Modern Slavery Statement for Landscaping Sudbury

Landscaping Sudbury is committed to conducting its business ethically, responsibly, and with full respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement explains the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and any form of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that landscaping services may involve multiple contractors, seasonal workers, and product suppliers, which can create risk if proper controls are not in place.

Our zero-tolerance policy applies to every part of our organisation. We do not accept slavery, servitude, debt bondage, or any behaviour that restricts a person’s freedom of choice. This applies equally to direct employment, labour supplied by agencies, subcontracted activity, and the sourcing of materials such as plants, timber, stone, soil products, and equipment. Any confirmed breach of this policy may result in termination of the relationship and, where appropriate, referral to the relevant authorities.

To support this commitment, we assess risk across our business and apply proportionate controls. This includes checking labour practices, reviewing working conditions, and ensuring that recruitment is carried out fairly and transparently. We expect our suppliers to uphold the same standards and to maintain proper records relating to wages, hours, age verification, and worker entitlements.

We also use supplier audits as a key part of our due diligence. These audits may be scheduled or unannounced, depending on the level of risk identified. During a supplier audit, we may review policies, interview relevant personnel, inspect records, and verify that workers are engaged voluntarily and treated with dignity. Where risks are identified, we require corrective action plans and monitor progress closely.

Our procurement decisions consider not only price and quality but also ethical performance. Landscaping Sudbury seeks to work with suppliers who demonstrate clear compliance with labour laws and who can show that they understand and manage modern slavery risks. If a supplier fails to meet our expectations, we may suspend orders, increase monitoring, or end the relationship entirely.

Reporting concerns is essential to maintaining a safe and responsible business. We encourage employees, contractors, and suppliers to raise concerns about suspicious recruitment practices, unusual payment arrangements, signs of coercion, document retention, or any other indicators of exploitation. Reports can be made through internal management channels, and all concerns are treated seriously, fairly, and confidentially.

Protection for whistleblowers is an important part of our approach. No one should suffer retaliation for raising a genuine concern in good faith. Allegations are investigated promptly, and appropriate action is taken based on the findings. This may include retraining, closer oversight, supplier remediation, or disengagement where necessary. We aim to create a culture in which ethical conduct is expected and supported at every level.

Training and awareness help reinforce our standards. Relevant staff receive information on recognising warning signs of modern slavery, including restricted movement, inconsistent pay, lack of control over identity documents, and signs of intimidation. Managers are reminded to review labour arrangements carefully and to escalate any issue that could indicate exploitation. By keeping awareness high, we improve our ability to prevent harm before it occurs.

This statement is reviewed in line with our wider governance cycle and is updated at least annually. The annual review allows us to assess whether our controls remain effective, whether new risks have emerged, and whether any improvements are needed across procurement, supervision, or reporting processes. Continuous improvement is central to our approach, and we document actions taken each year to strengthen compliance.

In the coming year, Landscaping Sudbury will continue to strengthen its modern slavery controls through improved supplier engagement, enhanced audit activity, and clearer internal awareness. We will maintain our zero-tolerance stance and expect every person working with us to share responsibility for ethical practice. By doing so, we help ensure that our landscape work is delivered with integrity, transparency, and respect for human dignity.