Carpet Cleaners Camden Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Carpet Cleaners Camden to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights and to conduct our business in a manner that is fair, ethical, and transparent.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Carpet Cleaners Camden has a zero-tolerance approach to any form of modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, servitude, or exploitation. We are committed to acting with integrity in all our business relationships, ensuring that the people who work for us, and those within our supply chains, are treated with dignity and respect.

All employees, contractors, and suppliers are expected to comply with our ethical standards. Any breach of these standards is treated as a serious matter that may result in termination of contracts or working relationships and, where appropriate, reporting to relevant authorities.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Carpet Cleaners Camden provides professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services to residential and commercial clients. Our supply chains primarily involve the sourcing of cleaning equipment, chemicals, vehicles, workwear, and related services that support our operations.

We recognise that modern slavery risks can exist at multiple levels within supply chains, particularly where products or components are sourced from higher-risk sectors or regions. We are committed to identifying, assessing, and mitigating these risks as far as is reasonably practicable.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers to uphold the same high standards of ethics and human rights that we apply to our own operations. As part of our supplier management process, we communicate our zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery and require suppliers to confirm that they operate in compliance with all applicable labour and human rights laws.

Where appropriate and proportionate to the risk, we conduct supplier due diligence which may include written confirmations, questionnaires, and requests for supporting documentation. We reserve the right to carry out audits or inspections of key suppliers to verify compliance with our standards on modern slavery and ethical labour practices.

If a supplier is found to be involved in modern slavery or unable to demonstrate adequate controls, we will take corrective action which may include working collaboratively to improve standards or, if necessary, ceasing to work with that supplier.

Employee Awareness and Responsibilities

All employees of Carpet Cleaners Camden share responsibility for helping to identify and prevent modern slavery. We provide guidance to managers and relevant staff on recognising indicators of exploitation, unfair working practices, or trafficking within our operations or supply chains.

Employees are required to report concerns if they suspect that any form of modern slavery is taking place. We make it clear that raising concerns in good faith will not result in any form of retaliation or disadvantage.

Reporting Channels and Escalation

Carpet Cleaners Camden encourages the reporting of any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery. Concerns can be raised through line managers or senior management, or directly to designated internal contacts responsible for ethical compliance and risk management.

All reports are treated seriously, handled sensitively, and investigated promptly. Where appropriate, investigations may involve consultation with external experts or reporting to law enforcement and relevant regulatory bodies. We are committed to protecting the confidentiality of individuals who raise concerns, as far as is practically possible.

Risk Assessment and Continuous Improvement

We regularly assess the risk of modern slavery within our business and supply chains, focusing on areas where vulnerability may be higher due to the nature of work, sourcing locations, or industry sector. These assessments inform our priorities for supplier engagement, auditing, and staff training.

Carpet Cleaners Camden is committed to continuous improvement in our approach to combating modern slavery. We review our procedures, supplier requirements, and internal guidance to ensure they remain effective and aligned with evolving best practice and legal requirements.

Annual Review and Approval

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to evaluate the effectiveness of our measures and to identify opportunities for further improvement. We consider feedback from employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders as part of this process.

The updated statement is approved by the leadership of Carpet Cleaners Camden each year and reflects our ongoing commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business.