Carpet Cleaners SW15 Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement sets out the steps taken by Carpet Cleaners SW15 to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our relationships, ensuring that exploitation has no place in the provision of our carpet cleaning and related services.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Carpet Cleaners SW15 maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, servitude, human trafficking, child labour, and any exploitation that undermines fundamental human rights. This applies to our employees, contractors, agency workers, and all suppliers and subcontractors who contribute to our services.

We expect everyone who works with or for Carpet Cleaners SW15 to share our commitment to lawful and ethical behaviour. Any breach or suspected breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in termination of contracts or working relationships and, where appropriate, notification to relevant authorities.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Carpet Cleaners SW15 provides domestic and commercial carpet cleaning and associated services. Our supply chains include providers of cleaning products, machinery and equipment, uniforms, transport, and facility-related services. While our operations are relatively small in scale, we recognise that modern slavery risks can exist at any tier of the supply chain and in any country of origin.

We aim to work only with reputable suppliers who can demonstrate alignment with our ethical standards and who are prepared to cooperate fully with our due diligence and monitoring processes.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

To reduce the risk of modern slavery in our supply chains, we apply the following due diligence measures to new and existing suppliers:

We assess prospective suppliers on their labour practices, compliance with labour and human rights laws, and the transparency of their own supply chains. We request evidence of policies and procedures that address modern slavery, including any codes of conduct or ethical sourcing requirements. Where we identify higher risk, such as in relation to particular products, services, or countries, we may undertake more detailed enquiries and request additional documentation.

We reserve the right to conduct audits of suppliers where we consider this appropriate and proportionate. Such audits may include review of employment records, supplier policies, and interviews with management, and may be carried out directly by Carpet Cleaners SW15 or by an independent third party. Suppliers are expected to cooperate fully with any audit, and to implement corrective action plans promptly if issues are identified.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Carpet Cleaners SW15 encourages all staff, contractors, and suppliers to report any concerns about modern slavery, human trafficking, or unethical labour practices. Reports may relate to our own operations or to any part of our supply chains. Individuals may raise concerns with their manager, a senior member of the management team, or through any internal reporting mechanism that the company makes available from time to time.

We are committed to ensuring that anyone who raises a concern in good faith is protected and will not suffer retaliation, victimisation, or detrimental treatment as a result of speaking up. All reports will be treated seriously, assessed promptly, and, where necessary, investigated. If evidence of modern slavery or related abuse is found, we will take immediate steps to address the situation, which may include notifying authorities and supporting affected individuals, where possible.

Training and Awareness

We strive to increase awareness of modern slavery risks among our workforce. Employees whose roles involve procurement, supplier management, or recruitment are briefed on our zero-tolerance policy, signs of potential exploitation, and the process for escalating concerns. We aim to reinforce this awareness periodically, to ensure that modern slavery considerations remain embedded in everyday decision making.

Ongoing Improvement and Annual Review

Carpet Cleaners SW15 recognises that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. We are committed to continually improving our policies and practices to identify, prevent, and mitigate the risk of modern slavery within our operations and supply chains.

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement will be reviewed annually by our management team. The review will consider any incidents reported, outcomes of supplier assessments or audits, changes in legislation, and evolving best practice. Where necessary, we will update our procedures, enhance due diligence, or strengthen contractual requirements with suppliers to reflect our learnings.

This statement has been approved by the management of Carpet Cleaners SW15 and constitutes our Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement for the current financial year.