Modern Slavery Statement for Landscaping Sevensisters
Landscaping Sevensisters is committed to operating with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights across every part of our business. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, forced labour, child labour, human trafficking, and all other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that landscaping services can involve seasonal labour, subcontracted services, transport, plant supply, and materials sourcing, which may create risks if not carefully managed. Our approach is guided by a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of exploitation, and we expect the same standard from everyone who works with or for Landscaping Sevensisters.
We aim to build a responsible business culture by making ethical conduct part of everyday decision-making. This includes clear expectations for employees, contractors, and suppliers, as well as regular oversight of employment practices and procurement activity. We believe that prevention is essential, and we therefore focus on robust due diligence, training, and monitoring to reduce risk before it can develop.
Our statement applies to all areas of the organisation, including labour sourcing, subcontracting, equipment provision, and materials procurement. We expect our teams to remain vigilant for signs of coercion, withheld wages, restricted movement, deceptive recruitment, or unsafe accommodation arrangements. Any concerns are treated seriously and investigated promptly.
The Landscaping Sevensisters supply chain may include growers, wholesalers, transport providers, waste management services, and temporary labour providers. To reduce the risk of modern slavery, we conduct supplier audits and assessments proportionate to the nature and risk level of each relationship. These audits may include document checks, workforce review, site inspections, and verification of labour practices. Where a supplier cannot demonstrate compliance with our standards, we require corrective action and may suspend or end the relationship if issues are not resolved.
We also screen new suppliers before engagement, looking at their policies, labour practices, subcontracting arrangements, and ability to meet our expectations on ethical recruitment and fair working conditions. In higher-risk areas, we seek additional evidence of responsible labour management and may request information on wage records, working hours, identity retention, and freedom of movement. Our procurement decisions take into account not only cost and quality, but also ethical performance and reliability.
Training is an important part of our control framework. Managers and staff involved in recruitment, procurement, and site supervision receive guidance on recognising warning signs and escalating concerns. This helps ensure that the modern slavery risk management process is active, not just documented.
We provide multiple reporting channels so that concerns can be raised safely and in confidence. Employees, agency workers, subcontractors, and suppliers are encouraged to report any suspicion of exploitation, intimidation, wage withholding, document confiscation, or other abusive practices. Reports may be made internally through line management or senior leadership, and we ensure that concerns are reviewed without retaliation. No one should fear disadvantage for speaking up, and we act to protect whistleblowers from victimisation.
All allegations are logged, investigated, and addressed according to severity. If a case suggests immediate risk to an individual, we take urgent safeguarding steps and, where appropriate, involve external authorities or specialist support services. We also review the underlying cause of any incident to improve our procedures and prevent recurrence. This process supports accountability and strengthens our anti-slavery measures over time.
To embed responsibility across the business, we include ethical labour expectations in supplier terms and contract discussions. We also promote awareness of recruitment standards, worker dignity, and fair treatment throughout our operational teams. These measures help Landscaping Sevensisters maintain a supply chain that reflects our values.
Our leadership team has overall responsibility for this statement and for ensuring that anti-slavery controls remain effective. Progress is reviewed through internal checks, supplier performance monitoring, and updates to our risk assessment approach. Where relevant, we use corrective action plans to address weaknesses and track improvement.
We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and of the controls that support it. Each year, we assess the effectiveness of our policies, supplier audits, reporting routes, training, and remediation processes. We also consider changes in our business activities, industry risks, and legal expectations. This review allows us to refine our approach and maintain continuous improvement.
By maintaining a zero-tolerance position, strengthening supplier oversight, providing safe reporting channels, and conducting an annual review, Landscaping Sevensisters reinforces its commitment to ethical business practice. We will continue to take practical steps to identify, prevent, and respond to modern slavery risks wherever they may arise within our work and supply chain.
