Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Regents Park
Garden Maintenance Regents Park is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all of its operations. This statement sets out our approach to identifying, assessing and managing risks of exploitation across our teams and supply chain, reflecting our zero-tolerance policy for any form of forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking or exploitation. Our Regent's Park garden maintenance services are delivered in a way that respects the dignity and rights of every worker, whether directly employed or contracted through third parties.
Our Policy and Principles
We operate a clear zero-tolerance stance towards modern slavery. All employees and contractors engaged in garden maintenance in Regents Park are required to adhere to our code of conduct. We emphasise fair pay, lawful working hours and safe working conditions. Our policies make explicit that anyone found to be complicit in exploitative practices will face disciplinary action, contract termination and, where appropriate, referral to law enforcement. We train managers and supervisors in recognising signs of exploitation and ensure these principles are embedded across our Regent Park garden maintenance operations.
Risk Assessment and Due Diligence
We carry out ongoing risk assessments of tasks, roles and geographical factors to identify where forced labour risks may be higher. For our Regents Park garden care activities, this includes seasonal labour, subcontracted teams and suppliers of plants, equipment and materials. We apply proportionate due diligence to higher-risk suppliers and maintain documented records of our findings. When risks are identified, we set out corrective action plans and follow up until satisfactory remediation has been achieved.
Supplier Audits and Monitoring
We perform regular supplier audits to verify compliance with our modern slavery standards. These audits combine self-assessment questionnaires, documentary checks and on-site visits where feasible. Key elements of our supplier audit programme include:
- Verification of employment contracts, payslips and right-to-work documentation for workers involved in garden maintenance in Regents Park.
- Assessment of recruitment practices to ensure no fees are charged to workers and no deceptive practices are used.
- Health and safety checks and verification of reasonable working hours for Regent Park gardeners and maintenance staff.
Non-compliant suppliers are required to implement corrective action plans. Continued non-compliance will result in contract termination or suspension from supplying our Regent's Park garden maintenance projects.
Reporting Channels and Confidential Escalation
We maintain clear, confidential reporting channels for anyone to raise concerns. Workers, contractors and third parties involved in garden maintenance in Regents Park can report suspected modern slavery without fear of retaliation. Our reporting channels include internal hotline options, anonymous reporting mechanisms and escalation to senior management. All reports are investigated promptly and sensitively, with support provided to affected individuals where needed. We ensure whistleblowers are protected and that investigations are handled with confidentiality and care.
Annual Review and Continuous Improvement
We commit to an annual review of this modern slavery statement and our associated policies and practices. The review examines audit outcomes, reported incidents, risk assessments and supplier performance specific to our Regent Park garden maintenance operations. Findings from the annual review inform training updates, supplier engagement strategies and improvements to our due diligence processes. We also set measurable objectives each year to strengthen our response and reduce risk across the supply chain.
Leadership and Accountability
Senior leadership at Garden Maintenance Regents Park is accountable for implementing this statement. Managers are tasked with ensuring compliance at operational level, and procurement teams are required to prioritise ethical sourcing and transparent supplier relationships. We use internal metrics to track progress and publicly report on our efforts where appropriate, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to eradicating modern slavery in all forms within Regent's Park garden maintenance and associated services.
By embedding these measures — a firm zero-tolerance policy, robust supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and a regular annual review — we aim to prevent exploitation and foster safe, fair working environments across all Garden Maintenance Regents Park activities.