Modern Slavery Statement for Lawn Mowing Archway
Lawn Mowing Archway is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all parts of our business and supply chain. We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward any forms of forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking or exploitation. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take across our Archway lawn mowing operations and associated services to identify, mitigate and remediate modern slavery risks.
Our statement applies to all employees, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers engaged by Lawn-Mowing Archway and to any seasonal or casual workers who support our local lawncare work. We recognise that risks can emerge in procurement, subcontracting and labour-only arrangements, and we seek to address these through robust policies and consistent monitoring. Preventing exploitation underpins our approach to every contract and engagement.
We require all suppliers and partners who provide goods or services to Archway lawn mowing teams to meet our expectations on labour standards, transparency and legal compliance. This includes embedding anti-slavery clauses into contracts, requiring documented proof of lawful employment and conducting supplier audits to verify compliance. Our procurement team undertakes due diligence when onboarding and maintains a register of high-risk suppliers for enhanced oversight.
Policies, Supplier Audits and Contractual Safeguards
Our procurement policies mandate risk-based supplier audits and periodic reviews. We use a mixture of desktop assessments and, where appropriate, on-site inspections to check payroll, working hours, right-to-work records and health and safety compliance. Where issues are identified, we require corrective action plans and follow up with verification audits. Persistent non-compliance can lead to contract suspension or termination to protect workers and our reputation.
We provide multiple confidential reporting channels for workers, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about exploitation, poor labour practices or suspected trafficking. These channels are non-punitive and may include anonymous reporting mechanisms, direct escalation to senior management and referral to appropriate authorities when required. Key reporting options include:
- Whistleblower procedures for staff and subcontractors
- Internal escalation routes to our compliance team
- Third-party reporting lines for anonymous concerns
Training, Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
We deliver regular training for staff involved in recruitment, procurement and on-site supervision so they can identify signs of modern slavery and understand how to respond. Our training materials are updated to reflect changing risks in the grounds maintenance sector and the specific challenges faced by lawn mowing services in Archway and surrounding areas. Awareness and vigilance are essential components of effective risk management.
Supplier audits are scheduled annually for high-risk vendors and at least triennially for standard suppliers, with additional checks triggered by incidents or credible intelligence. We use a risk-based approach, analysing country of operation, labour intensity of the service, and subcontracting tiers to prioritise audit resources. All findings are recorded and acted upon in accordance with our corrective action policy, which may include remediation plans or contract termination.
This statement is reviewed at least once every year to ensure it remains current and effective. The annual review considers audit outcomes, reported incidents, stakeholder feedback and changes in law or industry practice. Our goal is continuous improvement: strengthening supplier due diligence, expanding audit coverage, and enhancing reporting channels. By combining clear policies, supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and regular review, Lawn mowing Archway demonstrates its ongoing commitment to eradicating modern slavery across its operations and supply chain. We reaffirm our zero-tolerance stance and our determination to act whenever risks are identified.
