Modern Slavery Statement for Grass Cutting and Turf Services
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our clear, uncompromising approach to eliminating forced labour and exploitation within our grass cutting, lawn mowing and turf maintenance activities. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery in all its forms and require the same standards from every supplier involved in garden grass cutting, landscape grass-cutting services and related grounds maintenance work. We recognise the risk areas in seasonal labour, subcontracted teams and complex supply chains and commit to ongoing action to mitigate those risks.
Our statement applies to all areas of our grass-cutting operations and to contractors who provide labour, equipment or transport for lawn mowing and turf care. We expect suppliers to demonstrate ethical recruitment practices, transparent payroll systems and full compliance with labour laws. To support these expectations we maintain documented policies and training for staff and management, ensuring that everyone from site supervisors to administrative teams understands how to identify and respond to indicators of exploitation in grass cutting environments.
Key elements of our policy include supplier audits, mandatory contractual clauses, and proactive supply chain due diligence. We carry out on-site and remote verification of third-party providers engaged in grass cutting and turf management, assessing working hours, wage records, identity checks and living conditions for any accommodated workers. Our supplier verification process uses risk-based assessment criteria tailored for garden and grounds maintenance services and includes financial and reputational checks before onboarding suppliers.
Zero-Tolerance Policy, Supplier Audits and Controls
We enforce a zero-tolerance policy that is embedded in contracts and procurement frameworks for grass cutting projects. Any breach of anti-slavery requirements results in immediate review and potential suspension of relationships. Our enforcement mechanisms include audit trails, corrective action plans and termination clauses where necessary. We require evidence of lawful employment, proof of right to work and transparent records from subcontractors engaged in lawn mowing, verge cutting and commercial turf maintenance.
Our supplier audit programme comprises scheduled and unannounced inspections, document reviews and worker interviews. Audit findings are categorised and tracked; high-risk findings trigger escalation to senior management and prompt remedial action. Where audits identify non-compliance, we implement improvement timelines and monitor progress closely. If suppliers do not rectify issues within agreed periods, we will cease to use their services for grass-cutting tasks to protect our workforce and the communities affected.
We also maintain a register of suppliers for grass cutting procurement that highlights those with the strongest ethical records. The register promotes preferred suppliers for lawn mowing and emphasizes partnerships with organisations that share our commitment to eradicating modern slavery.
Reporting Channels, Worker Protection and Annual Review
We provide multiple confidential reporting channels for workers, contractors and the public to raise concerns about exploitation in grass cutting or related services. Reports may be made without fear of retaliation and are treated seriously, investigated promptly and escalated where criminal activity is suspected. Our internal reporting pathways are supported by whistleblower protections and clear procedures to ensure that allegations are handled sensitively and effectively.
To support transparency we maintain records of all reports and outcomes, ensuring that lessons learnt from incidents are fed back into training for staff involved in turf maintenance, garden grass cutting and landscape care. Training covers recognising signs of coercion, how to speak with vulnerable workers, and the steps to secure safe outcomes for anyone suspected to be exploited.
We commit to an annual review of our anti-slavery approach for grass cutting operations. The review evaluates the effectiveness of supplier audits, the responsiveness of reporting channels and the impact of training and contractual measures. Outcomes of the review guide improvements in procurement practices, risk assessments and operational controls for turf services and lawn-care contracts. Our goal is continual enhancement of safeguards to ensure that no person involved in our grass cutting supply chain is subjected to modern slavery.
- Core commitments: Zero tolerance, regular supplier audits, secure reporting channels, and an annual policy review.
- Scope: All direct operations and contracted services for grass cutting, lawn mowing, turf maintenance and allied landscaping services.
- Remedy: Immediate corrective action, termination of contracts where necessary, and support for victims of exploitation.
We will continue to work with suppliers, industry peers and enforcement agencies to raise standards across the sector and to drive out modern slavery from every layer of the grass cutting and grounds maintenance supply chain. This statement represents our ongoing commitment to ethical labour practices and to ensuring that our lawn mowing, turf maintenance and grass-cutting services are delivered with respect for human rights and the dignity of all workers.
