Carpet Cleaners Tooting Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Carpet Cleaners Tooting in respect of our financial year and sets out the steps we are taking to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting our activities with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Carpet Cleaners Tooting provides professional carpet, upholstery, and related cleaning services to residential and commercial customers. Our operations are based in the United Kingdom and rely on a combination of directly employed staff and carefully selected third-party suppliers, including providers of cleaning equipment, chemicals, uniforms, and ancillary services.

We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms, including forced labour, servitude, human trafficking, and child labour. We understand that risks may arise in the sourcing of equipment, cleaning products, and subcontracted labour, and we are committed to taking proportionate, proactive steps to identify, mitigate, and address those risks.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

Carpet Cleaners Tooting has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We do not accept, condone, or overlook any form of exploitation in our own business or in our supply chains. This zero-tolerance policy is embedded in our internal conduct standards and in our expectations of all third parties who work with us.

All team members, from management to front-line staff, are expected to act in accordance with this policy. Any involvement in modern slavery, whether direct or indirect, is treated as gross misconduct and may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment or contract. We reserve the right to immediately terminate relationships with suppliers, contractors, or other partners where credible evidence of modern slavery is identified and not swiftly remedied.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We seek to work only with suppliers and contractors who share our commitment to ethical conduct and respect for human rights. As part of our supplier management process, we communicate our stance on modern slavery and require suppliers to confirm that they comply with all relevant labour and human rights legislation.

Carpet Cleaners Tooting is developing and implementing a programme of supplier assessments and audits, proportionate to the level of risk presented by each supplier. These assessments may involve requesting written confirmations of compliance, reviewing relevant policies and procedures, and, where appropriate, conducting visits or inspections. Where potential issues are identified, we will work with suppliers to set improvement actions and timelines, and we will consider ending the relationship if adequate progress is not made.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage all employees, workers, contractors, and other stakeholders to raise any concerns they may have about modern slavery or unethical practices connected to our operations or supply chains. Concerns can be reported to a line manager, a senior manager, or through our internal whistleblowing arrangements, which allow for confidential reporting without fear of retaliation.

All reports will be taken seriously and investigated promptly and sensitively, with appropriate steps taken to protect those who raise concerns in good faith. Where concerns are substantiated, we will take corrective and preventative actions, which may include notifying relevant authorities and supporting any affected individuals, as far as is reasonably possible.

Training and Awareness

Carpet Cleaners Tooting is committed to raising awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff. We provide information and guidance to relevant employees so they can recognise indicators of exploitation and understand how to respond. This includes guidance on the signs of forced labour, trafficking, and other forms of abuse, and the internal channels available for reporting concerns.

Monitoring, Governance, and Annual Review

Responsibility for overseeing our modern slavery commitments sits with the company management team, which reviews our policies, due diligence processes, and risk assessments on a regular basis. We monitor the effectiveness of our measures through supplier feedback, internal reporting, and any incidents or concerns raised.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and reflective of our evolving business and supply chain. As part of this review, we will consider any changes in legislation, emerging best practice, and any issues or lessons learned from the previous year. Where necessary, we will update our procedures, training, and supplier engagements to strengthen our approach.

This statement has been approved by the management of Carpet Cleaners Tooting and represents our ongoing commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business.