Modern Slavery Statement — Mowing Sucks

Mowing Sucks (also referred to as mowingsucks in internal references) publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to make clear our unwavering position: we will not tolerate modern slavery, human trafficking or any form of forced labour in our operations or supply chain. This statement outlines our policies, the processes we use to assess risk, and the practical steps we take to prevent exploitation. It represents the company's commitment that MowingSucks' procurement and employment practices align with ethical labour standards.

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for slavery and trafficking. All employees, contractors and suppliers are required to adhere to this policy as a condition of association. Our zero tolerance stance is embedded within employment contracts, supplier agreements and our code of conduct. Any breach triggers swift investigative and corrective action. In clear terms, the Mowing Sucks policy mandates immediate remediation and, where necessary, termination of relationships with parties found to be complicit in modern slavery.

The scope of this anti-slavery statement includes direct operations and upstream suppliers. We perform risk-based due diligence on suppliers and require transparency regarding labour practices. As part of our vendor onboarding, mowing sucks procurement teams confirm compliance with minimum wage, freedom of movement and age requirements. We acknowledge that complex supply chains require continuous oversight, and our approach is proportionate to the identified risk profile of goods and services procured.

Supplier Audits, Expectations and Compliance

Our supplier audit program is central to enforcing standards. We deploy a mixture of self-assessments, documentation reviews and on-site audits to verify adherence to our anti-slavery requirements. Suppliers must agree to corrective action plans when non-compliances are identified. Supplier audits are prioritized by geography, sector risk and spend exposure to ensure high-risk relationships receive heightened scrutiny.

Key elements of our supplier audit process include:

• Verification of worker identity documents and pay records
• Assessment of recruitment practices and third-party labour providers
• Review of accommodation conditions and freedom of movement
• Confirmation of grievance mechanisms available to workers

We require suppliers to maintain records and permit access for independent verification. Where suppliers fail to meet standards, Mowing Sucks works to ensure rapid remediation; persistent or severe violations lead to contract termination. Our audit findings inform risk mitigation strategies and future supplier selection for the mowingsucks network.

Reporting Channels, Training and Annual Review

We provide multiple reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about modern slavery, including confidential and anonymous reporting options. Reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly by trained compliance staff. Protection from retaliation is guaranteed for whistleblowers who report in good faith. The reporting framework ensures issues are escalated through governance structures until resolved.

Training is mandatory for staff with purchasing or contractor management responsibilities. Training covers indicators of forced labour, how to escalate concerns and how supplier audits are conducted. We also provide targeted guidance to high-risk functions within Mowing Sucks to help them recognise and respond to potential modern slavery indicators in their parts of the supply chain.

We conduct an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our associated policies and practices. The review measures effectiveness, updates risk assessments and integrates lessons from incidents, audits and stakeholder engagement. Senior leadership and the board review outcomes and approve actions to strengthen prevention and remediation. Continuous improvement means the Mowing Sucks anti-slavery approach adapts as new risks are identified and as regulatory expectations evolve.