Modern Slavery Statement — Grass Cutting Service Commitment

Grass Cutting Service providers must be vigilant about exploitation risks. This statement outlines the policies and actions our lawn maintenance operation takes to prevent modern slavery in all forms, including forced labour, human trafficking and debt bondage. We operate a zero-tolerance policy and expect the same standard from partners across grounds maintenance, turf care, and domestic grass-cutting services. We will not tolerate any practice that compromises human dignity or freedom.

We recognize that vulnerabilities can appear across the supply chain for grass cutting and grounds-keeping projects, from seasonal labour for verge cutting to subcontracted landscaping work. Our approach is informed by regular risk assessments and a commitment to continuous improvement. Preventing modern slavery is integrated into procurement, contractor onboarding and everyday operational procedures to protect workers and maintain ethical service delivery.

Our policy requires that all subcontractors and suppliers engaged to deliver grass cutting services and related landscape management comply with our standards. We include clear contractual terms that require compliance with labour laws and human rights principles, and we reserve the right to suspend or terminate contracts where violations or credible allegations of modern slavery arise.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

To uphold our standards we conduct regular supplier audits and assessments focused on conditions of employment, recruitment practices and worker welfare. Audits combine documentary review, site visits and interviews where appropriate. We prioritise suppliers that demonstrate responsible employment practices and transparency in their supply chain for lawn care and grass-cutting service delivery.

Our supplier due diligence includes checks for appropriate wages, working hours, safe transport, and honest recruitment without fees. We also evaluate recruitment channels for foreign or seasonal workers in turf maintenance and domestic lawn-cutting roles to ensure there are no exploitative practices. Findings prompt corrective action plans and follow-ups as necessary.

Where risks are identified we implement remediation measures. These measures may include requiring immediate corrective actions, providing support or training to suppliers, restructuring contracts, or ending relationships with non-compliant parties. Our goal is to protect affected workers while ensuring lasting improvements across our grass cutting operations.

We maintain multiple reporting channels so that concerns about modern slavery can be raised confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Staff, contractors and third parties involved in lawn maintenance, verge cutting and grounds maintenance can report issues through internal hotlines, anonymised reporting systems and designated welfare officers. Reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly.

Reporting channels include written reports, secure digital forms and established escalation routes for urgent matters. We encourage early reporting of suspicious recruitment practices, withheld wages, restricted movement or other indicators of exploitation. Every report triggers a risk assessment and, where necessary, immediate action to protect those affected.

Training and awareness are central to prevention. We provide regular training for managers, contractors and on-site supervisors involved in grass cutting and landscaping about the signs of modern slavery and how to respond. This training is updated annually and tailored to the specific risks associated with seasonal labour and subcontracted grounds care.

Monitoring and continuous improvement: We monitor our anti-slavery performance using key indicators such as audit outcomes, number of reports received, remediation completion rates and supplier compliance levels. These metrics inform our improvement plans and help ensure that our grass-cutting services remain free from coercion and exploitation.

Annual review: We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our related policies. The review evaluates effectiveness, updates risk assessments, revises audit protocols and refreshes training materials. The annual review also reconfirms the organisation’s commitment to a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery across all landscaping, lawn care and grass-cutting service activities.

We expect every employee, contractor and supplier to uphold these standards. By embedding ethical practices into procurement, contracting and on-the-ground supervision, our grass cutting and grounds maintenance operation aims to be a sector leader in preventing exploitation and protecting worker rights.