Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Temple

Garden Maintenance Temple issues this Modern Slavery Statement to affirm our commitment to a slavery-free supply chain and workforce. This anti-slavery declaration explains our zero-tolerance approach, sets out how our modern slavery policy operates across gardening services, and describes the controls we apply to prevent forced labour, human trafficking and other forms of exploitation within our operations and by our suppliers.

Our anti-slavery statement applies to all colleagues, contractors and partners. We require that every provider of landscaping, horticulture and maintenance services to Garden Maintenance Temple adheres to our standards. We emphasise transparency and proactively assess risk through contractual clauses, recruitment checks and mandatory adherence to our code of conduct. The slavery-free commitment is embedded in procurement decisions and daily management practice.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Governance

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. Any instance, suspicion or credible allegation is treated seriously, escalated to senior management, and investigated immediately. Our board reviews instances and corrective actions regularly. We require managers to ensure workers are not charged recruitment fees, have freedom of movement, and receive lawful pay and working conditions. The policy extends to temporary and seasonal labour used in grounds maintenance.

Our approach to due diligence includes supplier risk assessments, site visits and targeted audits. We maintain an approved supplier list and require suppliers to provide evidence of labour practices, payroll records and their own anti-slavery policies. If a supplier fails to meet expectations we use a graduated response: remediation plans, mandatory audits, contractual penalties and, where necessary, termination of the relationship. These measures are part of our formal modern slavery policy and procurement controls.

We carry out regular supplier audits and compliance checks focused on high-risk activities such as subcontracted landscaping, seasonal planting and external labour agencies. Our audits combine document reviews and on-site interviews with workers to spot signs of coercion, withholding of documents or unsafe accommodation. Findings produce action plans and follow-up audits to secure remediation. Audits are scheduled based on risk profiles and previous performance history.

To support prevention, Garden Maintenance Temple invests in training for line managers and procurement staff about indicators of modern slavery and best practices for ethical sourcing. We promote awareness among our teams so that potential issues are spotted early. Our recruitment procedures are designed to verify identity, check legal right to work, and ensure recruitment practices are free from exploitation.

We provide clear reporting channels for staff and third parties to raise concerns. These channels include anonymous reporting mechanisms and an internal whistleblowing procedure that protects reporters from retaliation. All reports are confidentially evaluated and investigated by an appointed compliance officer. We encourage contractors and suppliers to use the same secure routes to report issues without fear of recrimination.

Remediation and continuous improvement are central. When breaches are identified, we pursue victim-centred remediation, which may include safe repatriation, compensation and referral to specialist support services. We work with local authorities and NGOs where required to ensure humane and lawful outcomes. Our records of investigations and responses inform future prevention strategies.

Garden Maintenance Temple publishes this Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement annually to provide transparency about our actions. We review our policies, supplier audits and training programmes each year and adjust our controls to reflect evolving risks. The annual review process includes updates to contractual terms, audit scope, and risk assessment methodology to strengthen our anti-slavery safeguards.

Commitment, Review and Accountability

• Zero tolerance: immediate action on any breach.
• Supplier audits: risk-based inspections and follow-ups.
• Reporting channels: confidential routes for concerns.
• Annual review: continual improvement and transparency.

This statement is endorsed by senior leadership and represents Garden Maintenance Temple’s ongoing pledge to maintain ethical practices across our gardening, landscape and maintenance services. We remain committed to preventing exploitation, enforcing our anti-slavery policy, auditing suppliers rigorously and providing secure reporting channels while conducting a thorough annual review of our efforts.