Modern Slavery Statement for Lawn Turf Installation
Our organisation is committed to eradicating modern slavery across every facet of our lawn turf installation and turf laying operations. We recognise our responsibility in both natural turf installation and synthetic turf installation projects, and we adopt a zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour, human trafficking, and any form of exploitation in the supply chain. This statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery in our turfing, turf installation services and broader lawn turf service activities.
We maintain a clear and uncompromising zero-tolerance policy that applies to employees, contractors and all suppliers providing turf supply and installation materials. All workers must be engaged lawfully and paid fairly, with rights to leave and freedom of movement preserved. Any breach of this standard is treated as a serious misconduct issue and will result in immediate action, including termination of contracts and referral to authorities where appropriate.
We operate a rigorous supplier audits programme to assess risk and compliance across our turf installation company network. Audit measures include verification of worker documentation, review of recruitment practices, on-site inspections at turf farms and manufacturing facilities, and cross-checking employment conditions. Our supplier audits are tailored for both natural turf suppliers and installers of synthetic turf, ensuring transparent oversight of the whole turf installation supply chain.
Supplier Expectations and Due Diligence
We require all suppliers and subcontractors involved in turf laying and lawn turf installation projects to sign and adhere to our labour standards and ethical procurement policies. Pre-engagement due diligence includes risk screening for forced labour indicators, financial checks on labour intermediaries, and sampling of worker interviews where feasible. Suppliers failing to meet our standards enter a remediation plan, and persistent non-compliance leads to contract termination.
Reporting channels are available to all personnel and supply chain workers. We maintain confidential reporting mechanisms that can be accessed without fear of retaliation. The channels include anonymous reporting routes, internal escalation to appointed compliance officers, and secure submission methods for whistleblowers. To make this concrete we provide:
- Internal confidential reporting to compliance representatives
- Anonymous channels for workers in the turf supply chain
- Escalation paths for urgent legal or safety concerns
We train site managers, procurement teams and contractors on recognising signs of modern slavery in turf supply and landscaping operations. Regular awareness sessions cover topics specific to turf installation services, such as recruitment fee abuses and restrictions on worker movement, helping staff identify and respond to risks promptly.
Monitoring, Corrective Action and Annual Review
Continuous monitoring forms the backbone of our compliance approach for turfing operations. We conduct periodic supplier audits, spot checks on work sites, and review payroll and employment records to detect irregularities. When issues are identified we implement corrective action plans, provide support for victims of exploitation, and collaborate with independent experts to remediate root causes.
We use a combination of quantitative metrics and qualitative assessments to measure progress across our turf installation services and lawn turf service offerings. Auditable records, follow-up audits and contractual clauses requiring compliance are standard elements of our procurement contracts. We also encourage suppliers to improve standards through capacity-building and sharing of best practices.
Our Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to reflect changes in law, evolving risk profiles in the turf industry, and lessons learned from supplier audits and reporting outcomes. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of the zero-tolerance policy, the robustness of reporting channels, and the impact of training and supplier engagement. We remain committed to continuous improvement, transparency and accountability across all turf installation, turfing and lawn turf installation activities.