Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement — Stump Removal London

Stump Removal London is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chain. This statement sets out our approach and the measures we take to ensure that stump removal in London and associated services are delivered ethically, safely and without exploitation. Our position is clear: we operate a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, bonded labour, and any form of human trafficking.

Our commitment and scope

We recognise our responsibility as a provider of London stump removal services to businesses and households. Our commitment extends to all colleagues, contractors and suppliers engaged in tree stump extraction, site clearance and related activities. We require compliance with employment law, fair treatment and safe working conditions and will not tolerate any breaches of these principles.

To uphold these values we incorporate checks into procurement processes and expect partners to adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct. We take allegations of exploitation seriously and investigate all credible concerns. This applies across domestic and contracted work for stump extraction, root grinding and associated maintenance tasks.

We maintain a suite of policies and procedures designed to identify, prevent and mitigate modern slavery risk throughout our operations. Key policies include recruitment, whistleblowing and procurement standards. Our HR practices focus on verifying right-to-work documentation, ensuring fair pay and preventing illegal labour brokering in stump removal projects across the capital.

Our approach to supplier due diligence includes risk-based supplier audits and contractual safeguards. We perform periodic supplier audits for businesses providing materials, labour or subcontracted stump removal work, inspecting wage records, working hours and recruitment practices. Where audits identify issues we require corrective action plans and reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships.

We use a combination of desktop risk screening and on-site inspections. Active elements of our program include:

• Risk assessment: evaluating geographic, sectoral and contractual risks in stump removal supply chains.
• Supplier audits: targeted assessments and follow-up to verify compliance.
• Contract clauses: mandatory anti-slavery and human trafficking provisions in supplier agreements.

Reporting channels and employee engagement

We provide clear reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns confidentially. Workers can report suspected instances of modern slavery through internal reporting lines or anonymously via secure procedures. We respond promptly, ensuring protection for whistleblowers and confidentiality for complainants where appropriate.

All reports are triaged and investigated by a designated compliance lead. Investigations may involve site visits, interviews and coordination with enforcement agencies when required. We ensure that no worker suffers reprisals for reporting concerns in good faith, and we provide support and remediation where exploitation is identified.

Monitoring and continuous improvement are central to our efforts. We undertake an annual review of our modern slavery program and publish findings internally, updating policies, training and supplier engagement strategies. This annual review evaluates the effectiveness of audits, training uptake, incident response and risk mitigation activity, and sets objectives for the following year.