Modern Slavery Statement — Hedge Trimming Paddington

Hedge Trimming Paddington is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships. This statement sets out our approach to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chain. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any form of forced labour, servitude, or exploitation and require the same standard from subcontractors and suppliers engaged in Paddington hedge trimming and related services.

Scope and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Our policy applies across all areas of our business including seasonal pruning, garden maintenance and Paddington hedge care. We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy to modern slavery and expect suppliers delivering hedge care in Paddington to comply with this requirement. Any evidence of trafficking, coercion, withholding of pay or restricted freedom will trigger immediate remedial action, contractual review, and potential termination.

We set expectations for suppliers and contractors through procurement terms and site engagement. Key obligations include:

• Compliance with labour rights and minimum employment standards for all workers engaged in hedge trimming Paddington operations;
• Transparent documentation of worker identity checks, hours worked and wage records;
• Immediate reporting of suspected modern slavery risks.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We conduct regular due diligence to identify and assess areas of potential risk across our supply chain for Paddington hedge trimming. This includes supplier questionnaires, risk-scoring and on-site verification. We prioritise audits where risk indicators are higher, using a combination of remote checks and physical supplier audits to verify compliance.

Our supplier audit programme involves targeted inspections and documentary review to ensure labour standards are met. Audits assess:

• Employment contracts and wage payments;
• Working hours, rest breaks and accommodation conditions if provided;
• Recruitment practices and use of recruitment fees.

When non-compliance is identified we require corrective action plans and follow-up audits. For serious breaches related to forced labour or human trafficking we will suspend contracts and engage legal remedies.

We invest in training and awareness for staff, contractors and supervisors involved in Paddington hedge trimming operations. Training covers recognising signs of modern slavery, reporting obligations and how to support affected individuals. Employees and subcontractors are encouraged to speak up if they see concerning practices in the field.

Reporting channels are available to raise concerns confidentially and safely. Reports can be made through internal whistleblowing mechanisms and via designated managers; all reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and documented. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who in good faith reports suspected modern slavery.

Governance, remediation and continual improvement are integral to our approach. Senior management reviews findings from audits and reports regularly and takes corrective steps when issues arise. We work collaboratively with supply chain partners to remediate harms, provide remedy to victims where appropriate, and update contractual standards to prevent reoccurrence.

Our statement covers the current financial year and reflects actions taken across Paddington hedge trimming and other landscaping services. We will continue to map our supply chain and extend checks to subcontract tiers to better understand where risks may exist and to implement effective mitigation measures.

We publish this declaration as part of our commitment to transparency and accountability. Hedge Trimming in Paddington remains dedicated to eliminating any form of modern slavery from our business and will escalate issues to relevant authorities when necessary to protect vulnerable workers.

Annual review: We will review this modern slavery statement annually to assess effectiveness, update our due diligence and audit programmes, and set improvement targets. This review will consider audit outcomes, remediation cases, evolving legal requirements and stakeholder expectations related to Paddington hedge services. Our ongoing aim is to strengthen protections, ensure robust supplier oversight and uphold the highest ethical standards across all hedge trimming and garden care activities.