Carpet Cleaning Soho Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Carpet Cleaning Soho to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. As a professional cleaning business operating in and around Soho, we recognise our responsibility to uphold and promote ethical labour standards in every aspect of our work.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Carpet Cleaning Soho has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place in our own operations or in any of our supply chains.
All employees, contractors, and suppliers are required to comply with this commitment. We will not knowingly engage with any individual, organisation, or business that is involved in modern slavery or related abuses. Should credible evidence of such practices emerge, we will act promptly to investigate and, where appropriate, terminate the relationship.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Carpet Cleaning Soho provides carpet, upholstery, and related cleaning services to residential and commercial customers. Our supply chains include providers of cleaning products, machinery and equipment, uniforms, and various business support services.
We recognise that certain sectors and geographical regions may present a higher risk of labour exploitation. We therefore focus particular attention on suppliers that provide manual labour, cleaning products, textiles, and any services that may rely on lower-wage or temporary workforces.
Due Diligence and Supplier Audits
We conduct due diligence on new suppliers and periodically review existing suppliers to assess the risk of modern slavery in their operations. This includes evaluating their labour practices, sourcing methods, and stated commitments to ethical conduct.
Where appropriate, we request information about a supplier's own modern slavery policies, worker protections, and grievance mechanisms. We reserve the right to carry out audits or request supporting documentation, such as evidence of right-to-work checks or policies on recruitment fees and working hours. If concerns arise from these assessments or audits, we will engage with the supplier to seek clarification and improvement. Persistent non-compliance or refusal to address serious concerns may result in suspension or termination of the business relationship.
Training and Awareness
We aim to ensure that key members of staff, particularly those involved in hiring, procurement, and management, understand the risks of modern slavery and how to recognise potential warning signs. This includes raising awareness of indicators such as withholding of identity documents, restrictions on movement, unexplained deductions from wages, or signs of coercion.
We encourage managers and supervisors to foster a culture in which respect, fair treatment, and open communication are normal practice, and in which concerns about exploitation can be raised without fear.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
Carpet Cleaning Soho is committed to providing safe and accessible channels for reporting concerns about modern slavery or unethical treatment. Any employee, contractor, supplier, or other stakeholder who becomes aware of, or suspects, any form of exploitation connected to our business is encouraged to raise their concern with management.
Reports can be made confidentially, and we will take all allegations seriously. No person will suffer retaliation or disadvantage for reporting a concern in good faith. All reports will be investigated promptly, and appropriate action will be taken where wrongdoing is identified, which may include notifying relevant authorities.
Monitoring, Annual Review, and Continuous Improvement
We are committed to regularly reviewing and improving our approach to tackling modern slavery. This Modern Slavery Statement and the measures that support it will be reviewed at least once every 12 months by senior management.
The annual review will consider any incidents reported, the effectiveness of supplier due diligence and audits, changes in legislation or best practice, and feedback from staff and stakeholders. Where necessary, we will update our policies, procedures, and training to strengthen our safeguards and ensure ongoing compliance with our zero-tolerance stance.
This Statement is approved by the management of Carpet Cleaning Soho and represents our ongoing commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business.