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Modern Slavery Statement — Lawn Mowing Barnes Commitment

Lawn Mowing Barnes affirmatively declares a firm zero-tolerance position toward modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour. This Barnes lawn mowing statement outlines our policies, oversight, supplier expectations and processes to prevent any form of exploitation across our operations and supply chains. We are committed to continuous improvement and transparency across all service lines of lawn care in Barnes.

Scope and Purpose

This statement applies to all employees, contractors and partners engaged in lawn mowing Barnes and related grounds maintenance work. It covers recruitment, subcontracting, procurement of equipment and materials, and third-party labour arrangements. Our purpose is to identify and address risk and to ensure that every person working for or with our business is treated with dignity and respect.

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Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery. Any allegation or discovery of forced labour, debt bondage, unlawful withholding of wages, or other exploitation will trigger immediate investigation and remedial action. All workers engaged in Lawn Mowing Barnes activities have the right to fair pay, safe conditions and freedom from coercion. Breaches of this policy may lead to contract termination and reporting to the relevant authorities.

Supplier Standards and Audits

Our procurement standards require suppliers and subcontractors to meet our human rights expectations. We use a risk-based approach to supplier audits and due diligence for all partners who provide goods, equipment or labour to Barnes lawn care operations. Audits include document review, direct interviews where feasible, and verification of working conditions.

Training session for staff on modern slavery awareness and reporting Key supplier audit activities include:

Verification of recruitment practices and subcontractor arrangements.
Checks on wage payments, hours worked and lawful deductions.
Health and safety compliance and clear chain-of-custody for equipment.
Corrective action plans where issues are identified, with timelines and follow-up.

We prioritise suppliers in higher risk jurisdictions and those providing manual labour or temporary staffing. Where audits reveal non-compliance, we require rapid remediation and may suspend or terminate relationships if improvements are insufficient.

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Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide secure, confidential reporting channels for anyone — employees, contractors or third parties — to report suspected modern slavery without fear of reprisal. Reports can be submitted anonymously through our internal mechanisms and are treated seriously, with prompt triage and investigation. We emphasise protections for whistleblowers and support fair, impartial inquiry processes.

To ensure accessibility, reporting expectations are communicated in induction materials, training sessions and supplier agreements. Managers receive guidance on recognising signs of exploitation and the steps to escalate concerns. Our reporting framework is part of how Lawn Mower Barnes (as a variation) maintains accountability and worker safety.

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Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

We undertake an annual review of our modern slavery risk profile, audit outcomes and policy effectiveness. This review includes analysis of incidents, supplier performance, training completion and changes in the regulatory environment. Findings inform updates to our policies, targeted audits, and enhanced training for front-line teams providing Barnes lawn mowing services.

Training and Responsibilities

All staff involved in procurement, HR and operations receive regular training on recognising and preventing modern slavery. Senior management and the board endorse these efforts, ensuring that responsibilities are clear and that strong governance supports eradication of exploitative practices across the business.

Commitment Summary

Lawn Mowing Barnes is resolute: we will not tolerate modern slavery in any form. Through supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, strong policies and an annual review process, we seek to protect workers, uphold human rights and operate ethically across every aspect of our lawn care and landscaping services.

We will continue to evaluate and improve our actions to mitigate risk and to collaborate with partners who share our standards for safe, fair and respectful working conditions.