Carpet Cleaning Highbury Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the approach of Carpet Cleaning Highbury to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting our business ethically, transparently, and in compliance with all relevant legislation relating to modern slavery and human rights.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Carpet Cleaning Highbury maintains a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, servitude, human trafficking, and child labour. We do not tolerate any practice that exploits individuals or undermines their freedom, dignity, or fundamental rights. This commitment applies to every aspect of our business, including our employees, contractors, agency workers, and suppliers.
All individuals working with or for Carpet Cleaning Highbury must act with integrity and in accordance with our ethical standards. Any breach or suspected breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, or reporting to the relevant authorities where appropriate.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Carpet Cleaning Highbury provides professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services. While our direct operations are relatively straightforward, we recognise that risks of modern slavery can exist in supply chains, particularly in the sourcing of equipment, cleaning products, consumables, and outsourced services.
We aim to work only with reputable suppliers and service providers who share our commitment to ethical conduct. We expect our suppliers to uphold labour rights, comply with local and international laws, and ensure safe, fair, and lawful working conditions throughout their operations.
Supplier Audits and Due Diligence
To reduce the risk of modern slavery within our supply chain, Carpet Cleaning Highbury implements due diligence procedures when selecting and reviewing suppliers. These procedures include:
Assessing suppliers based on ethical standards, labour practices, and compliance with relevant employment and human rights laws. Requesting information about suppliers' own policies and procedures regarding modern slavery and human trafficking. Reserving the right to carry out audits or request evidence to verify compliance with our expectations.
Where practical and proportionate, we review supplier practices periodically. If we identify concerns about a supplier's approach to modern slavery, we will seek clarification, request improvements within a reasonable timeframe, or, if necessary, reconsider the business relationship.
Training and Awareness
We are committed to raising awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff and relevant contractors. Carpet Cleaning Highbury provides information on recognising signs of exploitation, understanding our zero-tolerance policy, and using the appropriate reporting channels.
Managers and individuals involved in procurement or supplier management receive additional guidance on assessing modern slavery risks and applying our due diligence procedures when engaging new suppliers or renewing existing arrangements.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
Carpet Cleaning Highbury encourages anyone with concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices to report them as soon as possible. Concerns can be raised internally to a manager or a designated senior representative. Individuals may raise concerns in confidence, and we will take all reports seriously.
No person who raises a concern in good faith will suffer any form of retaliation or detrimental treatment as a result. We investigate all credible reports promptly and, where appropriate, take corrective action, including engaging with suppliers, terminating contracts, or informing the relevant authorities.
Monitoring, Accountability, and Annual Review
We recognise that combating modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. Carpet Cleaning Highbury monitors the effectiveness of this statement and our related procedures through periodic internal reviews, feedback from staff and suppliers, and examination of any reported concerns or incidents.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every year by senior management to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with current legislation and best practice. As part of the annual review, we consider whether additional measures, training, or supplier checks are required to enhance our approach.
Carpet Cleaning Highbury remains committed to improving our systems and controls to identify, prevent, and address modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our business and supply chains.