Modern Slavery Statement — Hedge Trimming Archway

Hedge Trimming Archway is committed to a zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out the measures we take to prevent forced labour, servitude and other forms of exploitation in all aspects of our hedge maintenance and gardening services in Archway and surrounding areas. We recognise that ethical labour and respect for human rights are core to our business integrity and community responsibility.

Scope and Commitment

We apply proportional due diligence across our teams and subcontractors, including seasonal hedge trimmers, permanent grounds staff and any third-party labour providers. Our commitment extends to suppliers of equipment, plant hire and materials used by Hedge Trimming Archway and affiliated contracting partners. We require that every supplier and partner adhere to our standards and that any breach is treated seriously and promptly addressed.

Policies and Expectations

The company enforces a clear supplier code of conduct that includes expectations on working hours, wage payment, identity checks and safe working conditions. We will not tolerate exploitation in any form. All engagements are assessed for risk and include contractual requirements prohibiting forced labour and human trafficking. Where necessary we reserve the right to terminate agreements with suppliers who fail to meet these obligations.

Due diligence measures include targeted supplier audits and risk assessments tailored to the hedge trimming and landscaping sector. We conduct desktop checks and, where indicated by risk, on-site audits to verify employment records and working conditions. Audit findings are recorded and acted upon; remediation plans are required for any non-compliance. Our supplier audits focus on payroll evidence, right-to-work documentation and safe recruitment practices to ensure there is no modern slavery in the workforces that support our Archway hedge trimming activities.

Hedge Trimming Archway maintains training and awareness programmes for staff and supervisors so they can recognise signs of exploitation. Managers are trained to escalate concerns and to apply our policies consistently. We also require subcontractors to provide training materials that reflect our standards and the lawful rights of workers.

We incorporate specific contractual clauses in procurement that require transparency and cooperation with audits. Our procurement team evaluates supplier responses and insists on improvements where gaps are found. Archway hedge trimming suppliers are rated based on compliance and ethical performance, and higher-risk suppliers are subject to enhanced scrutiny.

Reporting channels are clearly defined to encourage the confidential reporting of suspected exploitation. Staff and third parties can report concerns through internal channels or by raising issues directly with their manager. We have a formal escalation pathway and ensure reports are investigated impartially. Employees who raise concerns in good faith are protected from retaliation and will receive appropriate support.

The annual review process for our modern slavery programme is robust and systematic. Every year we evaluate our risk profile, the effectiveness of supplier audits, the adequacy of reporting channels and the impact of our training. Outcomes are recorded and used to update policies, improve supplier engagement and strengthen enforcement of our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery.

Hedge Trimmers Archway will continue to refine these measures, including extending audits where necessary, enhancing contractor oversight and collaborating with peers in the landscaping sector to share best practices. Our objective is to ensure that every part of our business and supply chain operates free from forced labour, exploitation and trafficking. This statement is published to make our stance explicit and to guide ongoing action to prevent modern slavery in our services and supply chains.