Modern Slavery Statement

Modern Slavery Statement for Wandsworth Carpet Cleaning

Wandsworth Carpet Cleaning is committed to conducting its business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to identify, mitigate, and address the risks of exploitation, and to foster a culture where ethical conduct is expected and upheld.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

We have a clear zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, bonded labour, child labour, human trafficking, and any form of coercion or exploitation. This policy applies to every aspect of our business and to all individuals working for or with Wandsworth Carpet Cleaning, regardless of their role or location.

We expect everyone associated with our business, including employees, contractors, agency workers, and suppliers, to share this commitment. Any suspected breach will be treated seriously and may result in termination of contracts, reporting to relevant authorities, and any other appropriate remedial action.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Wandsworth Carpet Cleaning provides professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services. Our activities involve the use of cleaning products, equipment, and related consumables sourced from a range of suppliers. While the nature of our operations is relatively low risk compared to some industries, we recognise that modern slavery can occur in any sector and at any point in a supply chain.

We are committed to working only with suppliers and partners who uphold high ethical standards, respect labour rights, and demonstrate compliance with applicable laws and regulations concerning employment and human rights.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We are progressively strengthening our approach to supplier due diligence. We aim to work with suppliers who can demonstrate that they have appropriate policies, procedures, and controls to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking.

Our approach includes:

Requiring suppliers to confirm compliance with all relevant labour and human rights legislation and our zero-tolerance position on modern slavery. Assessing new suppliers based on their ethical practices and their ability to evidence responsible sourcing and fair treatment of workers. Reserving the right to conduct audits or request evidence of compliance, including policies, training records, and information about labour practices in their own supply chains. Taking appropriate action where concerns arise, which may include closer monitoring, setting improvement requirements, or ending the business relationship.

Reporting Concerns and Speaking Up

We encourage anyone connected to Wandsworth Carpet Cleaning, including employees, workers, suppliers, and other stakeholders, to report any concerns about modern slavery or unethical conduct. Concerns may include suspected exploitation, unfair working conditions, withholding of wages or documents, or any indication that individuals are being controlled or coerced.

Reports can be made to management or through established internal reporting channels. We are committed to handling all concerns sensitively, promptly, and, where possible, confidentially. No one will suffer any form of detriment for raising a concern in good faith, even if it is not ultimately substantiated.

Training and Awareness

We are working to raise awareness of modern slavery risks among our employees and key contractors. This includes guidance on recognising indicators of exploitation, understanding the importance of ethical sourcing, and knowing how to report concerns.

By promoting awareness, we aim to ensure that our teams are better equipped to identify potential risks in our operations and supply chains and to respond appropriately.

Monitoring, Review, and Continuous Improvement

We recognise that preventing modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. We will review and update this Modern Slavery Statement on an annual basis, or sooner if required by changes in legislation or our business activities.

As part of this review, we will consider feedback from stakeholders, the effectiveness of our policies and procedures, and any incidents or concerns raised. We will seek opportunities to strengthen our approach, enhance our supplier engagement, and improve training and awareness initiatives.

This Modern Slavery Statement reflects the commitment of Wandsworth Carpet Cleaning to act ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships, and to implement and enforce effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place in our own business or in any of our supply chains.