Effective Date: 06/03/2025
Review Date: 06/03/2025
Company Name: Cleveland Landscapes
1. Introduction
Cleveland Landscapes is committed to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation in all aspects of our business and supply chain. We take our responsibility seriously in ensuring ethical practices and compliance with the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015.
This policy outlines our commitment to identifying and mitigating the risks of modern slavery and promoting fair working conditions.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners working with or on behalf of Cleveland Landscapes.
3. Our Commitment
Cleveland Landscapes is dedicated to:
Conducting business ethically and responsibly.
Ensuring that our operations and supply chains are free from modern slavery and human trafficking.
Taking appropriate steps to assess and minimise risks related to forced or exploitative labour.
Encouraging transparency in our supply chain and promoting best practices among our partners.
4. Risk Assessment & Due Diligence
To prevent modern slavery, we will:
Conduct regular risk assessments of our supply chain and business operations.
Work only with reputable suppliers and contractors who align with our ethical standards.
Require suppliers to confirm their commitment to ethical labour practices.
Take immediate action if concerns arise about modern slavery within our business or supply chain.
5. Employee Awareness & Responsibilities
All employees are expected to uphold the principles of this policy.
We will provide awareness training where necessary to help employees identify and report signs of modern slavery.
Any concerns about modern slavery must be reported to management or through confidential reporting channels.
6. Reporting & Whistleblowing
Cleveland Landscapes encourages employees, suppliers, and third parties to report any concerns related to modern slavery. Reports can be made:
Directly to management.
Through our confidential reporting process.
Anonymously if necessary.
We will investigate all reports thoroughly and take appropriate action, including terminating relationships with any suppliers or contractors found to be in breach of this policy.
7. Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
We are committed to regularly reviewing and improving our practices to combat modern slavery. This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure effectiveness and compliance with evolving legal and ethical standards.
8. Compliance with This Policy
Failure to comply with this policy may result in disciplinary action, including termination of contracts or employment where necessary.
9. Contact Information
For any concerns regarding modern slavery or this policy, please contact:
📧 [email protected]
📞 07498 880030
