Carpet Cleaning Sutton Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Carpet Cleaning Sutton to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We are committed to acting ethically, with integrity and transparency in all business dealings, and to implementing effective systems and controls that safeguard against any form of exploitation.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Carpet Cleaning Sutton maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour. We do not tolerate any practice that undermines the fundamental rights, dignity, or safety of individuals. This commitment applies to everyone who works for us, with us, or on our behalf, including employees, contractors, agency workers, and suppliers.
All team members are expected to act in accordance with our values and to comply with applicable laws and regulations relating to modern slavery and human rights. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in disciplinary action or termination of business relationships.
Our Business and Supply Chain
Carpet Cleaning Sutton provides professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services. Our supply chain includes providers of cleaning products, equipment, consumables, vehicle services, and ancillary support services. While we consider the overall risk of modern slavery in our sector to be relatively low, we recognise that risks can still exist, particularly within multi-tier supply chains and in the sourcing of raw materials.
We are committed to working only with suppliers who share our ethical standards and who can demonstrate that they operate in compliance with modern slavery legislation and best practice principles.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We expect all suppliers to uphold high standards of labour, health and safety, and human rights. As part of our approach to supplier management, we require suppliers to confirm that they do not engage in, or support, modern slavery or human trafficking and that they maintain appropriate policies and controls within their own operations and supply chains.
Carpet Cleaning Sutton conducts proportionate checks on key suppliers, which may include requesting documentation, statements of compliance, or evidence of their own modern slavery policies. Where appropriate, we may carry out audits or reviews of suppliers to assess their adherence to legal and ethical requirements. If we identify concerns, we will work with the supplier to address them. If issues cannot be resolved, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the business relationship.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We actively encourage the reporting of any concerns related to modern slavery, human trafficking, or unethical labour practices. Employees, contractors, and suppliers are urged to raise concerns as soon as possible if they suspect that any form of exploitation is taking place within our operations or supply chain.
Concerns can be raised directly with management or through internal reporting channels identified in our company policies. Reports can be made in confidence and will be treated sensitively. No person will suffer retaliation or disadvantage for reporting a concern made in good faith, even if it is not ultimately substantiated.
Training and Awareness
We aim to ensure that key members of staff, particularly those involved in procurement and supplier management, understand the risks of modern slavery and how to identify and respond to potential issues. Awareness of modern slavery risks and our zero-tolerance stance is reinforced through internal communications and policy documentation.
Monitoring, Review, and Continuous Improvement
Carpet Cleaning Sutton is committed to continuous improvement in our efforts to prevent modern slavery. We monitor the effectiveness of our policies and controls and make changes where necessary to strengthen our approach.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with legal requirements and best practice. As part of the review process, we evaluate any issues raised, the findings of supplier checks and audits, and any changes in our business operations or supply chain.
This statement has been approved by the management of Carpet Cleaning Sutton and reflects our ongoing commitment to ethical conduct, respect for human rights, and the prevention of modern slavery in all its forms.