Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Clearance Millbank

Garden Clearance Millbank publishes this modern slavery statement to reaffirm our commitment to ethical operations across all Garden Clearance Millbank services. We recognise that the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking exists in many sectors and are determined to be proactive in addressing those risks. This statement outlines our policies, expectations, and the practical steps we take to prevent exploitation in our workforce, on client sites, and within our supply chain.

Zero-tolerance policy: We operate a zero-tolerance approach to forced labour, coercion, and any form of exploitation. Our positions are clear: any individual or supplier found to be engaged in modern slavery will face immediate investigation and removal from our approved partner list. We strongly enforce contractual clauses that require compliance with labour rights and ethical conduct. All employees and contractors are made aware that breaches are unacceptable and will lead to decisive action.

Supplier Expectations and Due Diligence for Millbank garden clearance

As part of our procurement for Millbank garden clearance projects, suppliers must demonstrate adherence to labour standards, legal employment practices and transparent payroll records. We require suppliers to sign our supplier code of conduct and to participate in ongoing due diligence. Where supplier risk is elevated, we implement enhanced checks, contractual safeguards and remediation plans to resolve any non-compliance quickly.

Supplier audits and verification programme

Our supplier audits target high-risk categories and geographic areas. The audit process is risk-based and includes:

• Review of employment contracts, payroll and working hours;
• On-site inspections and verification visits to depots used for garden clearance in Millbank and nearby areas;
• Worker interviews conducted in a confidential manner;
• Verification of documentation for agency or subcontracted labour;
• Corrective action plans, with timelines and follow-up audits.

Reporting channels: We provide secure and accessible reporting channels for staff, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about modern slavery or unethical behaviour. Reports can be submitted anonymously and will be treated confidentially, with protections in place to prevent retaliation. Our internal investigations team, supported by senior management, ensures that reports are investigated promptly and objectively. We encourage the use of internal whistleblowing routes and ensure that all reports are logged and tracked until resolution.

Annual review and governance: Garden Clearance Millbank commits to an annual review of this policy and our implementation activities. The review examines audit outcomes, supplier performance, training uptake and the effectiveness of reporting channels. Governance oversight is provided by senior management who review modern slavery risk as part of routine compliance meetings, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.

Implementation measures include mandatory staff training on recognising signs of exploitation, embedding modern slavery clauses into procurement contracts, and carrying out regular spot checks on sites where Garden clearance services are performed. We maintain a clear escalation process for serious findings, and we require suppliers to execute remediation plans that are monitored until successful completion. We expect partners to cooperate fully with audits and corrective actions.

To strengthen prevention, we will expand our supplier audit coverage, refine our risk assessment tools, and increase targeted training for operational managers involved in garden clearance operations. We will also review recruitment and subcontractor onboarding procedures to reduce the risk of deceptive recruitment or exploitative employment practices.

Our commitment is ongoing: we will publish updates on progress through formal governance channels and maintain dialogue with stakeholders to ensure our approach remains effective and proportionate. Garden Clearance Millbank pledges to act swiftly to remedy any instance of modern slavery and to work collaboratively with partners to eradicate exploitation from our supply chain.

Signed on behalf of Garden Clearance Millbank: This statement is reviewed annually and revised as necessary to reflect legal developments, operational changes and lessons learned from audits and investigations. We remain resolute in our mission to protect workers and promote ethical practice across every Garden Clearance Millbank engagement.