Carpet Cleaners NW2 Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Carpet Cleaners NW2 in respect of the current financial year. It sets out the steps we are taking to identify, prevent, and address the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. Carpet Cleaners NW2 is committed to conducting business ethically, transparently, and in full respect of human rights.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Carpet Cleaners NW2 provides professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services to residential and commercial customers. Our operations are primarily based in the local region, and our supply chain includes suppliers of cleaning products, equipment, vehicles, workwear, and related services. While our business is relatively modest in scale, we recognise that modern slavery and human trafficking can occur in any sector, jurisdiction, or tier of the supply chain. We are therefore committed to implementing proportionate and effective controls.

Zero-Tolerance Approach to Modern Slavery

Carpet Cleaners NW2 has a clear and unequivocal zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, child labour, servitude, and human trafficking. We will not knowingly engage with or support any organisation, individual, or activity that exploits people or violates their fundamental rights. This commitment applies to all aspects of our business, including recruitment, employment, procurement, and subcontracting.

All team members, including managers, operatives, and any temporary staff, are expected to uphold this policy and act with integrity. Any breach of this policy by employees may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Any supplier or contractor found to be involved in modern slavery will face immediate review of our relationship, which may lead to suspension or termination of contracts.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We are strengthening our supplier due diligence processes to help prevent modern slavery within our supply chain. Before engaging new key suppliers, Carpet Cleaners NW2 will aim to assess their policies, standards, and practices relating to labour, human rights, and ethical sourcing. We expect suppliers to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, and to maintain safe, fair, and respectful working conditions.

Where proportionate, we will conduct periodic reviews or audits of high-risk or strategically important suppliers. These may include requests for information on labour practices, written confirmations of compliance, and where reasonably practicable, site visits or third-party audit reports. If concerns are identified, we will work with the supplier to develop a corrective action plan and monitor progress. Persistent non-compliance or unwillingness to improve may result in the ending of our business relationship.

Reporting Concerns and Protected Channels

Carpet Cleaners NW2 encourages all employees, workers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to raise any concerns about modern slavery, unsafe working conditions, or unethical behaviour connected to our business or supply chain. Concerns can be raised directly with management or through any internal reporting route made available to workers, including confidential reporting where offered.

Reports will be treated seriously, handled sensitively, and investigated promptly. We will not tolerate any form of retaliation, victimisation, or disadvantage against anyone who, in good faith, raises a concern or cooperates with an investigation. Where appropriate, we may also report matters to relevant authorities or law enforcement bodies.

Training, Awareness, and Responsibilities

Responsibility for the implementation and oversight of this Modern Slavery Statement rests with the leadership of Carpet Cleaners NW2. Managers are responsible for ensuring that their teams understand the importance of preventing modern slavery and know how to raise concerns. We are working to increase awareness among employees and contractors of the signs of modern slavery and the steps to take if they suspect exploitation.

We will continue to consider proportionate training for those involved in procurement, recruitment, and supplier management, so they can better identify and respond to modern slavery risks.

Monitoring, Annual Review, and Continuous Improvement

Carpet Cleaners NW2 recognises that the fight against modern slavery is an ongoing process. We are committed to reviewing this Statement and our related procedures at least once every year, or more frequently if there are significant changes to our operations or risk profile. The annual review will consider the effectiveness of our measures, any incidents reported, changes in legal requirements, and feedback from staff and stakeholders.

Following each review, we will update our policies and practices as necessary to strengthen our controls and improve transparency. By maintaining a cycle of monitoring, evaluation, and improvement, Carpet Cleaners NW2 aims to contribute meaningfully to the eradication of modern slavery and to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct in all that we do.

This Modern Slavery Statement has been approved by the leadership of Carpet Cleaners NW2 and is made available to our employees, suppliers, customers, and the wider public.