Carpet Cleaners W1G Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Carpet Cleaners W1G in respect of the current financial year. It sets out the steps we are taking to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to operating responsibly and ethically, and to upholding the highest standards of integrity in all our relationships.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Carpet Cleaners W1G has a clear and explicit zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation. We will not knowingly conduct business with any organisation or individual involved in these practices. Our expectation is that all employees, contractors, and suppliers share this commitment and act in accordance with applicable laws and our internal standards.
We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms, including bonded labour, deceptive recruitment, withholding of wages or identity documents, and unsafe or degrading working conditions. Any suspicion or evidence of such practices linked to our business will be treated as a serious violation and will trigger immediate investigation and appropriate remedial action, which may include suspension or termination of commercial relationships.
Our Business and Supply Chain
Carpet Cleaners W1G provides professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services. Our supply chain includes providers of cleaning products, machinery and equipment, workwear, and certain outsourced services. While the nature of our business is relatively low risk compared with some sectors, we recognise that risks can exist at multiple levels of the supply chain, including in the manufacture and distribution of products we use.
We are committed to mapping our key supply chains and prioritising engagement with higher-risk categories, such as products sourced from overseas and labour-intensive manufacturing sectors.
Supplier Standards and Audits
All new suppliers are required to confirm that they comply with relevant labour, employment, and human rights legislation, and that they do not engage in or support modern slavery in any form. We expect them to maintain transparent employment practices, provide safe and fair working conditions, and ensure that workers are recruited and employed freely.
We carry out proportionate due diligence on our key suppliers, which may include questionnaires, requests for supporting documentation, and discussions about their own anti-slavery measures. Where we identify higher-risk relationships, we may conduct more detailed reviews or audits to assess compliance. We reserve the right to visit supplier premises or request independent verification where appropriate.
If a supplier is found to have breached our standards, we will work with them to address the issue where possible. However, we may suspend or terminate relationships where serious breaches are identified or where a supplier is unwilling to engage in remedial action.
Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing Channels
Carpet Cleaners W1G encourages all employees, workers, contractors, and business partners to speak up if they have any concerns that modern slavery or human trafficking may be occurring within our business or supply chains. Concerns may include suspicious recruitment practices, unclear employment terms, restrictions on movement, or any behaviour that appears coercive, deceptive, or exploitative.
Reports can be made confidentially to line managers or senior management, and individuals are encouraged to raise concerns as early as possible. We will treat all reports seriously, investigate them promptly and sensitively, and take appropriate action. No one will suffer any form of retaliation or detrimental treatment for raising a concern in good faith, even if it turns out to be unfounded.
Training, Awareness, and Continuous Improvement
We are committed to building awareness of modern slavery risks within Carpet Cleaners W1G. Relevant staff receive guidance on recognising signs of exploitation, understanding our policies, and knowing how to respond to concerns. We aim to integrate modern slavery considerations into our purchasing decisions and supplier management processes.
We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. We will continue to review our procedures, improve our risk assessment, and strengthen engagement with suppliers to support better standards across our supply chains.
Monitoring and Annual Review
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by the management of Carpet Cleaners W1G. The review considers the effectiveness of our actions over the preceding year, any incidents or concerns raised, developments in legislation and best practice, and any changes to our business model or supply chains.
Following each review, we will update this statement and our internal procedures as necessary to ensure they remain robust, relevant, and aligned with our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery and human trafficking.
This statement has been approved by the management of Carpet Cleaners W1G and will be made available to employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders upon request.
