Modern Slavery Statement for Lawn Mowing Services

We, the providers of professional lawn mowing services and comprehensive lawn-care services, are committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all parts of our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out our approach to risk identification, mitigation and the steps we take to ensure ethical, safe and lawful labour standards across residential and commercial grass cutting services.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

Our organisation maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of forced labour, debt bondage, child labour and human trafficking. We require every colleague, subcontractor and vendor engaged in grass cutting and lawn maintenance services to comply with these standards. We will not accept arrangements that compromise worker rights, and we reserve the right to terminate contracts where evidence of exploitation is found.

Scope and Commitments

We apply the statement to our full service portfolio including residential lawn mowing, commercial lawn care and specialist turf maintenance. Our commitments include regular supplier due diligence, fair recruitment practices and transparent wage verification. We emphasize ethical procurement and expect our suppliers to demonstrate equivalent modern slavery safeguards.

To reinforce accountability we conduct supplier audits and risk assessments tailored for lawn maintenance and landscaping supply chains. Audit activities include document verification, site visits, worker interviews and payroll checks. Key audit elements are:

• Verification of identity and age documentation
• Review of contracts, pay slips and working hours
• Supplier policies on recruitment and sub-contracting
• Health and safety and accommodation inspections where relevant

Our supplier audits for mowing contractors and grounds maintenance suppliers are scheduled based on risk rating; higher-risk suppliers receive priority reviews. We monitor corrective actions and require evidence of remediation. Audit results inform supplier performance evaluations and decisions on continued engagement.

We maintain clear reporting channels to allow workers, subcontractors and members of the public to raise concerns about exploitation in our lawn maintenance operations. Reports can be made anonymously through internal hotlines, secure email forms and third-party whistleblower services. All allegations are treated seriously, investigated promptly and escalated to senior management when necessary. Confidentiality and protection from retaliation are assured for reporters.

Our training program for teams delivering grass cutting services includes guidance on recognising signs of modern slavery, understanding recruitment fees, and supporting vulnerable workers. Supervisors are trained to spot red flags such as withheld identity documents, unusual recruitment intermediaries or restricted movement. Preventative measures include ensuring transparent contracts, regular pay audits and verifying that no recruitment fees are charged.

We will publish an annual review of this modern slavery statement and our actions. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, reporting mechanisms and staff training. It includes measurable outcomes, trends identified from investigations and any corrective steps taken. Findings guide continuous improvement and help shape procurement and contractor management strategies for future lawn maintenance projects.

Governance for this statement rests with senior leadership and the compliance team, who oversee implementation across all services including mowing, turf care and groundskeeping. Responsibility for supplier engagement and audit follow-up is delegated to procurement managers and contract supervisors with clear accountability and reporting lines.

We expect our supply chain partners to uphold the same standards. Where breaches are found, we will seek remediation and may terminate contracts. Our approach balances remediation and enforcement, aiming to protect affected workers while removing exploitative practices from our grass-cutting and lawn upkeep services.

By declaring this policy we reaffirm our commitment to ethical operations in every aspect of lawn maintenance and landscaping work. We will continue to strengthen our systems, collaborate with industry peers and relevant organisations, and ensure this modern slavery statement remains effective and current through ongoing review and action.