Hedge Trimming Hornsey Modern Slavery Statement

Hedge Trimming Hornsey is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our policies and actions to identify, manage and mitigate the risk of forced labour, child labour and other forms of exploitation. Our organisation takes a zero-tolerance policy approach to any form of coercion or exploitation and will act decisively when issues are identified.

We operate locally as Hornsey hedge trimming specialists and provide hedge maintenance Hornsey-wide services while ensuring that our business practices reflect respect for human rights. All staff, contractors and partners are expected to uphold our principles. The statement explains how the hedge maintenance Hornsey team performs due diligence, conducts supplier audits and provides safe reporting channels for concerns or allegations.

As part of our procurement and subcontracting policy, we carry out regular supplier audits and assessments. These supplier reviews include checks on employment practices, documentation of worker status, working hours and fair pay. We use a risk-based approach to audit frequency, with higher-risk suppliers receiving more frequent inspection and engagement. Where non-compliance is identified, we require remedial action plans and follow up to ensure improvement.

Our

Zero-Tolerance Policy

is clear: any evidence of modern slavery will result in termination of business relationships and, where appropriate, referral to law enforcement. We communicate this stance through contracts, supplier terms, and staff policies. All employees and subcontractors must confirm their understanding of these obligations as a condition of engagement. We also provide training to enhance awareness of modern slavery risks in hedge care and grounds maintenance sectors.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We perform pre-engagement screening and ongoing evaluations of suppliers and contractors. Key elements include:

• Verification of payroll and worker documentation
• Site visits and worker interviews
• Risk scoring and supplier categorisation

These measures support continuous improvement of standards across Hornsey hedge services and the wider supply chain.

We recognise that transparency drives change. For higher-risk engagements such as seasonal labour or third-party labour hire, we require written assurances and the right to audit. We also factor modern slavery risk into tender evaluations and contract renewal decisions for hedge-trimming Hornsey contracts.

Reporting Channels: We maintain multiple safe and confidential ways for anyone—employees, contractors or members of the public—to raise concerns about exploitation. Our whistleblowing process includes an internal reporting line, anonymous reporting options and escalation procedures that protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Allegations are investigated promptly, and any necessary remediation is pursued.

Remediation and Support — Where instances of exploitation are found, we prioritise the welfare and support of affected individuals, cooperating with relevant authorities and specialist services. We commit to remediation measures that may include recovery plans, compensation where applicable and improved safeguards to prevent recurrence.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement — We review this Modern Slavery Statement annually to assess the effectiveness of our policies and actions. The annual review examines audit results, training uptake, reported incidents and evolving risk factors in hedge care and grounds maintenance. We use these findings to refine our approach, update supplier requirements and enhance staff training.