Modern Slavery Statement for Landscapers Barbican

Landscapers Barbican is committed to conducting business ethically, responsibly, and in full respect of human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the principles and actions that guide our operations, helping ensure that forced labour, human trafficking, and other forms of exploitation have no place in our work or in our supply chain. As a landscaping business serving clients and communities, we recognise our responsibility to promote fair treatment, safe working conditions, and lawful employment practices across every stage of our activities.

Our zero-tolerance policy is the foundation of this commitment. Landscapers Barbican prohibits all forms of modern slavery, including debt bondage, child labour, coerced labour, and any practice that removes a person’s freedom to choose employment. We expect all employees, contractors, and suppliers to uphold the same standards. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in immediate termination of working relationships, disciplinary action, or referral to the appropriate authorities where required.

We also take proactive steps to identify and reduce risk. Our teams are trained to recognise warning signs of exploitation, such as unusual restrictions on worker movement, lack of control over personal documents, or signs that workers are being underpaid or controlled by others. By maintaining awareness and embedding ethical standards into everyday decisions, Barbican landscapers aim to prevent abuse before it can take root.

Supplier oversight is a critical part of our approach. We conduct supplier audits and due diligence checks to assess labour practices, employment records, and compliance with relevant laws and standards. Where appropriate, audits may include site visits, document reviews, and follow-up actions to address concerns. We prioritise relationships with suppliers who demonstrate transparency, fair recruitment practices, and a clear commitment to preventing modern slavery.

If a risk or issue is identified, Landscapers Barbican works with the relevant party to remediate the situation promptly and responsibly. This may involve requesting corrective action plans, additional evidence of compliance, or re-assessment of the supplier’s suitability. We believe that prevention, detection, and response must work together to create a supply chain that is both resilient and respectful of human dignity.

Reporting concerns is essential to maintaining this standard. We encourage employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers to raise any suspicion of exploitation without delay. Reports can be made through internal management channels, and all concerns are handled sensitively and in confidence. No one who raises a concern in good faith should face retaliation or disadvantage. This reporting culture supports accountability and helps us act quickly where issues arise.

Our internal governance structure supports this statement through regular oversight and clear responsibility. Management reviews compliance activity, monitors supplier performance, and ensures that any emerging risks are escalated appropriately. Training and communication are used to reinforce expectations, particularly for those involved in procurement, subcontracting, and site supervision. By embedding these controls, Landscapers Barbican seeks to strengthen ethical practice throughout the organisation.

We are committed to reviewing our approach annually to ensure it remains effective and relevant. Each annual review considers changes in legislation, lessons learned from audits, reported concerns, and improvements that can be made to policies, training, and supplier management. This process allows us to refine our safeguards and maintain a clear focus on continuous improvement. Where necessary, we will update our procedures to address new or changing risks.

This statement reflects the ongoing responsibility of Barbican landscaping services to protect vulnerable people and uphold high standards in all that we do. We will continue to work with integrity, vigilance, and accountability, ensuring that our business contributes positively to ethical employment and responsible trade. Modern slavery is unacceptable, and we remain firmly committed to keeping our operations and supply chains free from exploitation.