Modern Slavery Statement for St Johns Wood Carpet Cleaners

At St Johns Wood Carpet Cleaners, we are committed to conducting our business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that carpet cleaning services, like many service industries, can involve suppliers, contractors, and labour providers across multiple locations. For this reason, we maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any form of exploitation.

Our policy applies to all employees, managers, subcontractors, and suppliers associated with St Johns Wood Carpet Cleaners. We expect everyone working with us to uphold the highest ethical standards and to comply with all applicable employment, safety, and human rights laws. Any breach of this expectation is treated as a serious matter and may result in termination of a contract, disciplinary action, or referral to the appropriate authorities. We believe that a responsible carpet cleaning company must be proactive in identifying and preventing risk.

As part of our commitment, we assess the nature of our business activities and the potential vulnerability of the people involved in our service chain. This includes reviewing whether cleaning materials, uniforms, equipment, and outsourced labour are sourced from reputable suppliers. We also consider the risk of exploitation in lower-wage sectors and take practical steps to reduce that risk. Our modern slavery policy is designed not only to meet legal obligations, but also to promote ethical business practices throughout the organisation.

Supplier oversight is central to our approach. We carry out due diligence before engaging new suppliers and conduct regular supplier audits where appropriate. These audits may include checks on labour practices, working hours, wage compliance, right-to-work documentation, and sub-supplier controls. If concerns arise, we request corrective action plans and monitor progress closely. In serious cases, we will suspend or end the relationship. This helps ensure that our carpet cleaning services are supported by responsible and transparent business partners.

We also expect our suppliers to maintain their own anti-slavery measures and to flow these expectations down their supply chains. Contracts and purchasing terms may include clauses requiring compliance with labour laws, ethical recruitment practices, and cooperation with inspections or information requests. Our procurement decisions are influenced not only by cost and quality, but by our confidence that a supplier operates with integrity. This is a key element of our broader commitment to responsible trading.

Employees and workers are encouraged to speak up if they notice anything unusual, unsafe, or unethical. We provide clear reporting channels so that concerns can be raised promptly and without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made through line management, senior leadership, or designated internal safeguarding routes. We treat all allegations seriously, investigate them sensitively, and protect confidentiality as far as possible. The availability of safe reporting is essential to preventing hidden abuse.

Our training and awareness efforts support this reporting culture. Staff receive information on the signs of modern slavery, including indicators such as restricted movement, excessive control, poor living conditions, withheld documents, or unexplained dependency on others. This helps our team recognise warning signs in daily operations and when interacting with contractors or temporary workers. By building awareness, St Johns Wood Carpet Cleaners strengthens its ability to identify and address risk early.

We understand that the fight against exploitation is ongoing, which is why we maintain regular oversight of our controls. Our leadership reviews the effectiveness of our anti-slavery measures, including supplier checks, contract safeguards, training completion, and incident handling. Where we identify opportunities for improvement, we update our procedures accordingly. This practical and measured approach ensures that our zero-tolerance policy remains active, relevant, and embedded in day-to-day operations.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with the size and nature of our business. The review considers changes in legislation, business structure, procurement activity, and any emerging risks in our supply chain. Senior management is responsible for approving updates and ensuring that lessons learned are reflected in policy and practice. Annual review is not a formality; it is a vital part of continuous improvement for a responsible carpet cleaning business.

Through this statement, St Johns Wood Carpet Cleaners confirms its commitment to preventing modern slavery in all its forms. We will continue to use due diligence, supplier audits, employee awareness, and accessible reporting channels to uphold our standards. By taking these steps and reviewing them each year, we aim to contribute to a fairer, safer, and more ethical service sector. Our aim is simple: no part of our operation should ever support exploitation.