This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps Countrywide has taken, and continues to take, to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in our supply chains or in any part of our business. Countrywide is a franchise business the premier provider of grounds maintenance, tree works, landscaping and winter services across the UK. We know that modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking (together, Modern Slavery) is a global issue across all business sectors.