Hedge Trimming Richmond — Modern Slavery Statement

Hedge Trimming Richmond is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. As a local provider of hedge trimming in Richmond and related landscape services, we declare a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, involuntary servitude, or exploitation in our workforce and supply chain. This statement sets out the actions we take across our Richmond hedge trimming services and our broader arboricultural activities to identify, mitigate and remediate risks.

Our statement applies to all teams engaged in Richmond hedge maintenance, hedge trimming services Richmond, and seasonal contractors who support our work. We expect every colleague and subcontractor to uphold our standards. We emphasise transparency and require that suppliers and partners adopt equivalent measures. All workers are to be treated with dignity and paid in accordance with legal standards; any deviation will be investigated and addressed.

The zero-tolerance policy is clear: any evidence of modern slavery in association with Hedge Trimming Richmond will trigger immediate action, including termination of contracts and referral to the appropriate authorities where required. We will take remedial steps for affected individuals, including providing support and cooperating with enforcement agencies. This approach informs both our employee conduct rules and company-wide procurement obligations.

Policies, Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We conduct rigorous due diligence across our supply chain, particularly where the risk is higher in seasonal labour or subcontracted hedge maintenance in Richmond. Our procurement standards require suppliers to demonstrate:

• Worker verification and lawful employment status;
• Transparent payroll and payment practices;
• Safe working conditions and adherence to health and safety regulations.

Supplier audits are carried out on a risk-based schedule. Audits include documentation reviews, on-site inspections where practical, and interviews with workers to verify conditions. Where risks are identified, we require corrective action plans, follow-up assessments and, if necessary, disengagement. Our audit framework is designed to be proportionate and constructive so suppliers can remediate shortcomings while protecting worker welfare.

In addition to formal audits, Hedge Trimming Richmond integrates modern slavery checks into contract tendering and renewal processes. We use contractual clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery standards and reserve the right to audit records. Training for procurement staff and team leads ensures awareness of indicators of exploitation and clarity on escalation protocols.

Reporting Channels, Protection and Annual Review

We maintain accessible reporting channels for employees, subcontractors and third parties to raise concerns about exploitation or coercion. Reports can be made through internal mechanisms established by our management team; we emphasise confidentiality and non-retaliation. All allegations are treated seriously and investigated promptly according to our investigation procedure, with support provided to anyone who may be vulnerable.

When a report is substantiated, Hedge Trimming Richmond takes immediate steps to protect affected persons, including safe re-housing of work arrangements, referrals to support services and termination of relationships with non-compliant suppliers. We will collaborate with law enforcement and specialist organisations where appropriate, and we document remedial outcomes to prevent recurrence.

Our policy framework is subject to an annual review to ensure its continued effectiveness across Richmond hedge trimming operations and related services. This review assesses audit results, incident reports, supplier performance and training outcomes; it drives continuous improvement and updates to policy, procurement terms and training curricula. The review is approved by senior management and informs our priorities for the coming year, reinforcing our commitment to ethical practice in hedge care and grounds maintenance across Richmond.

Hedge Trimming Richmond stands firm in its obligation to prevent modern slavery in all facets of its activity. We require the same standards from suppliers and partners, conduct proportionate supplier audits and maintain robust reporting channels to protect workers. Through regular annual review and ongoing training, we will continue to refine our procedures and ensure that all who work for, or with, our company are treated fairly and with respect.

This statement represents our continued commitment: a practical, enforceable and evolving approach to address modern slavery risks in hedge trimming services across Richmond and the surrounding area. We will monitor progress, act decisively on concerns, and work proactively to foster a supply chain free from exploitation.

Signed on behalf of Hedge Trimming Richmond — a pledge to uphold human rights, protect vulnerable workers and maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct across our business and supply networks.