Modern Slavery Statement for Croydon Carpet Cleaners
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Croydon Carpet Cleaners to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to respect human rights and are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our relationships and commercial dealings.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Croydon Carpet Cleaners has a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, servitude, human trafficking, and child labour. We do not knowingly work with any individual, organisation, or supplier that engages in, facilitates, or turns a blind eye to such practices.
Our management team is responsible for promoting a culture of honesty, transparency, and accountability. All employees, contractors, and suppliers are expected to comply with our standards and to support our efforts to identify and eliminate any risk of modern slavery within our sphere of influence.
Our Business and Supply Chains
We provide professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services, operating primarily within local communities and commercial premises. While our direct workforce is relatively small and closely managed, we recognise that certain risks may arise within extended supply chains, including suppliers of cleaning products, machinery, uniforms, and other materials.
We aim to work only with reputable suppliers and service providers who uphold lawful and ethical employment practices. We expect our suppliers to demonstrate a strong commitment to human rights, fair pay, safe working conditions, and the prevention of exploitation.
Supplier Standards and Audits
To uphold our zero-tolerance stance, Croydon Carpet Cleaners is implementing supplier due diligence and monitoring processes. These include:
Assessing new suppliers for compliance with applicable labour, health and safety, and human rights laws as part of our onboarding process. Requiring suppliers to confirm that they do not engage in modern slavery or human trafficking and that they have appropriate policies and controls in place.
Carrying out periodic checks and audits, which may include requesting documentation, conducting site visits where practical, and reviewing publicly available information. Where concerns arise, we will actively engage with the supplier to seek clarification and corrective action.
If a supplier is found to be in breach of our standards or unable or unwilling to remedy identified issues, Croydon Carpet Cleaners reserves the right to review, suspend, or terminate the business relationship.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We encourage anyone connected with our business, including employees, contractors, suppliers, and clients, to raise concerns about modern slavery or unethical practices at the earliest opportunity. Concerns may relate to our own operations or any part of our supply chain.
Reports can be made to management through established communication channels within the company. Individuals are encouraged to provide as much detail as possible so that concerns can be properly assessed and investigated. We will treat all reports sensitively and, where lawful and feasible, confidentially.
We do not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. Any employee found to be retaliating against a whistleblower will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include termination of employment.
Training and Awareness
Croydon Carpet Cleaners seeks to build awareness of modern slavery risks among staff involved in procurement, recruitment, and contract management. Training and guidance will be provided so that relevant employees can recognise indicators of exploitation and know how to respond appropriately.
We also encourage open discussion about ethical practices so that modern slavery considerations are embedded into day-to-day decision making and supplier relationships.
Monitoring, Governance, and Annual Review
Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery rests with the company leadership, who ensure that suitable policies and procedures are maintained and reviewed. We monitor changes in legislation, guidance, and best practice to strengthen our framework over time.
This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least once every year, or earlier if there are significant changes in our business operations or supply chains. As part of the annual review, we will consider the effectiveness of our actions, assess any incidents or concerns raised, and identify opportunities to improve our due diligence, training, and reporting mechanisms.
By issuing this Statement, Croydon Carpet Cleaners reaffirms its commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking, promoting ethical conduct, and working with partners who share these values in all aspects of our business activities.
