Modern Slavery Statement — Hedge Trimming Feltham Commitment

Hedge Trimming Feltham is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out our approach to ensure that our hedge services in Feltham are delivered with the highest ethical standards. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, exploitation or coercion and will take decisive action when concerns arise. Our pledge covers employees, subcontractors and suppliers engaged in Feltham hedging, landscape maintenance and related services.

Our Principles and Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a zero-tolerance stance: exploitation is unacceptable in any part of our business. All staff and partners must adhere to our code of conduct, which explicitly prohibits modern slavery, child labour and any deceptive recruitment practices. All workers providing hedgerow care, residential hedge trimming or commercial hedge maintenance in Feltham are to be treated with dignity and fairness, with lawful remuneration and freedom of movement. We strictly forbid retention of identity documents and any withholding of pay.

Our Feltham hedge trimming and landscaping procurement criteria include checks on labour conditions, recruitment intermediaries and contractual safeguards. We screen potential contractors and suppliers before engagement and require contractual assurances that they comply with anti-slavery legislation and best practice.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We implement proportionate due diligence for all suppliers and subcontractors in the Feltham area and beyond. This includes documented risk assessments and ongoing monitoring. For higher-risk supply relationships, we conduct regular supplier audits that evaluate:

• Working conditions and hours for hedge maintenance crews and seasonal workers
• Recruitment processes used by subcontractors, including payment of any fees
• Evidence of identity checks and lawful entitlement to work
• Payroll and payment records to confirm wage compliance

Audit activity is proportionate: where risks are low, we rely on declarations and documentation; where risks are elevated, we schedule on-site audits, interviews with workers and corrective action plans. We expect suppliers to cooperate fully and to remedy any non-compliance promptly. Failure to address identified issues may result in contract termination or a ban from future tendering for Feltham hedge services.

We have established internal reporting channels and whistleblowing procedures to encourage the reporting of concerns relating to modern slavery. Staff and third parties can raise issues confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Reports may be raised through line managers, nominated compliance officers or anonymous reporting mechanisms. All reports are treated seriously and investigated thoroughly.

In addition to internal channels, we provide clear steps for escalating concerns and cooperate with relevant authorities and law enforcement where appropriate. We offer support and referral to specialist services for any individual identified as a victim of exploitation, ensuring their safety and access to assistance.

Training and awareness are core to our prevention strategy. Employees engaged in Feltham hedge trimming, grounds maintenance and procurement receive regular training on recognising signs of modern slavery, how to use reporting channels and the expectations placed on suppliers. We also circulate refresher materials and update training content to reflect legislative changes and lessons learned from audits.

We will continue to review and update this statement and our practices through an annual review process. Each year, senior management will assess the effectiveness of our policies, audit outcomes, training uptake and any incidents reported. The annual review ensures continuous improvement in our approach to combating modern slavery, integrating feedback from stakeholders and aligning with evolving best practice.

Hedge Trimming Feltham remains resolute in preventing exploitation within our operations and supply chain. By enforcing a zero-tolerance policy, conducting supplier audits, maintaining robust reporting channels and committing to an annual review, we strive to ensure that our Feltham hedge services are ethical, transparent and free from modern slavery.