Modern Slavery Statement for Tree Surgeons Goldersgreen
Tree Surgeons Goldersgreen is committed to conducting all operations with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach to preventing slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our business and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can appear in many forms, including exploitative recruitment, debt bondage, and coercive working conditions, and we take our responsibility seriously.
As a professional tree surgery business, we work with employees, contractors, and suppliers across a range of services and materials. We apply a zero-tolerance policy to any form of modern slavery, and we expect the same high standards from everyone who works with or on behalf of Tree Surgeons Goldersgreen. Our commitment is embedded in recruitment, procurement, and operational decision-making so that ethical practice remains central to our work.
To support this commitment, we carry out due diligence on suppliers and subcontractors before engagement and throughout the relationship. Where risk is identified, we may request evidence of labour practices, training records, or policies that demonstrate compliance. Supplier audits are used to assess ethical performance, and we reserve the right to review or end arrangements where concerns are not addressed. This helps ensure that our tree surgery services are delivered responsibly.
Our internal controls include staff awareness training, fair recruitment practices, and clear expectations for managers responsible for procurement and labour allocation. We do not tolerate intimidation, withholding of wages, document retention, or any other practice that may indicate exploitation. The leadership of Tree Surgeons Goldersgreen reviews risk areas regularly, especially where labour may be supplied through intermediaries or where work takes place in complex supply chains.
We also maintain accessible reporting channels so that workers, suppliers, and other relevant parties can raise concerns in confidence. Reports may relate to suspected exploitation, unsafe recruitment, unusual payment arrangements, or behaviour that suggests coercion. All concerns are handled seriously, investigated promptly, and escalated where necessary. Retaliation against anyone who raises a genuine concern is strictly prohibited, because openness is essential to protecting vulnerable people and maintaining trust.
When a concern is confirmed, we act without delay. This may include suspending work, reviewing supplier relationships, supporting affected individuals, and reporting issues to the appropriate authorities when required. Our response is guided by the principle that no commercial objective can outweigh the duty to protect people from harm. At Tree Surgeons Goldersgreen, ethical conduct is not optional; it is a core condition of doing business.
We recognise that risks can change over time, particularly as our services, partners, and sourcing arrangements evolve. For that reason, this statement is reviewed annually to confirm its effectiveness and identify any improvements needed in prevention, monitoring, or reporting. During each review, we consider audit findings, supplier performance, staff feedback, training completion, and any incidents or concerns raised during the year.
The annual review also allows us to strengthen our safeguards and ensure that our standards remain aligned with best practice. Where new risks are identified, we update our procedures, expand due diligence, or introduce additional monitoring. This ongoing process helps keep our modern slavery controls practical and relevant across every part of the business.
This statement reflects the continuing commitment of Tree Surgeons Goldersgreen to prevent exploitation in all its forms. By maintaining a zero-tolerance policy, conducting supplier audits, offering secure reporting channels, and completing an annual review, we aim to uphold dignity, accountability, and lawful conduct throughout our organisation and supply network.