Modern Slavery Statement — Hedge Trimming Soho

Hedge Trimming Soho is committed to eradicating modern slavery and human trafficking from our operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach for the full financial year and reflects the standards we apply across soho hedge trimming and related landscape services. We recognise that responsible business practices are essential to protect workers and communities involved in hedge maintenance Soho and adjacent activities.

Our policy scope covers all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by Hedge Trimming Soho, and applies to site teams, seasonal labour used for trimming hedges soho-wide and any subcontracted services. We adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, child labour and any form of exploitation. All staff are trained to spot indicators of modern slavery and to act without delay if concerns arise, with protections for those who report issues in good faith.

The zero-tolerance policy is enforced through clear contractual clauses, robust procurement standards and immediate remedial action where concerns are identified. Hedge trimming soho operations will suspend or terminate contracts when there is substantiated evidence that a supplier or partner is complicit in modern slavery. We will also work to support remediation for affected individuals where possible, balancing enforcement with a commitment to fair treatment.

Supply Chain Controls and Supplier Audits

Hedge Trimming Soho recognises that modern slavery risks are most likely to appear in lower tiers of the supply chain. Our mitigations include due diligence checks, mandatory compliance clauses and targeted supplier audits. We prioritise suppliers by risk—geography, labour intensity and subcontracting patterns—and focus audit resources accordingly to ensure soho hedge trimming supply partners meet our standards.

We operate a programme of supplier audits and assessments. Audits combine documentation review, on-site inspections where feasible and worker interviews. Key elements include:

• Contractual requirements demanding compliance with anti-slavery standards and the right to audit;
• Periodic supplier audits focused on payroll, recruitment practices and working conditions;
• Remediation plans for non-compliance and follow-up verification;
• Escalation protocols for severe breaches, including contract suspension or termination.

We also conduct background checks on agencies and intermediaries used to recruit seasonal teams for hedge maintenance in Soho. These checks are part of our supplier onboarding and renewal processes to reduce the risk of exploitative labour practices entering our service delivery.

Reporting channels are essential for detection and response. Hedge Trimming Soho maintains multiple confidential and accessible reporting mechanisms, including an internal reporting route, an anonymous whistleblowing process and an escalation path to senior management. All reports are treated as confidential and investigated promptly. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure that reports trigger appropriate remedial or disciplinary actions.

Monitoring, Training and Record Keeping

We deliver ongoing training to employees and supervisory staff to increase awareness of modern slavery indicators and reporting obligations. Records of audits, recruitment checks, training completion and investigations are retained securely to demonstrate due diligence. We apply a risk-based monitoring cadence and continuously refine our approach to remain responsive to emerging threats across the urban landscaping and hedge trimming Soho sectors.

Annual review: Hedge Trimming Soho will review this statement and the effectiveness of our measures at least once every 12 months. The annual review process includes analysis of audit findings, review of incident reports, stakeholder feedback and updates to contractual and operational controls. We commit to improving our programme, publishing changes and maintaining an unwavering stance against modern slavery in all forms across the soho hedge trimming and hedge maintenance Soho activities.