Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Covent Garden

Garden Maintenance Covent Garden is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations and supply chain. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy and the practical steps we take to ensure that workers providing garden maintenance in Covent Garden are treated with dignity and respect. We apply a clear standard across our business: any form of forced labour, exploitation or coercion is unacceptable.

Our Commitment and Scope

Our commitment covers all employees, contractors and suppliers delivering Covent Garden garden maintenance and related garden-care services. We require adherence to our code of conduct that emphasises fair pay, freedom of movement, and the right to a safe workplace. Garden maintenance services Covent Garden staff receive training on recognising signs of exploitation and on how to escalate concerns. This statement applies to all activities under our control and to the procurement choices we make.

We operate a strict procurement policy to reduce the risk of modern slavery in our supply chain. Suppliers are assessed before onboarding and periodically reviewed, with contractual clauses that prohibit any form of modern slavery. Our approach to supplier due diligence includes background checks, risk-based assessments and clear expectations that subcontractors also comply with anti-slavery requirements.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Supplier Audits

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery. Any verified incident triggers immediate action, which may include termination of contracts and reporting to relevant authorities. To ensure compliance we conduct regular supplier audits and site visits, and we require evidence of workers' rights, lawful recruitment practices and transparent payroll records from our partners providing garden maintenance in Covent Garden.

Our supplier audit process is risk-based and includes the following elements:

• Document verification and confirmation of lawful employment practices for all workers.
• On-site inspections and interviews with workers to confirm working conditions.
• Remediation plans and follow-up audits where issues are identified.

We expect suppliers to cooperate with audits and to act rapidly to resolve any concerns raised. Refusal to allow audits or to rectify deficiencies will lead to the supplier being suspended or removed from our supply chain for Covent Garden garden maintenance operations.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide multiple secure reporting channels for employees and third parties to raise concerns, including anonymous reporting mechanisms and an internal escalation process. Reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and maintain confidentiality wherever possible. Our staff are encouraged to report suspected exploitation without fear of reprisals.

To support transparency we keep records of all reports, investigations and remediation actions. Investigations follow a fair and thorough process, ensuring that any victim receives appropriate support and that corrective measures are implemented swiftly. Garden maintenance in Covent Garden teams are trained to recognise warning signs and to refer concerns to appointed compliance leads.

We review our policies annually. The board and senior management conduct an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and related policies to measure effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. The annual review considers audit outcomes, supplier performance, training uptake and any legal or regulatory changes affecting our obligations. We commit to updating our approach as new risks are identified and to publishing improvements in future statements.

Governance and Continuous Improvement — Our senior leadership retains responsibility for implementation of this statement and for ensuring that modern slavery risks are managed proactively. We will continue to invest in staff training, strengthen supplier engagement and refine our audit processes to uphold ethical standards across all garden maintenance services Covent Garden-wide.

By embedding these measures, Garden Maintenance Covent Garden seeks to protect workers, uphold human rights and ensure that anyone working within our operations or supply chain is free from exploitation.