Modern Slavery Statement for Landscaping Shortlands
Landscaping Shortlands is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitative practices across our operations and supply chain. We recognise that landscaping services can involve seasonal labour, subcontracting, and material sourcing, which may create risks if not properly managed.
Our approach is built on a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery in any form. We will not knowingly work with any party that uses, supports, or conceals abusive labour practices. This principle applies to our own workforce, contractors, agency labour, and suppliers. Every person engaged in or connected to Landscaping Shortlands must be treated with dignity, paid lawfully, and allowed to work freely.
We expect all suppliers and partners to uphold the same standards. Before entering into or renewing business relationships, we assess relevant risks, including country of origin, labour practices, use of subcontractors, and working conditions. Where concerns are identified, we request corrective action, additional evidence, or alternative assurances before continuing the relationship.
Governance and Risk Management
Modern slavery risks are reviewed within our procurement and operational processes. We seek to identify warning signs such as unusual wage deductions, restricted movement, lack of proper documentation, or workers being housed or transported in unsafe conditions. Any suspected case is escalated immediately for investigation. Where necessary, we will suspend activity while concerns are examined and resolved.
Our leadership is responsible for ensuring that landscaping Shortlands operates ethically and that anti-slavery controls remain effective. Managers are expected to raise awareness among teams and subcontractors so that ethical conduct is understood as part of daily practice. We also require accurate record keeping so that labour sources, supplier approvals, and risk decisions can be traced and reviewed.
Supplier Audits and Due Diligence
Supplier oversight is central to our prevention strategy. We conduct supplier audits and due diligence checks based on the level of risk involved. These may include document reviews, labour compliance questionnaires, site visits, and verification of subcontracting arrangements. Audits help us confirm that suppliers are meeting legal and ethical obligations, including safe working conditions and lawful employment terms.Where a supplier fails to meet our expectations, we may require a formal improvement plan, increase monitoring, or end the relationship if the breach is serious or unresolved. We value long-term partnerships, but not at the expense of worker welfare. Our procurement decisions therefore consider both performance and ethical compliance. This is an important part of how Landscaping Shortlands maintains responsible supply chain management.
Reporting Channels
We encourage all employees, contractors, and suppliers to report concerns about modern slavery or unsafe labour practices without delay. Reports may be made through internal management routes or through any agreed confidential reporting process. Reporting channels are designed to allow concerns to be raised in good faith, and all reports will be treated seriously, discreetly, and without retaliation.Anyone who suspects exploitation should feel supported in speaking up. We will investigate concerns promptly, protect confidentiality where possible, and take appropriate action based on the findings. If a safeguarding issue is identified, we will cooperate with relevant authorities and support any immediate steps needed to protect affected individuals.
Training, Monitoring, and Annual Review
We provide relevant awareness to staff involved in hiring, procurement, site supervision, and supplier management so they can recognise indicators of modern slavery. This helps strengthen our controls across landscaping services and ensures that prevention is not limited to policy alone. Monitoring is ongoing, with periodic checks to confirm that our standards are being followed in practice.
Our statement and controls are reviewed annually to reflect changes in legislation, business activity, and emerging risk. The review examines the effectiveness of audits, reporting routes, supplier action plans, and internal procedures. Where improvement is needed, we update our approach and strengthen our due diligence measures. This annual review demonstrates our continuing commitment to ethical business conduct and the elimination of modern slavery.
