Carpet Cleaning Marylebone Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Carpet Cleaning Marylebone to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting all aspects of our activities with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This statement covers the financial year ending 31 December and will be reviewed and updated annually.
Our Business and Supply Chain
Carpet Cleaning Marylebone provides professional carpet, upholstery, and related cleaning services to residential and commercial customers. Our operations are primarily based in the United Kingdom, and our supply chain includes providers of cleaning products, equipment, uniforms, training, and facility services.
We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms, including forced labour, child labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, and other forms of exploitation. We acknowledge our responsibility to identify, prevent, and mitigate modern slavery risks within our direct operations and throughout our supply chain.
Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery
We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. This policy applies to all employees, contractors, agency workers, and suppliers who work with or on behalf of Carpet Cleaning Marylebone. Any form of exploitation or abuse of human rights is strictly prohibited.
We are committed to ensuring that:
All work is carried out voluntarily and without coercion. Workers are of legal working age and are recruited through ethical and transparent processes. Wages and working hours meet or exceed the minimum legal requirements. Workers are treated with dignity and respect, and are not subjected to harassment, discrimination, or abuse.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We expect our suppliers and business partners to uphold the same high standards of ethical conduct. As part of our procurement and supplier management processes, we:
Assess suppliers based on their labour practices, health and safety standards, and compliance with applicable laws. Require suppliers to confirm that they do not tolerate modern slavery or human trafficking in their operations. Reserve the right to conduct audits or request evidence of compliance where we identify higher risk activities or locations.
Where appropriate, we may carry out site visits, review relevant documentation, and engage in dialogue with suppliers to verify compliance. Failure by a supplier to meet our standards, or to take corrective action where issues are identified, may result in the suspension or termination of the business relationship.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
Carpet Cleaning Marylebone encourages the reporting of any concerns or suspicions related to modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Employees, contractors, and suppliers are encouraged to report issues through internal management channels or via our established whistleblowing procedures.
Reports can be made confidentially and without fear of retaliation. We are committed to investigating all concerns promptly, fairly, and sensitively. Where allegations are substantiated, we will take appropriate remedial and disciplinary action, which may include reporting to relevant authorities.
Training, Awareness, and Continuous Improvement
We seek to raise awareness of modern slavery risks across our organisation. Relevant employees, including those involved in recruitment, procurement, and contract management, are provided with guidance on recognising indicators of modern slavery and on the correct procedures for escalating concerns.
We are committed to continuous improvement and will review our processes, guidance, and training needs on an ongoing basis to ensure that we remain effective in preventing and addressing modern slavery.
Annual Review and Governance
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by the management of Carpet Cleaning Marylebone. As part of this review, we assess the effectiveness of our current measures, consider any changes to our operations or supply chain, and identify areas for improvement.
We will update this statement each year to reflect our progress, any emerging risks, and relevant changes in legislation or best practice. Our leadership is responsible for ensuring that this statement is communicated across the business and that our zero-tolerance approach is embedded in our culture and day-to-day operations.
This statement has been approved by the management of Carpet Cleaning Marylebone and represents our ongoing commitment to combat modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms.