Modern Slavery Statement for Hedge Trimming Seven Kings

Our Commitment

Hedge Trimming Seven Kings is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, child labour, or exploitation across our hedge trimming services in Seven Kings and wider neighbourhood works. Our team and subcontractors are required to adhere to ethical labour standards and local law, and we insist that suppliers share this commitment.

Our statement applies to all employees, temporary staff, contractors and third-party suppliers involved in Seven Kings hedge trimming projects. Senior management is accountable for ensuring policies are implemented, monitored and enforced. We recognise that the nature of grounds maintenance and hedge-trimming work can create vulnerabilities, and we proactively address those risks through training, vetting and active supervision.

We operate within the legal frameworks that combat modern slavery and human trafficking. For Hedge trimming in Seven Kings, we require that recruitment and employment practices are transparent, that workers receive fair remuneration, and that no fees are charged to secure employment. Where any breach is identified, we will take immediate corrective action, up to and including termination of contracts and cooperation with enforcement authorities.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers and subcontractors to accept and implement our Supplier Code of Conduct. This code explicitly prohibits exploitation, wage withholding, confiscation of identity documents and other coercive practices. Suppliers to Hedge-Trimming SevenKings must carry out due diligence on their own chains of supply and demonstrate continuous compliance through documentation and open communication.

Supplier audits are a central element of our risk mitigation. Audits are carried out on a routine and risk-based schedule, combining desk-based reviews, document checks and on-site inspections. Auditors assess payroll records, contracts, working conditions, accommodation (where supplied), health and safety procedures and recruitment practices. Findings result in corrective action plans with timelines for remediation.

Our audit process focuses on key areas:

• Verification of right-to-work and identity checks
• Payroll and working time records
• Supply chain traceability and subcontractor oversight
• Worker grievance mechanisms and freedom of movement

Reporting Channels, Monitoring and Review

We provide secure, accessible reporting channels for workers, suppliers and the public to raise concerns about potential modern slavery risks. Reporting channels include anonymous reporting mechanisms and escalation to senior management. Reports are investigated promptly and impartially, ensuring protection for whistleblowers and non-retaliation for good-faith disclosures. Investigations are documented and outcomes recorded.

The company performs ongoing monitoring of compliance and the effectiveness of controls. This includes periodic management reviews, performance indicators and tracking of corrective actions issued after supplier audits. We also conduct targeted assessments when changing suppliers or expanding service areas for hedge trimming in Seven Kings to ensure new risks are identified and mitigated early.

An annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our policies is carried out to reflect evolving risks, stakeholder expectations and legal obligations. The review is led by senior leadership and involves input from procurement, operations and HR. Results of the review may trigger policy updates, strengthened supplier requirements or additional training for our Hedge Trimming Seven Kings workforce. We remain resolute: a zero-tolerance stance underpins every decision.