Modern Slavery Statement — Hedge Trimming Twickenham

Hedge Trimming Twickenham is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in any part of our operations. We maintain a zero-tolerance stance against forced labour, bonded labour and exploitation across all our urban and suburban hedging services. This statement explains our approach to risk management, the responsibilities we set for staff and partners, and the steps we take to protect workers involved in hedge trimming Twickenham projects.

Scope and commitment

Our pledge covers employees, contractors and third-party suppliers involved in hedge maintenance, hedge-cutting and associated landscape services. We require compliance with national labour laws as well as ethical standards that exceed minimum legal requirements. Hedge-Trimming Twickenham expects transparency throughout the supply chain and partners who work with us must commit contractually to our anti-slavery principles. We promote a culture where workers in hedge care in Twickenham are respected, informed and empowered to raise concerns.

We deploy robust recruitment checks, document verification and clear contract terms to ensure workers are engaged lawfully and free from undue restriction. Staff receive induction training that covers rights at work and how to seek help. All supervisors are trained to recognise signs of exploitation, including withheld wages, restricted movement or unusually high recruitment fees, and to escalate these concerns for immediate action.

Zero-tolerance policy

Our zero-tolerance modern slavery policy is applied to procurement, subcontracting and local partnerships. Any evidence of forced labour, human trafficking or other exploitation prompts decisive action: contractual remediation, termination of supply relationships and, where necessary, notification to law enforcement and regulatory authorities. These measures apply to every engagement for hedge trimming in Twickenham and related maintenance work.

Supplier audits and due diligence

We conduct thorough due diligence on suppliers and subcontractors. This includes pre-qualification screening, on-site audits and periodic reviews of documentation and labour practices. Audits verify identity checks, wage records, working hours and the absence of coercive practices. Findings are recorded, and suppliers are required to implement corrective action plans with defined timelines where shortcomings are identified.

As part of our continuous improvement we maintain a checklist of audit indicators and assess risk by geography, contract type and labour intensity. Key activities include:

• Verification of identity and right to work for all personnel engaged in hedge care
• Examination of payroll, contracts and payment practices to detect withheld or illegal deductions
• Worker interviews and observation of site conditions to assess freedom of movement and treatment

Reporting channels We provide confidential and secure channels to report suspected modern slavery. These channels are accessible to employees, subcontractors and community members who may observe exploitation linked to hedge maintenance or other activities. Reports can be made anonymously and are treated with care to protect those who raise concerns from any form of retaliation.

Every report is handled by trained investigators following a documented process that ensures timely assessment, victim support and appropriate remedial measures. Where abuse is alleged, we prioritise the safety and welfare of affected individuals and coordinate with specialist services when required. Transparency and responsiveness are core to our approach and we maintain records of all reported incidents and the remedial steps taken.

Annual review and governance: This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once a year by senior management to evaluate effectiveness, audit outcomes and any new risk areas related to Hedge Trimming Twickenham operations. The review informs updates to policy, training, supplier expectations and monitoring metrics so our approach remains robust and proportionate to emerging challenges. Through vigilance, audits, secure reporting and an unwavering zero-tolerance policy, we aim to prevent modern slavery across all our hedge care activities in Twickenham.