Modern Slavery Statement for Tree Surgeons Dalston

Tree Surgeons Dalston is committed to conducting every part of its operations with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our own activities and across our supply chains. We recognise that tree surgery services can involve suppliers, contractors, transport providers, and equipment manufacturers, and we therefore apply a rigorous approach to responsible business conduct.

Our position is clear: zero tolerance for any form of slavery or trafficking. Whether the issue arises in recruitment, subcontracting, procurement, or service delivery, Tree Surgeons Dalston expects immediate action and full cooperation with any investigation. All managers and staff are required to uphold this principle and to make decisions that support ethical working practices, safe conditions, and lawful employment.

We assess modern slavery risks by reviewing the nature of work, the location of supply, and the labour used by our business partners. Higher-risk areas may include labour-intensive services, seasonal work, and sourcing from regions where protections may be weaker. Tree Surgery Dalston therefore checks that suppliers understand our expectations, provide accurate information, and maintain appropriate standards relating to wages, working hours, age verification, and freedom of movement.

Supply Chain Due Diligence

Our supplier controls are designed to reduce vulnerability and improve transparency. Before engaging new suppliers, we seek evidence of compliance with employment law, safe recruitment practices, and fair treatment of workers. Where appropriate, we request declarations confirming that modern slavery is not present in the supplier’s operations or sub-contracting arrangements. Dalston Tree Surgeons may also require contractual clauses that permit review, investigation, and corrective action if concerns arise.

We conduct supplier audits on a risk-based basis. These audits may include document checks, workforce reviews, site inspections, and confirmation that workers are engaged voluntarily and are not subject to coercion, debt bondage, or withheld identity documents. If an audit identifies a weakness, we expect the supplier to produce a remediation plan promptly. Repeated failures, refusal to cooperate, or evidence of abuse may result in suspension or termination of the relationship.

Reporting and Escalation

We encourage all employees, contractors, and business partners to report concerns without delay. Potential signs of exploitation may include restricted movement, unusual control by another person, poor accommodation, unexplained deductions, or reluctance to speak freely. Reports can be raised through internal management channels, through designated safeguarding personnel, or via any approved whistleblowing route. Tree Surgeons Dalston ensures that concerns are handled discreetly and that individuals raising issues in good faith are protected from retaliation.

In line with our commitment to ethical practice, we provide awareness information to relevant staff so they can recognise warning signs and respond appropriately. Managers are expected to respond to reports quickly, record actions taken, and escalate serious matters for further review. Where necessary, we will cooperate with authorities and specialist organisations to support victims and help prevent further harm. Our approach is grounded in accountability, transparency, and practical prevention.

This statement reflects our ongoing responsibility to improve controls, strengthen oversight, and maintain a culture in which exploitation has no place. We understand that modern slavery can exist in hidden forms, and we therefore treat vigilance as an essential part of good governance. Through procurement discipline, careful contractor management, and clear reporting pathways, Dalston Tree Surgeons works to uphold dignity and lawful working conditions across all relevant activities.

Annual Review: This statement will be reviewed at least once every year to ensure it remains effective, accurate, and aligned with legal requirements and business practice. The review will consider audit findings, reported concerns, supplier performance, and any changes in risk exposure. Where improvements are identified, they will be implemented without delay. This annual cycle helps Tree Surgeons Dalston continue strengthening its response to modern slavery and reinforcing ethical standards throughout the business.