Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Limehouse

Garden Maintenance Limehouse is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations. We operate a zero-tolerance approach to any form of forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking or other exploitive practices within our garden maintenance services and supply chain. Our pledge extends to every contractor, sub-contractor and supplier engaged with the company, whether for groundskeeping, seasonal planting or landscape refurbishment.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

Our zero-tolerance policy is enforced across every part of our organisation providing Limehouse garden maintenance and related services. All employees and workers are made aware that exploitation will not be tolerated. We require adherence to our employment standards and ethical labour practices and make clear that any breach will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of contracts. Garden care Limehouse operations include mandatory checks on right-to-work documentation, fair pay practices and safe working conditions.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We conduct rigorous supplier audits and due diligence for all suppliers providing goods and services to our Lawn and garden projects, whether labelled as garden-maintenance Limehouse, garden maintenance in Limehouse or local subcontractors. Audits include documentation reviews, on-site visits and interviews where appropriate. Our procurement team evaluates supplier policies, worker contracts, recruitment practices and housing arrangements where applicable, to identify and mitigate modern slavery risks.

We prioritise suppliers based on risk factors such as labour intensity, subcontracting chains and geographic exposure. During onboarding and at regular intervals thereafter, suppliers must confirm compliance with our code of conduct and provide evidence of appropriate labour standards. Non-compliant suppliers are required to implement remediation plans or face contract suspension or termination.

• Frequency of audits: high-risk partners reviewed annually; medium risk every two years; low-risk periodically.
• Audit scope: worker rights, recruitment fees, working hours, accommodation provision and health & safety.
• Remediation: clear corrective action plans with timebound milestones and follow-up assessments.

We operate multiple reporting channels to encourage early identification and remediation of any suspected slavery or trafficking within our landscape and horticultural operations. These channels are designed to be accessible and confidential; they include internal escalation routes, independent whistleblowing options and secure digital reporting mechanisms. We ensure staff and supply chain workers understand how to raise concerns without fear of reprisal. Garden maintenance in Limehouse teams are briefed regularly on recognising indicators of exploitation and the importance of reporting.

Our commitment to transparency includes monitoring, record keeping and remedial action. Where an allegation is substantiated, we act promptly to safeguard affected individuals, cooperate with relevant authorities and apply proportionate contractual consequences. We also offer support where appropriate to assist victims, including linking to specialist support services and ensuring safe employment transitions away from exploitative situations.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

We review this statement and our practices at least once every 12 months. The annual review assesses audit findings, reporting trends, supplier performance and the effectiveness of training and prevention measures. Outcomes of reviews inform policy updates, training refreshers and risk-based changes to our supplier engagement. The board and senior management sign off on the review and commit resources to address identified gaps.

Garden Maintenance Limehouse reiterates its strong resolve to eradicate modern slavery in all its forms from our operations and supply chain. We will continue to strengthen due diligence, expand supplier audits, maintain safe and confidential reporting channels and complete a formal annual review to measure progress and inform further action. Our duty is to the people who work with and for us, and we will not compromise on protecting their rights and dignity.