Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Clearance Hatch End

Garden Clearance Hatch End recognises its responsibility to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across its operations. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach and the steps we take to ensure that our care for the environment and clearances are not linked to exploitation. As a local provider of hatch end garden clearance and waste removal services, we are committed to ethical labour practices, transparent supply chains and continuous improvement.

We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour, bonded labour and any form of coercion or exploitation in our workforce and among our subcontractors. All staff and contractors engaged in garden clearance Hatch End tasks are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct that emphasises fair treatment, legal employment terms and the right to freedom of association.

Our commitment to responsible procurement includes a structured approach to supplier due diligence. For every new supplier of garden-clearance Hatch End services and materials we conduct checks on employment practices, identity verification and compliance with applicable labour laws. Where risks are identified, we require corrective action plans and follow-up audits to verify remediation.

Supplier Audits, Monitoring and Risk Assessment

Hatch End garden clearance operations are supported by periodic supplier audits. These audits combine documentation review with targeted site visits when relevant, focusing on payroll practices, working hours and recruitment arrangements. Our supplier assurance programme includes:

• Documentation review of contracts, payslips and right-to-work checks
• On-site verification where practical and safe
• Risk profiling to prioritise higher-risk partners

We also apply a tiered approach to supplier monitoring: high-risk suppliers receive enhanced oversight, medium-risk partners undergo scheduled reviews, and low-risk providers are subject to periodic validation. This helps focus our resources where the likelihood and impact of modern slavery are greatest in the garden clearance supply chain.

Reporting Channels and Remediation

Employees, contractors and stakeholders engaged in garden clearance in Hatch End are encouraged to report concerns through our confidential reporting channels. We maintain multiple internal routes for raising issues, including anonymous reporting mechanisms. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and escalated to senior management as required. Retaliation against reporters is strictly prohibited and will trigger disciplinary action.

When a potential case of exploitation is identified we take immediate steps to protect affected individuals, ensure their safety and provide support until independent services can be engaged. Where supplier non-compliance is confirmed we require corrective action and, if remediation fails or abuses are severe, we will terminate the commercial relationship to protect workers and our business integrity.

We provide training for staff and managers involved in Hatch End garden clearance activities so they can spot the signs of modern slavery and understand how to respond. Awareness initiatives include refresher modules, scenario-based learning and updates on legal obligations. Prevention through knowledge is a key pillar of our approach.

To ensure accountability, our Board and senior leadership review modern slavery risks and the effectiveness of controls. This includes an annual review of policies, supplier audit findings and any remediation outcomes. The annual review ensures that our statement remains current and drives continuous improvement across all garden clearance services in Hatch End and adjacent operations.

We publish this policy as part of our commitment to transparency and ethical supply chain management. Garden Clearance — Hatch End will continue to strengthen due diligence, maintain robust reporting channels and enforce strict contractual requirements with suppliers to keep modern slavery out of our business.

Signed: Senior Management Team — Garden Clearance Hatch End. This statement is reviewed at least once every 12 months and updated to reflect changes in law, business structure and identified risks.