Modern Slavery Statement — Lawn Mowing Barbican

Lawn Mowing Barbican is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out our stance for the fiscal year, the steps we take to reduce risk in our domestic lawncare and Barbican lawn mowing activities, and the expectations we place upon suppliers, contractors and partners. We use the phrase Barbican mowing services and related terms to describe our core activities while emphasising a zero-tolerance approach.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking in any part of our business or in any company providing goods or services to Lawn Mowing Barbican. We will not knowingly engage with suppliers who condone or practice exploitation. Our procurement and contracting documents require compliance with labour laws, fair pay and safe working conditions for all staff engaged by suppliers used in lawn mowing services in the Barbican area.

We require all suppliers and subcontractors to demonstrate ethical practices. As part of our supplier onboarding and ongoing evaluation we review licences, payroll records and working conditions where there is a material risk. This covers seasonal teams, temporary labour, maintenance contractors and any third-party staffing used in our Barbican lawn mowing operations. Any credible allegation of non-compliance triggers immediate investigation and appropriate action.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

Lawncare Barbican carries out targeted due diligence assessments and audits of suppliers based on risk indicators such as geography, worker composition and subcontracting layers. Audits combine document review, site visits and interviews where necessary. Findings are recorded and remediation plans put in place. Continued non-compliance can result in contract termination and legal action where warranted.

Our due diligence process includes risk mapping, contractual clauses that require anti-slavery compliance and supplier self-assessments. We prioritise suppliers for audit using a risk-based approach and deploy corrective action plans with clear timelines. We also encourage transparency and require suppliers to report labour practices and recruitment policies to help root out exploitative practices within local supply chains.

We maintain a register of suppliers with modern slavery risk ratings and update it regularly. Barbican lawn mowing vendors are expected to cooperate with audits and to implement corrective measures promptly. Where remediation is not possible or effective, we reserve the right to cease business relations.

We provide clear reporting channels to enable workers, contractors and third parties to raise concerns safely and confidentially. These channels include anonymous reporting mechanisms and escalation routes within the organisation. Reporting mechanisms are actively promoted among staff and contracted teams so that suspected incidents of forced labour or trafficking can be reported without fear of retaliation.

Our whistleblowing and reporting framework is supported by training programmes for both employees and key suppliers. We deliver focused training on recognising signs of exploitation, appropriate referral routes and the legal obligations of all parties. Training materials highlight that prompt reporting saves lives and protects vulnerable workers engaged in mowing and grounds maintenance activities.

We will continue to review and evolve our approach. This includes an annual review of our policies, supplier audits, training effectiveness and reporting outcomes. Each year a senior manager signs off on the statement, endorsing improvements and committing resources to strengthen compliance across all Lawn Mowing Barbican operations.

To support implementation, we maintain specific measures such as:

• Mandatory supplier declarations of compliance with labour standards;
• Scheduled and ad-hoc audits of higher-risk contractors;
• Clear contractual sanctions for breaches of anti-slavery clauses.

We are committed to continuous improvement and collaboration with stakeholders to reduce the risk of modern slavery in our supply chain. Lawn Mowing Services in Barbican will continue to monitor legal developments, work with sector partners and share best practice where appropriate to strengthen protections for workers.

Our board and senior leadership review this statement annually and ensure appropriate resources are allocated to enforcement, training and supplier due diligence. We remain unwavering in our commitment to eradicate modern slavery and ensure ethical labour standards across every part of our business and the broader lawncare network we work with in Barbican and beyond.