Modern Slavery Statement
Modern Slavery Statement for Shepherds Bush Carpet Cleaners
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Shepherds Bush Carpet Cleaners to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting all aspects of our work in an ethical, responsible and transparent manner, and to respecting the rights and dignity of every individual involved in our services.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Shepherds Bush Carpet Cleaners maintains a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and child labour. This commitment applies to our direct operations, to all staff and contractors who work on our behalf, and to every supplier and subcontractor in our supply chain.
No form of exploitation, coerced work, or abuse of vulnerability is acceptable or compatible with our values. We will terminate relationships with any party found to be involved in modern slavery, or who fails to take appropriate corrective action where concerns are raised and substantiated.
Our Business and Supply Chain
Shepherds Bush Carpet Cleaners provides professional carpet, upholstery and related cleaning services. Our supply chain primarily includes providers of cleaning products and equipment, personal protective equipment, transport and certain outsourced services.
We recognise that risks of modern slavery can arise in the production and distribution of goods, in outsourced labour and in low-skilled or temporary work. We therefore assess not only direct suppliers but also, so far as practicable, the wider chain of production that supports our services.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We expect all suppliers to uphold labour and human rights standards that are consistent with our own values and with all applicable laws. Our supplier requirements include prohibitions on forced labour, bonded labour, child labour, trafficking and any form of inhumane or degrading treatment.
As part of our due diligence, we assess new suppliers based on their ethical practices, labour policies and transparency. We reserve the right to request documented evidence of compliance, such as policies, procedures and workforce records.
Where appropriate, we conduct or commission audits of suppliers, which may include site visits, management interviews and reviews of employment documentation. Any identified non-compliance is addressed through corrective action plans with clear timelines. Repeated, serious or deliberate breaches may result in suspension or termination of the business relationship.
Training and Awareness
We provide training and guidance to relevant staff so they can recognise signs of modern slavery and understand how to respond to potential risks. This includes managers, supervisors and those involved in procurement, recruitment or supplier management.
Employees are encouraged to remain vigilant and to consider the wider impact of their decisions on workers within the supply chain. Our intention is to foster a culture in which ethical concerns are taken seriously and acted upon promptly.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
Shepherds Bush Carpet Cleaners encourages anyone with concerns about potential modern slavery or human trafficking in our operations or supply chains to report them without delay. Reports can be made internally to management or through our established whistleblowing routes.
All concerns will be treated seriously, handled sensitively and, where possible, confidentially. We will not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. Where appropriate, we will cooperate with law enforcement or regulatory authorities and take remedial actions to protect affected individuals.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility that requires continuous improvement. Each year we will review this Modern Slavery Statement and our related processes, taking into account changes in legislation, industry guidance, best practice and any incidents or concerns raised.
Our annual review will consider the effectiveness of our due diligence, supplier audits, training programmes and reporting mechanisms. Where gaps or opportunities for improvement are identified, we will update our policies and procedures and communicate these changes to staff and relevant suppliers.
This Modern Slavery Statement has been approved by the management of Shepherds Bush Carpet Cleaners and represents our current position and future commitments to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our work.
