This statement is made on behalf of Vigilis Lda (Portugal) and Vigilis Tree Shelters Ltd (United Kingdom), and outlines the steps we take to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place within our business or supply chain.
Although Vigilis Tree Shelters Ltd falls below the £36 million turnover threshold at which a statement is mandated under section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015, we publish this statement voluntarily as a matter of principle.
Our business
Vigilis manufactures soil-biodegradable and recyclable tree, hedge, shrub and vine protection products. We operate from facilities in Portugal and the United Kingdom, supplying customers across the UK, EU and USA.
Our supply chain
Our primary supply chain consists of polymer suppliers, packaging suppliers, and freight providers, predominantly based in the European Union. We consider the risk of modern slavery within our direct supply chain to be low, given the geographic concentration in jurisdictions with established labour protections.
Our commitments
- We pay all employees at or above the statutory minimum in their jurisdiction and provide written contracts of employment.
- We require our suppliers to comply with applicable labour laws and reserve the right to terminate relationships with any supplier found to be in breach.
- We will not knowingly engage with any supplier, contractor or business partner who uses forced, bonded, child or trafficked labour.
- Concerns can be raised confidentially to a member of senior management via sales@vigilistreeshelters.com or directly to the CEO.
Responsibility and review
This policy is approved by the Board of Vigilis Lda. It will be reviewed annually and updated as required.
Approved: 14 May 2026. Next review: 14 May 2027. Signed: John Warner, CEO, Vigilis Lda.