services Regents Park

This statement sets out the approach of Gardening Services Regents Park to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights and maintain ethical employment practices across all Regents Park gardening services. Our policy applies to all staff, contractors, suppliers and partners involved in providing gardening services in Regents Park and surrounding areas.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery. Any evidence of forced labour, deceptive recruitment, or exploitative working conditions will trigger immediate action, including termination of contracts and referral to the appropriate authorities where required. The zero-tolerance stance underpins procurement, recruitment and subcontracting decisions for our Regent's Park gardening services.

Scope and expectations of suppliers

All suppliers and subcontractors are expected to comply with our anti-slavery requirements. Suppliers to Gardening Services Regents Park must demonstrate transparent labour practices, lawful wage payment and appropriate working hours. We require suppliers to maintain records, provide contracts to workers in a language they understand, and show evidence of recruitment processes that prevent debt bondage and human trafficking.

Supplier audits and due diligence

We conduct structured supplier audits as part of our due diligence programme for gardening services in Regents Park. Audits may include document reviews, site visits and worker interviews. High-risk suppliers are prioritised for more frequent inspections. Audit outcomes inform corrective action plans and, if necessary, contract suspension or termination.

Our supplier audit process includes:

• Verification of employment records and payroll documentation to confirm legal wage payment.
• Checks on recruitment agents and third-party labour providers to reduce the risk of exploitative hiring practices.
• Assessment of accommodation conditions where workers are housed by suppliers.
• Periodic re-assessment to monitor improvements and ensure ongoing compliance.

We use a risk-based approach for audits, combining sector-specific indicators and geographic risk factors. If non-compliance is found, Gardening Services Regents Park requires a written remediation plan, milestones and independent verification of corrective actions. Persistent breaches result in removal from approved supplier lists.

Reporting channels are essential to our safeguarding framework. Workers, subcontractors and members of the public can report concerns through confidential, independent channels we maintain for this purpose. Reports are triaged quickly, investigated impartially and, where appropriate, escalated to law enforcement. We ensure whistleblower protections so that those who report in good faith are not subjected to retaliation.

Training and awareness form a core part of our prevention measures for Regent's Park gardening services. Staff and contractors receive regular training on identifying signs of modern slavery, recognising vulnerabilities and understanding reporting procedures. Managers receive additional instruction on supplier oversight and contract clauses that enforce anti-slavery obligations.

Annual review and continuous improvement: Gardening Services Regents Park commits to reviewing this Modern Slavery Statement at least once every 12 months. The annual review evaluates audit outcomes, reported incidents, training records and changes in supply chain risk. Findings from the review inform policy updates, enhanced controls and prioritised remediation. We will continue to strengthen our systems to prevent modern slavery and protect vulnerable workers in all gardening services across Regents Park and adjacent locations.