Gardening Osterley Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out Gardening Osterley’s commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and any form of modern slavery across our garden services in Osterley and supply chains. As a local provider of Osterley gardening and landscaping, we recognise our responsibility to operate with transparency and integrity. Our policy applies to all employees, contractors and partners who deliver garden maintenance, planting and seasonal services.
We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards exploitation. All staff are trained to spot indicators of abuse and to act decisively. Our zero-tolerance approach is embedded in recruitment, supervision and procurement: we require proof of right to work, clear working hours, fair pay practices and safe, voluntary employment conditions. Any breach of this code triggers immediate investigation and disciplinary action, up to and including termination of engagement.
Gardening Osterley’s anti-slavery statement extends beyond direct hires to suppliers of tools, materials and subcontracted labour. We assess the risk of modern slavery in every procurement category and take proportionate steps to mitigate these risks. Our workforce and subcontractors are encouraged to raise concerns without fear of retaliation, and we commit to supporting individuals who may be victims of exploitation.
Supplier Audits and Due Diligence
We operate a risk-based supplier audit programme to verify compliance with our standards. Audits include document checks, site visits and interviews when appropriate. Audited areas cover payroll records, employment contracts, health and safety practices and recruitment processes. We use a consistent checklist and scoring framework so that our Gardening Osterley statement on supplier integrity is measurable and actionable.
Our supplier due diligence includes:
- Screening new suppliers for modern slavery risk and labour violations;
- Periodic on-site audits and remote assessments;
- Corrective action plans for non-compliance and follow-up verification.
Where wrongdoing is found, we require remediation and may suspend or terminate contracts with suppliers who refuse to improve. We prioritise long-term relationships with reputable suppliers and encourage transparency through contractual clauses that forbid forced labour and require cooperation with audits.
Reporting Channels and Support
Gardening Osterley provides multiple reporting channels to enable safe, confidential concerns to be raised. Employees and third parties can notify management or a designated safeguarding lead, and we maintain an internal incident response process. We emphasise protection for whistleblowers and will seek to protect individuals from reprisal while we investigate allegations thoroughly and promptly.
Reports are handled sensitively and may lead to internal investigation, collaboration with external agencies or referral to law enforcement as necessary. We will provide support for affected individuals, including access to welfare, legal and counselling services where appropriate and feasible, and we will always prioritise the safety and dignity of those impacted.
Annual Review and Continuous Improvement: We commit to an annual review of this policy and our practices. Each year Gardening Osterley will evaluate audit results, incident reports and stakeholder feedback to strengthen controls, update training and refine procurement checks. The annual review ensures our modern slavery policy for Gardening Osterley evolves with emerging risks and best practices. This statement is signed off at senior management level and communicated across our organisation to ensure sustained accountability and a culture that unequivocally rejects modern slavery in all forms.