Lawn Mowing Camden Modern Slavery Statement

At Lawn Mowing Camden we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out our commitment to identifying, preventing and remediating any risk of exploitation within our Camden lawn care and Camden grass cutting services. Our board and senior management take responsibility for ensuring policies and resources are allocated to this purpose.

Scope and approach

Our policy applies to every employee, contractor and supplier engaged by Lawn Mowing Camden, including temporary labour, subcontractors and third-party service providers engaged to deliver Camden lawn mowing services and grounds maintenance. We adopt a proportionate, risk-based approach to due diligence and assurance, recognising that different parts of our supply chain present different levels of risk.

Governance and responsibilities

We have established clear governance for anti-slavery compliance. Senior management oversee implementation while operational managers and procurement staff are responsible for day-to-day risk management. All staff receive training on recognising signs of exploitation, with additional role-specific guidance for supervisors and procurement teams. Our code of conduct explicitly references modern slavery expectations and supplier obligations.

Supplier audits and due diligence

We conduct regular supplier audits and targeted reviews to verify compliance with our ethical sourcing standards. Our supplier assurance includes:

• Pre-contract screening to identify high-risk suppliers and sectors;
• Periodic on-site and remote audits focusing on labour practices, working hours and recruitment fees;
• Contract clauses requiring suppliers to comply with anti-slavery laws and allow audit access.

Where audits identify concerns, we require corrective action plans and monitor remediation progress. We prioritise collaborative remediation with suppliers and will terminate relationships where serious or persistent breaches are not resolved.

Our approach to procurement for Camden lawn maintenance emphasizes transparency and traceability. We encourage suppliers to map their own labour supply chains and to provide evidence of recruitment practices, pay records and worker authorisation documentation. Training and capacity-building support is offered to smaller suppliers to help them meet our standards.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We provide multiple confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected exploitation. Reports are treated seriously and managed promptly and sensitively. To protect reporters, we maintain strict non-retaliation protections and ensure anonymity where requested. Our formal reporting procedures include:

• Internal escalation to HR and compliance teams;
• Independent external reporting options for anonymous disclosures;
• Prompt investigation with documented outcomes and corrective measures.

We ensure that any investigations respect the rights of all parties and that appropriate support is available to affected workers, including referral to specialist services where required.

Monitoring, remediation and continuous improvement

We maintain ongoing monitoring of our performance against key anti-slavery indicators and seek continual improvement in our policies and practices. When instances of modern slavery are identified, we pursue practical remediation for victims, remedial action with suppliers and improvements to controls to prevent recurrence. Collaboration with other businesses and industry stakeholders strengthens our approach and helps drive higher standards across the sector.

Annual review: Our Modern Slavery Statement and related policies are reviewed at least once every 12 months. The annual review examines audit findings, incident reports, training uptake and supplier performance. Outcomes of the review inform updates to our risk assessment, procurement procedures and capacity-building programmes. Senior management and the board consider the review results and agree on any significant changes to policy or resource allocation.

In conclusion, Lawn Mowing Camden reaffirms its commitment to eradicating modern slavery from its Camden lawn mowing operations and supply chains. We will continue to act with integrity, promote responsible procurement and ensure victims receive support while holding perpetrators to account. This modern slavery statement is part of our ongoing effort to ensure safe, fair and transparent employment practices across all Camden lawn care activities.