Haringey Carpet Cleaners Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Haringey Carpet Cleaners has taken, and continues to take, to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place within our own operations or in any part of our supply chains. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to safeguard people from exploitation.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Haringey Carpet Cleaners maintains a strict zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, servitude, and child labour. This commitment applies to all aspects of our business, including recruitment, employment practices, procurement, and contractor engagement. We expect the same high standards from all parties we work with, including suppliers, subcontractors, and business partners.

Any form of modern slavery is fundamentally incompatible with our values and code of conduct. We will not knowingly work with any organisation that is involved in, or associated with, modern slavery practices. Where concerns are identified, we will take appropriate and proportionate action, which may include suspending or terminating relationships with suppliers or contractors who fail to meet our requirements.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Haringey Carpet Cleaners provides professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services to residential and commercial customers. Our supply chain includes providers of cleaning equipment, cleaning solutions and chemicals, personal protective equipment, office supplies, and various maintenance and support services.

We recognise that certain sectors and geographic regions carry a higher risk of modern slavery. We pay particular attention to suppliers involved in manufacturing, logistics, and the provision of labour. Our aim is to work only with reputable suppliers who uphold human rights and demonstrate transparent and ethical labour practices.

Supplier Standards and Audits

All new suppliers are assessed against our ethical standards as part of our onboarding process. We communicate our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery and require confirmation that suppliers comply with all relevant labour, employment, and human rights legislation in their jurisdictions.

We are committed to conducting proportionate audits and checks on our key suppliers. These may include requesting documentation on labour practices, reviewing policies on wages and working hours, and assessing the use of subcontractors. Where appropriate, we may carry out site visits to verify that suppliers provide safe working conditions, fair pay, and lawful employment arrangements.

If a supplier fails to meet our standards or refuses to cooperate with reasonable audit requests, we will review the relationship and take necessary steps to address the risk, up to and including ending the business relationship.

Employee Awareness, Training, and Reporting Channels

We are committed to raising awareness among our employees about modern slavery risks and the responsibilities we all share in preventing exploitation. Training and guidance are provided to relevant staff, particularly those involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management, to help them identify warning signs of modern slavery and understand how to respond.

Haringey Carpet Cleaners encourages all employees, workers, and suppliers to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery at the earliest possible stage. Concerns can be raised confidentially through internal reporting channels, including to line managers or senior management. We will listen to, investigate, and respond to all reports appropriately and will not tolerate any form of victimisation against individuals who raise genuine concerns in good faith.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We recognise that combating modern slavery requires ongoing vigilance and continuous improvement. Haringey Carpet Cleaners is committed to regularly reviewing and enhancing our policies, procedures, and due diligence activities to respond to emerging risks, legal developments, and best practice guidance.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least once every year by our senior management. As part of this review, we will assess the effectiveness of our actions, consider feedback from employees and suppliers, and identify further steps to strengthen our approach. Where necessary, we will update our risk assessments, training programmes, and supplier engagement processes to ensure they remain robust and proportionate.

By approving and publishing this statement, Haringey Carpet Cleaners confirms its commitment to upholding human rights, promoting fair and safe working conditions, and playing its part in the fight against modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms.