Hedge Trimming Hoxton Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Hedge Trimming Hoxton is committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, modern slavery, or exploitation across our gardening and hedge maintenance services. This statement explains our approach to risk management, supply chain oversight, reporting channels and the scheduled annual review that underpins continuous improvement for Hoxton hedge trimming activities.

Our zero-tolerance policy is embedded in company standards and is communicated to all employees, contractors and subcontractors. We require that everyone engaged in hedge trimmers Hoxton work is treated with dignity and fairness. Any evidence of forced work, withholding of wages, or unlawful restrictions on movement will result in immediate action, including termination of contracts and referral to appropriate authorities. We explicitly prohibit the use of exploitative recruitment practices or debt bondage at every level of our operations.

To ensure accountability across our supply chain, Hedge Trimming Hoxton performs targeted supplier audits and risk assessments. We maintain a supplier code of conduct that requires compliance with labour standards, legal working hours and transparent wage practices. Our audit approach includes:

• Document reviews and verification of payroll and employment records for high-risk suppliers
• On-site visits and worker interviews with independent representation where feasible
• Corrective action plans and follow-up audits to ensure remediation

Supplier audits, responsible sourcing and contractual safeguards

We use a tiered approach to supplier management for Hoxton hedge care: suppliers are classified by risk level, and higher-risk providers—such as seasonal labour or subcontracted hedge trimmers—are prioritised for audit. Contract clauses require suppliers to adhere to our anti-slavery standards and to allow access for audits. Where suppliers fail to remediate confirmed issues, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships.

Reporting channels are available to all workers and stakeholders involved with hedge maintenance in Hoxton. We operate multiple safe mechanisms for raising concerns, including anonymous reporting routes. Reports are handled promptly and confidentially by trained personnel. Our approach includes:

• Confidential intake and independent investigation procedures to protect whistleblowers
• Clear escalation protocols for suspected criminal activity
• Support measures for impacted workers, including referrals to relevant support services

Whistleblowing and protection

Anyone raising concerns about modern slavery in our hedge maintenance supply chain will be protected from retaliation. We encourage staff and contractors to report issues promptly; reports are taken seriously and investigated with impartiality and urgency.

Hedge Trimming Hoxton commits to an annual review of our modern slavery prevention measures. Each year we evaluate the effectiveness of supplier audits, risk assessments, contractual clauses and reporting processes. The review includes stakeholder consultation, assessment of incident responses and updates to training for managers and field teams. Outcomes of the annual review inform enhancements to policies, improved supplier due diligence and targeted capacity building for suppliers and employees.

We maintain training programmes for staff and supervisors involved in hedge trimming Hoxton activities to raise awareness of indicators of modern slavery, proper recruitment practices and the use of reporting channels. Training materials are updated following the annual review and in response to any legislative or operational changes.

In summary, Hedge Trimming Hoxton affirms its firm commitment to combat modern slavery in all its forms across the Hoxton hedge trimming and hedge maintenance network. We will continue to enforce a zero-tolerance stance, conduct regular supplier audits, maintain clear and protected reporting channels, and undertake an annual review to strengthen our safeguards. These measures reflect our ongoing duty to ensure that every hedge we trim is maintained ethically and responsibly.