Carpet Cleaners W1 Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Carpet Cleaners W1 to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights, promote fair working conditions, and ensure that everyone who contributes to our services is treated with dignity and respect.

Carpet Cleaners W1 operates in the professional cleaning sector, providing carpet and upholstery cleaning services to residential and commercial customers. Our activities rely on a range of suppliers, including cleaning product manufacturers, equipment providers, and subcontracted service partners. We are committed to ensuring that modern slavery has no place in any part of our business relationships.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery

Carpet Cleaners W1 has a clear and unequivocal zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery, forced labour, child labour, human trafficking, and all forms of exploitation. This commitment applies to our direct operations and to every tier of our supply chain.

All staff, contractors, and suppliers are expected to act in accordance with our values and with all applicable labour and human rights legislation. We do not knowingly work with any organisation that fails to uphold these standards, and we reserve the right to terminate relationships where there is evidence of non-compliance or refusal to improve.

Our Supply Chain and Supplier Standards

Our supply chain includes the sourcing of cleaning chemicals, machinery, consumables, uniforms, and specialist services. We aim to work with suppliers that demonstrate ethical business practices, transparent labour standards, and responsible sourcing of materials.

Suppliers are required to confirm that they do not engage in any form of modern slavery and that they have their own policies and procedures to prevent such abuses. We expect our suppliers to cascade these expectations to their own subcontractors and business partners.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

Carpet Cleaners W1 undertakes proportionate due diligence on new and existing suppliers to assess the risk of modern slavery within our supply chain. This includes requesting information about labour practices, recruitment procedures, and workplace conditions.

Where appropriate, we conduct supplier audits, which may involve site visits, document reviews, and discussions with management about workforce practices. These audits are designed to verify compliance with our standards, identify potential risks, and agree corrective action plans where improvements are required.

We prioritise audits for suppliers operating in sectors or regions that are considered higher risk for labour exploitation and modern slavery. Failure to cooperate with our audit processes or to implement required improvements may result in the suspension or termination of the business relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Carpet Cleaners W1 encourages all employees, contractors, and suppliers to speak up if they have concerns about possible modern slavery or unethical labour practices linked to our business. Concerns can be raised with line managers, senior management, or through established internal reporting routes.

We are committed to ensuring that anyone who raises a concern in good faith will not suffer any retaliation or disadvantage. Reports will be treated seriously, investigated promptly, and addressed appropriately. Where necessary, we will work with relevant authorities and specialist organisations to investigate and remediate any identified issues.

Training and Awareness

We provide appropriate training and guidance to managers and relevant staff to help them recognise the signs of modern slavery and understand the steps to take if they suspect exploitation. This includes awareness of high-risk practices, such as withholding identity documents, debt bondage, or coercive recruitment.

By increasing awareness across our organisation, we aim to ensure that potential risks are identified early and addressed effectively.

Monitoring, Governance and Annual Review

Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery rests with the senior management of Carpet Cleaners W1. They review our policies, risk assessments, and supplier performance to confirm ongoing alignment with our zero-tolerance stance.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every year to reflect changes in our business, evolving legal requirements, and best practice guidance. During each annual review, we evaluate the effectiveness of our actions, consider feedback from employees and suppliers, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Carpet Cleaners W1 remains firmly committed to preventing modern slavery in all its forms and to promoting ethical, responsible practices throughout our operations and supply chains.