Modern Slavery Statement
Modern Slavery Statement for Carpet Cleaning Wandsworth
Carpet Cleaning Wandsworth is committed to conducting its business responsibly, ethically, and in full compliance with applicable laws on modern slavery and human trafficking. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
We adopt a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, bonded labour, child labour, human trafficking, servitude, and any other form of exploitation. We are committed to acting with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place within our own business or in any of our supply chains.
All staff, contractors, and suppliers working with Carpet Cleaning Wandsworth are expected to share and uphold this commitment. Any breach of this policy is taken extremely seriously and may result in the termination of contracts or working relationships.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Carpet Cleaning Wandsworth provides professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services to residential and commercial customers. Our supply chains include providers of cleaning products, machinery, equipment, workwear, and ancillary services such as facilities, transport, and waste management. We aim to build long-term relationships with reputable suppliers who can demonstrate ethical practices and compliance with modern slavery legislation.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We expect all suppliers and contractors to operate in accordance with our values and to adhere to high standards of labour and human rights. As part of our supplier management process, we seek to:
Assess new suppliers for their approach to labour rights, working conditions, and ethical sourcing. Require confirmation that suppliers comply with relevant modern slavery and human trafficking legislation in the jurisdictions where they operate. Reserve the right to conduct checks and request evidence of policies, procedures, and training related to modern slavery and human trafficking.
Where appropriate, we may carry out audits or assessments of higher-risk suppliers. These audits may include reviewing documentation, seeking information about recruitment practices, and evaluating how suppliers monitor their own supply chains. If a supplier fails to meet our standards or is unable to provide satisfactory assurances, we will work with them to resolve issues or, where necessary, end the relationship.
Risk Assessment and Due Diligence
We regularly review the nature of our supply chains to identify potential areas of higher risk, taking into account factors such as geographic location, type of goods or services, and industry sector. For any areas identified as higher risk, we aim to enhance due diligence by seeking additional assurances, written commitments, or audit activities, and by keeping such relationships under closer review.
Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing Channels
We encourage all employees, contractors, and suppliers to report any concerns they may have about possible modern slavery or human trafficking within our business or supply chains. Concerns can be raised with line managers, senior management, or through internal reporting routes outlined in our company policies.
Reports will be treated sensitively and, where possible, confidentially. We will not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith. All genuine reports will be investigated and appropriate action will be taken, which may include notifying relevant authorities and terminating relationships with any parties involved in exploitation.
Training and Awareness
We aim to raise awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff, particularly those involved in procurement, supplier management, and recruitment. Training and guidance are provided so that employees can recognise potential indicators of exploitation and understand how to report concerns. We also promote our expectations to suppliers and contractors to encourage alignment with our ethical standards.
Monitoring, Accountability and Annual Review
Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery rests with the senior management of Carpet Cleaning Wandsworth. They are accountable for ensuring that this statement is implemented, communicated, and kept under review.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to reflect any changes in our business, our supply chains, or relevant legislation, and to ensure that our controls and due diligence processes remain effective. Where necessary, we will strengthen our procedures, enhance supplier engagement, and update training to continuously improve our response to the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking.
By maintaining a clear zero-tolerance stance, working closely with our suppliers, and providing effective reporting and review mechanisms, Carpet Cleaning Wandsworth seeks to play its part in eliminating modern slavery from our operations and supply chains.