Brent Carpet Cleaners Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions taken by Brent Carpet Cleaners to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting our business ethically, transparently, and with integrity in all our relationships.

Modern slavery is a severe violation of fundamental human rights and includes slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, bonded labour, and human trafficking. Brent Carpet Cleaners recognises its responsibility to take robust steps to identify, prevent, and address any risk of modern slavery across our activities and among those who supply goods and services to us.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

Brent Carpet Cleaners maintains a strict zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We do not tolerate any form of forced, bonded, or involuntary labour, or any practices that exploit vulnerable individuals. This commitment applies to all employees, contractors, agency workers, and suppliers who work on our behalf.

All individuals engaged by Brent Carpet Cleaners are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct. We require that everyone working with us complies with all applicable laws relating to labour, employment, human rights, and modern slavery. Any breach or suspected breach of these standards will be taken seriously and may result in termination of employment or business relationships, as appropriate.

Our Supply Chain and Supplier Standards

Our supply chain includes providers of cleaning products, equipment, uniforms, facility services, and professional support services. We are committed to working only with suppliers and partners who share our values on human rights and fair labour practices.

We communicate our expectations clearly to suppliers and seek assurances that they do not engage in, or support, modern slavery or human trafficking. We expect suppliers to ensure that their own supply chains are free from exploitation and that they implement appropriate policies, training, and monitoring systems.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Brent Carpet Cleaners carries out proportionate due diligence on new and existing suppliers, with a particular focus on higher-risk categories such as labour agencies and manufacturers of goods used regularly in our operations. This due diligence may include questions on labour practices, recruitment methods, working conditions, and compliance with relevant laws.

Where appropriate, we conduct or commission audits of suppliers to verify compliance with our standards. Audits may be announced or unannounced and can involve reviewing records, interviewing workers, and inspecting facilities. If a supplier is found to be in breach of our requirements, we will work with them to implement corrective actions within a defined timeframe. Continued non-compliance or unwillingness to remedy issues can result in the suspension or termination of the business relationship.

Training, Awareness, and Reporting Channels

We provide training and guidance for relevant employees, including managers and those involved in procurement and recruitment, to help them recognise the signs of modern slavery and understand how to respond to concerns. This includes raising awareness of indicators such as restricted freedom of movement, retention of identity documents, unreasonable deductions from wages, or signs of intimidation and control.

Brent Carpet Cleaners encourages all employees, contractors, and suppliers to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery at the earliest opportunity. Concerns can be raised through internal reporting channels to line managers or senior management. Reports can be made in confidence, and individuals will not suffer any detrimental treatment for raising genuine concerns in good faith. All reports will be investigated promptly and, where necessary, appropriate action will be taken.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing process that requires continuous vigilance and improvement. Brent Carpet Cleaners regularly reviews its policies, procedures, and risk assessments to ensure they remain effective in preventing and addressing modern slavery in our operations and supply chains.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed annually by senior management. As part of the review, we will assess the effectiveness of our due diligence, auditing, training, and reporting mechanisms. Where areas for improvement are identified, we will update our practices and communicate changes to relevant stakeholders. By reviewing our approach each year, we aim to strengthen our efforts and further reduce the risk of modern slavery affecting any part of our business or supply chain.

This Statement has been approved by the management of Brent Carpet Cleaners and reflects our ongoing commitment to protecting human rights and promoting fair and ethical treatment for all workers.