Modern Slavery Statement for Landscapers Lee

Landscapers Lee is committed to conducting business with integrity, respect, and responsibility. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitative working practices within our operations and across our supply chain. We recognise that landscaping can involve multiple tiers of labour, subcontracting, and material sourcing, which may increase the risk of abuse if controls are not strong. For that reason, Landscapers Lee applies a clear zero-tolerance approach to any form of modern slavery.

Our commitment applies to every part of the business, including employees, contractors, temporary workers, and suppliers. We expect everyone working with Landscapers Lee to uphold lawful, fair, and ethical employment standards. We do not tolerate child labour, debt bondage, document retention, intimidation, or any practice that removes a person’s freedom to choose work. Where risks are identified, we act promptly and decisively to investigate, remediate, and prevent recurrence.

This statement reflects our ongoing responsibility to ensure that our landscaping services are delivered without exploitation. We are aware that seasonal demand, site-based work, and extended supply chains can create vulnerabilities. As a result, our controls are designed to support transparency from recruitment through to delivery. We also encourage an open culture in which concerns can be raised safely and in confidence.

Risk Assessment and Supplier Due Diligence

Supplier oversight is central to our approach. Landscapers Lee carries out proportionate checks on new and existing suppliers to assess labour practices, legal compliance, and ethical conduct. These reviews may include verification of trading records, employment standards, right-to-work controls, and subcontracting arrangements. Suppliers must confirm that they do not use forced, trafficked, or otherwise exploited labour in any part of their operations.

We use a risk-based process to identify higher-risk categories, such as labour providers, imported materials, and subcontracted services. Where risks are elevated, we may request additional evidence, carry out site visits, or require corrective action plans. Landscapers Lee reserves the right to suspend or end relationships with suppliers that fail to meet our standards. This helps ensure that our purchasing decisions support ethical and lawful working conditions.

In addition to onboarding checks, we monitor supplier performance throughout the relationship. Our team reviews incidents, delivery patterns, and compliance information to identify warning signs of poor labour practices. If concerns arise, they are investigated and escalated appropriately. We believe that consistent due diligence is essential to preventing modern slavery from entering our operations through indirect channels.

Reporting Channels, Training, and Accountability

We provide multiple channels for reporting concerns about modern slavery or related misconduct. Any worker, supplier, or stakeholder may raise issues internally through management, compliance leads, or designated reporting routes. Reports may be made without fear of retaliation, discrimination, or adverse treatment. Concerns are handled discreetly, with confidentiality maintained wherever possible and with the wellbeing of the affected person placed at the centre of our response.

Training supports our prevention strategy. Relevant staff receive information on recognising indicators of exploitation, including unusual control over workers, restricted movement, withheld wages, or coercive behaviour. Managers are expected to act on concerns immediately and to document actions taken. This helps ensure that potential cases are not overlooked and that the company responds in a consistent and accountable way.

Accountability sits with senior management, who review compliance issues and oversee progress against our anti-slavery commitments. Landscapers Lee understands that prevention is not a one-time exercise; it requires active leadership, regular oversight, and a willingness to improve controls when new risks emerge.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This statement, and the controls described within it, are reviewed annually to ensure they remain effective and relevant. The review considers changes in legislation, business activity, supplier risk, and operational lessons learned over the year. Where improvements are needed, we update policies, strengthen checks, and refresh training so that our approach stays robust.

We also use the annual review to measure the effectiveness of our supplier audits, reporting channels, and incident response processes. If trends indicate a need for more detailed checks or stronger oversight, we adjust our approach accordingly. The aim is continuous improvement, not simply compliance. By reviewing and refining our controls each year, Landscapers Lee reinforces its commitment to ethical sourcing and responsible working practices.

Modern slavery has no place in our business or in the supply networks that support our landscaping work. Through a zero-tolerance policy, targeted supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and a disciplined annual review, Landscapers Lee seeks to protect workers and uphold the highest standards of integrity. We remain committed to identifying risk early, responding effectively, and ensuring that our services are delivered in a way that respects human dignity.