Lawn Mowing Highbury Modern Slavery Statement

Our commitment to ethical work and community

Lawn Mowing Highbury is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms within our operations and supply chain. This statement outlines our approach to risk management, supplier due diligence, and the mechanisms we use to ensure fair labour practices across our Highbury lawn mowing and Highbury lawn care services. We operate with a clear zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour, debt bondage, compulsory overtime, and the exploitation of vulnerable people.

Scope and principles

We apply this policy to all colleagues, contractors and third-party suppliers who deliver goods and services to Lawn-Mowing Highbury. Our approach is guided by international standards and includes ongoing risk assessment, worker-centred remediation, and transparency in procurement. The following sections detail our specific controls, including supplier audits, policies, and reporting channels designed to uphold human rights.

We define clear responsibilities for senior management and operational teams to ensure the zero-tolerance policy is enforced. All staff receive training on recognizing signs of modern slavery and the correct steps to report concerns. We emphasise an inclusive culture where employees involved in Highbury Lawn Mowing Services understand that identifying and reporting risks is a core part of their role.

Supplier due diligence and audits

Our procurement procedures include mandatory due diligence for suppliers of materials, seasonal labour, and subcontracted maintenance. Supplier screening considers geographical risk, worker demographics, and previous compliance history. We conduct periodic supplier audits and require corrective action plans where non-compliance is identified. Audits include:

• Worker interviews and documentation checks
• Site inspections of contractors and temporary workforce providers
• Contract reviews to ensure fair pay, hours, and legal protections

Where issues are identified during audits of our Highbury lawn mowing partners, we work with suppliers to implement immediate remediation, monitor progress, and, if necessary, suspend or terminate relationships to protect workers. We prioritise solutions that restore worker rights and provide support without penalising victims.

We also use contractual clauses requiring suppliers to comply with our anti-slavery standards and to allow regular audits. These contractual remedies are a core part of how Lawn Mowing Highbury reduces supply chain risk and promotes ethical sourcing.

Our reporting channels are designed to be accessible, confidential, and protective. Employees, contractors and third parties can report concerns via internal reporting lines, a secure whistleblowing process, or by raising matters with management. Reports are investigated by designated officers, with confidentiality and anti-retaliation protections in place to safeguard whistleblowers. We explicitly encourage reports related to any Highbury lawn mowing activity that might involve exploitation or coercion.

Remediation for identified victims follows a trauma-informed approach, coordinating with local support services where appropriate and ensuring victims receive fair compensation, medical care and alternative employment where required. Our focus is on the safety and dignity of affected persons and taking steps to prevent recurrence.

Governance and continuous improvement underpin our efforts. The Board receives regular reports on modern slavery risks and remediation outcomes. We review our policies annually, assess the effectiveness of supplier audits, and update our training and procurement criteria in response to emerging risks.