Modern Slavery Statement for Landscaping Millbank

Landscaping Millbank is committed to conducting business in a lawful, ethical, and responsible manner. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the principles and actions that guide our approach to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation across our operations and supply chains. We recognise that the landscaping sector can involve complex labour arrangements, seasonal work, and multiple suppliers, which means vigilance is essential. Our commitment is built on a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery, supported by due diligence, training, and continuous improvement.

Modern slavery is a serious human rights violation. It can take many forms, including servitude, debt bondage, forced or compulsory labour, and child exploitation. Landscaping Millbank expects every person working on our behalf to uphold the highest standards of conduct. We apply this expectation not only to our own teams, but also to contractors, labour providers, and supply chain partners. No commercial objective will ever justify abuse, coercion, or exploitation.

Our Commitment

The Landscaping Millbank approach is grounded in respect for people and accountability in practice. We require managers to identify risks, respond promptly to concerns, and take decisive action where standards are not met. This includes checking worker welfare, examining employment practices, and ensuring that labour is provided voluntarily and under fair terms. Where risk is identified, we act quickly to protect affected individuals and to prevent recurrence.

We recognise that effective prevention depends on strong oversight of our supply chain. As part of our landscaping modern slavery statement commitments, we conduct supplier audits proportionate to the level of risk. These audits may include reviewing right-to-work documentation, wage records, recruitment practices, and evidence of safe working conditions. Where necessary, we request corrective action plans and monitor progress until concerns are resolved.

Supplier Standards and Due Diligence

Our supplier onboarding process includes screening for ethical standards, labour compliance, and transparency in recruitment. Landscaping Millbank expects suppliers to confirm that they do not use forced labour, withholding of identity documents, unlawful deductions, or recruitment fees charged to workers. We also encourage suppliers to maintain accurate records and provide assurance that subcontractors are held to the same expectations. If a supplier fails to meet our standards, we may suspend or end the relationship.

Training plays an important role in helping staff understand warning signs and respond appropriately. Team members involved in procurement, site management, and contract oversight receive guidance on identifying indicators such as restricted movement, unexplained fear, poor living conditions, or inconsistent pay arrangements. This awareness helps strengthen our safeguarding culture and supports the effective implementation of our modern slavery policy.

Reporting concerns is essential to our prevention strategy. Landscaping Millbank provides multiple reporting channels so that workers, suppliers, and other stakeholders can raise concerns safely and without fear of retaliation. All reports are treated seriously, handled sensitively, and investigated promptly. We support a speak-up culture in which concerns can be raised in good faith and reviewed by the appropriate manager or compliance lead.

Any allegation or suspicion of exploitation is escalated immediately for review. We may work with suppliers, legal advisers, or relevant authorities where appropriate to address the issue and protect those at risk. Our landscaping business depends on trust, and that trust is sustained only when we demonstrate clear action, transparency, and accountability. Retaliation against anyone who raises a concern is strictly prohibited.

We also expect our partners to maintain comparable grievance processes. This creates a stronger safeguard throughout the value chain and helps ensure that workers can seek help without barriers. By promoting open communication, we aim to identify risk early and reduce the chance that harmful practices remain hidden.

Landscaping Millbank reviews this statement annually to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with legal requirements and operational realities. The review considers audit findings, supplier performance, incident reports, training outcomes, and any emerging risks linked to labour sourcing or subcontracting. Where improvements are needed, we update our procedures and reinforce accountability across the business.

Our annual review also helps measure progress against our ethical sourcing goals. We use the findings to strengthen controls, refine our risk assessment methods, and improve communication with suppliers and staff. This commitment reflects our belief that prevention is ongoing, not a one-time exercise. The statement is therefore a living document that evolves with our business and supply chain.

In closing, Landscaping Millbank reaffirms its determination to prevent all forms of modern slavery and exploitation. Through a zero-tolerance policy, robust supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and an annual review process, we seek to protect workers and uphold ethical standards across every part of our work. We will continue to strengthen our controls and expectations so that respect for human dignity remains central to everything we do.