Modern Slavery Statement for Carpet Cleaners SW6
This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Carpet Cleaners SW6 in respect of our financial year ending 31 December and sets out the steps we are taking to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery is a serious crime and an abuse of fundamental human rights, and we are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our dealings.
Our Business and Supply Chain
Carpet Cleaners SW6 provides professional carpet, upholstery, and soft furnishing cleaning services to residential and commercial customers. Our operations are based in the United Kingdom and rely on a combination of directly engaged staff and carefully selected suppliers. Our key supply chains include cleaning products and chemicals, machinery and equipment, personal protective equipment, and facilities and maintenance services.
We recognise that certain sectors and regions present higher risks of modern slavery, particularly in the manufacture and sourcing of cleaning products, textiles, and equipment. We therefore place particular emphasis on assessing and monitoring the practices of suppliers that operate or source from higher risk categories or locations.
Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery
Carpet Cleaners SW6 has a clear zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, bonded labour, child labour, human trafficking, and the exploitation of vulnerable workers. This approach applies to our own operations and to every part of our supply chain.
We expect all employees, contractors, and suppliers to share this commitment. Any indication that modern slavery may be taking place in our business or supply chain will be treated with the utmost seriousness, investigated promptly, and may result in the immediate termination of contracts or working relationships, as well as reporting to relevant authorities when appropriate.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We are committed to working only with suppliers who uphold lawful, ethical, and humane working practices. As part of our supplier due diligence process, we seek to ensure that current and prospective suppliers confirm that they do not tolerate any form of modern slavery and that they comply with all applicable labour, employment, and health and safety laws.
Where appropriate and proportionate to the risk, we conduct audits or request evidence of supplier policies and procedures on labour standards, recruitment practices, and working conditions. These may include documented commitments to preventing modern slavery, training records, and information on the use of labour agencies or subcontractors.
If a supplier is unable or unwilling to demonstrate that adequate safeguards are in place, we will not commence or will discontinue our relationship with that supplier. Our objective is to work collaboratively with ethical suppliers and to drive continual improvement in standards across our supply network.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
Carpet Cleaners SW6 actively encourages the reporting of any concerns about potential modern slavery or human rights abuses connected to our business or supply chain. All workers, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders are encouraged to raise concerns confidentially through our internal reporting channels or via their usual management contact.
No individual will suffer any form of detrimental treatment or retaliation for raising a concern in good faith, even if it is not ultimately substantiated. We are committed to investigating all reports promptly, fairly, and sensitively, and to taking appropriate remedial action where issues are identified.
Training and Awareness
We aim to increase awareness of modern slavery risks among our management team and staff, particularly those involved in procurement, recruitment, and supplier management. Training and guidance are provided so that our people can recognise potential indicators of exploitation, understand how to respond to concerns, and uphold our zero-tolerance stance in day-to-day decisions.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
Carpet Cleaners SW6 acknowledges that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility that requires continuous vigilance and improvement. We are committed to reviewing and enhancing our policies, procedures, and supplier oversight in light of evolving best practice, regulatory developments, and lessons learned.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by our leadership team to assess the effectiveness of our actions and to identify additional measures that may be required. Updates may include refining our risk assessment processes, expanding supplier audit activities, strengthening contractual requirements, or providing additional training.
This Statement has been approved by the management of Carpet Cleaners SW6 and constitutes our Modern Slavery Statement for the current financial year.
