Stockwell Carpet Cleaners Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions and commitments of Stockwell Carpet Cleaners to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our business operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights and to act ethically and with integrity in all our relationships.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Stockwell Carpet Cleaners maintains a clear, uncompromising zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. We will not knowingly engage with, support, or benefit from any organisation or individual involved in these practices. This policy applies to all aspects of our business, including direct employment, subcontractors, suppliers, and any third parties acting on our behalf.

Our leadership team is committed to promoting a culture where respect for human rights is integral to decision-making, and where any concerns related to exploitation are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and addressed appropriately.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Stockwell Carpet Cleaners provides professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services. Our operations depend on a range of suppliers, including those providing cleaning products, equipment, maintenance, and other support services. While many of these suppliers operate within the United Kingdom, we acknowledge that global supply chains can be complex and carry varying levels of risk related to modern slavery.

We are committed to improving our understanding of these risks and taking proportionate, risk-based steps to identify, prevent, and mitigate any potential or actual instances of modern slavery within our supply chain.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers and service providers to share our commitment to ethical conduct and to comply with all applicable labour laws and human rights standards. We are working towards implementing supplier standards that require:

Compliance with legal minimum wage and working hour requirements, no use of forced, bonded, or involuntary labour, safe and hygienic working conditions, and fair and transparent employment practices. We reserve the right to audit existing and potential suppliers, either directly or through independent assessors, to verify compliance with these standards.

Where risks or non-compliance are identified, we will engage with suppliers to support corrective actions. Where serious or persistent breaches are found, we will consider suspension or termination of the business relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Stockwell Carpet Cleaners encourages employees, contractors, suppliers, and any other stakeholders to report concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices without fear of retaliation. Concerns may include suspected exploitation, unsafe working conditions, unfair pay practices, or coercion.

Reports can be made directly to management or through established internal reporting procedures. All reports will be treated confidentially to the fullest extent possible, and any individual raising a concern in good faith will be protected from detrimental treatment. We will investigate every report, take appropriate remedial action where necessary, and review our processes to help prevent recurrence.

Training and Awareness

We recognise that awareness and vigilance are essential in identifying and tackling modern slavery. Stockwell Carpet Cleaners aims to provide appropriate training and guidance to relevant staff so they can recognise warning signs and understand how to respond to concerns.

Managers and staff involved in procurement, recruitment, and supplier management will receive targeted information on modern slavery risks and our internal procedures for due diligence and reporting.

Monitoring, Due Diligence, and Continuous Improvement

We are committed to ongoing due diligence to better understand and reduce risks related to modern slavery in our operations and supply chains. This includes reviewing supplier information, updating our supplier standards, and improving our internal controls.

We will continue to refine our approach in line with evolving best practice, legal requirements, and feedback from stakeholders. We recognise that addressing modern slavery is an ongoing process that requires continuous attention, assessment, and improvement.

Annual Review and Approval

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with our business operations and values. The review will consider any incidents reported, audit outcomes, changes in our supply chain, and developments in legislation or guidance.

Following each review, we will update this statement as necessary and communicate any significant changes internally and to relevant external stakeholders. This statement has been approved by the management of Stockwell Carpet Cleaners, who take overall responsibility for its implementation and for promoting a culture of respect for human rights throughout the business.