Modern Slavery Statement for Gardeners Tokyngton
Gardeners Tokyngton is committed to operating with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights across every part of our work. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, forced labor, debt bondage, and human trafficking in our operations and supply chain. We recognise that landscaping, grounds maintenance, horticulture support, and procurement activities can carry risks, and we therefore apply zero-tolerance standards to any form of exploitation. Our commitment is embedded in our culture, reinforced through training, and supported by clear accountability. As Gardeners Tokyngton continues to grow, we remain focused on ethical conduct, lawful employment, and responsible sourcing. We expect every employee, contractor, and supplier associated with Tokyngton gardening services to uphold these principles at all times.
Our approach begins with robust governance. Senior management is responsible for overseeing compliance, while operational managers ensure that expectations are communicated throughout day-to-day activities. We assess potential risks in labor recruitment, subcontracting, and the purchase of plants, materials, equipment, and seasonal services. Where needed, we introduce additional controls, including verification of worker eligibility, review of pay practices, and checks on the use of third-party labor providers. Gardeners Tokyngton also requires written confirmation from suppliers that they comply with applicable employment laws and ethical labor standards. Any failure to meet these requirements is treated seriously and may lead to corrective action, suspension, or termination of the relationship.
We maintain clear reporting channels so that concerns can be raised early and safely. Employees and contractors are encouraged to report suspected exploitation, unsafe labor practices, or unusual recruitment arrangements through internal reporting routes and managerial escalation. Reports may be made confidentially, and no one will suffer retaliation for speaking up in good faith. This commitment strengthens trust within our workforce and helps us identify risks that may otherwise remain hidden. Tokyngton gardeners are trained to recognise warning signs such as restricted movement, withholding of documents, coercion, or unreasonable deductions from wages. Where a concern is identified, we investigate promptly, document findings, and take appropriate action in line with our disciplinary and procurement processes.
Supplier oversight is a central part of our modern slavery controls. We conduct supplier audits based on risk, focusing on labor-intensive services, high-volume purchasing, and arrangements involving subcontractors or agency workers. These audits may include document reviews, interviews, site observations, and checks on recruitment, wages, working hours, and accommodation where relevant. We also assess whether suppliers have their own policies, grievance procedures, and training in place. For higher-risk categories, Gardeners Tokyngton may require evidence of worker contracts, proof of lawful pay, and confirmation that fees are not being charged to workers. Findings from audits are recorded and used to strengthen our procurement decisions. If non-compliance is identified, we seek immediate remediation and, where necessary, increase monitoring or end the relationship.
Training and awareness are essential to prevention. Staff involved in hiring, purchasing, supervision, and subcontract management receive guidance on identifying modern slavery risks and on applying our ethical standards consistently. We also communicate our expectations to suppliers so that Tokyngton garden maintenance activities are delivered responsibly throughout the supply chain. This includes ensuring that recruitment is voluntary, ages are verified, and workers understand the terms of their employment. Our zero-tolerance policy means we do not accept forced labor, child labor, or any arrangement that undermines personal freedom. We believe that ethical horticulture depends on fair treatment, transparent processes, and respect for the dignity of every worker.
We review the effectiveness of our measures at least annually. The annual review considers audit outcomes, reported concerns, training completion, supplier performance, and any changes in legal or commercial risk. It also allows us to update our controls in response to new information or emerging best practice. 
Where improvements are needed, we assign actions, deadlines, and responsible owners to ensure progress is tracked. This process helps Gardeners Tokyngton maintain a living statement rather than a static policy, ensuring our safeguards continue to evolve. Our aim is to reduce risk year after year while maintaining high standards across all areas of operation.
This statement reflects the ongoing commitment of Gardeners Tokyngton to responsible business conduct and the protection of human rights. We will continue to strengthen our controls, monitor our supply chain, and respond decisively to any sign of exploitation. By combining zero-tolerance principles, supplier audits, reporting channels, and annual review, we aim to provide a clear framework for prevention and accountability. In doing so, Tokyngton gardening teams, partners, and suppliers can work within a system that values fairness, legality, and respect. Our commitment is firm: modern slavery has no place in our business or in the wider network of services we rely upon.