Modern Slavery Statement — Hedge Trimming Forest Hill Commitment

Hedge Trimming Forest Hill is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations and supply chain. This statement sets out the steps we take to ensure our Forest Hill hedge trimming services and associated supply chains are free from forced labour, child labour, and exploitation. We adopt a zero-tolerance policy and insist that all partners, subcontractors and suppliers share this standard.

Our policy applies to every aspect of our work: from small-scale local hedge trimming in Forest Hill contracts to larger maintenance projects. We require that personnel, contractors and suppliers operate under fair and transparent employment terms. We will not tolerate any form of modern slavery. Compliance is a condition of engagement for all commercial relationships and procurement activities.

To deliver on this promise, Hedge Trimmers Forest Hill implement robust due diligence processes. We assess risks at onboarding and periodically thereafter, ensuring that recruitment, payroll and working conditions meet our standards. Any indications of coercion, retention of identity documents, withheld wages or restricted movement trigger immediate investigation and remediation measures.

Supplier Audits and Responsible Supply Chain Practices

We operate a structured supplier audit programme that targets high-risk categories in our supply chain. Audits combine documentary review, targeted questionnaires and where appropriate, on-site inspections. Our approach includes:

• Risk-based screening of new and existing suppliers;
• Periodic compliance audits focusing on labour standards, working hours and health and safety;
• Corrective action plans with defined timelines where non-compliance is found.

We expect suppliers to maintain transparent records and to cooperate fully with audit requests. Suppliers who repeatedly fail to remedy breaches face contract suspension or termination. For Forest Hill hedge trimming operations we prioritise sourcing from reputable providers that demonstrably align with our ethical procurement commitments.

Where risks are identified, Hedge-trimming Forest Hill takes immediate steps to protect affected workers and to ensure appropriate remediation. That may include working with suppliers to improve practices, engaging third-party remediation specialists, or disengaging from suppliers who refuse to comply with our standards.

Reporting Channels, Training and Annual Review

We provide accessible, confidential reporting channels for workers, subcontractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. Reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly and impartially. All allegations are reviewed under our formal case-management process and preserved records inform corrective action and future risk mitigation.

Our training programme raises awareness of indicators of exploitation across our workforce and among supervisory staff. Training materials reinforce our zero tolerance stance and provide practical guidance on recognising, reporting and responding to concerns. We review training effectiveness and update content to reflect evolving risks.

Hedge Trimming Forest Hill conducts an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our broader safeguarding measures. The review evaluates audit results, incident reports, supplier performance and training completion rates. Outcomes lead to continuous improvement through updated policies, enhanced supplier engagement and strengthened monitoring.

We recognise that preventing modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. Our commitment includes strengthening partnerships with local stakeholders, enhancing transparency across the procurement cycle, and embedding ethical risk management into routine business practice. By combining a clear prohibition policy, proportionate supplier audits, secure reporting channels and an annual review process, we aim to ensure that Forest Hill hedge trimming and all associated services remain free from exploitation.

This statement is authorised by senior management and will be reviewed annually to reflect operational changes and lessons learned. Hedge Trimming — Forest Hill will continue to align its practices with legal obligations and recognised best practice, and to act decisively where modern slavery risks are identified.

Published to reflect our ongoing dedication to ethical operations and the protection of vulnerable workers across the landscape services industry.