Carpet Cleaning N16 Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Carpet Cleaning N16 in relation to our operations and supply chains. It explains the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation in our business and among those who supply goods and services to us. We recognise that every organisation has a responsibility to be alert to the risks and to take active measures to address them.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Carpet Cleaning N16 maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. We will not knowingly engage with any individual, organisation, or supplier involved in practices that exploit people or deprive them of their fundamental rights. This commitment applies to every aspect of our business, including recruitment, employment practices, procurement, and subcontracting.

All staff, from management to operatives, are expected to uphold this policy at all times. Any breach of our zero-tolerance approach is treated as a serious disciplinary matter and may result in termination of employment or business relationships.

Our People and Employment Practices

We are committed to fair and ethical employment practices. All employees and contractors working directly for Carpet Cleaning N16 are engaged on terms that respect their legal rights, including the right to work, fair pay, rest periods, and safe working conditions. We do not charge recruitment fees, we do not withhold identity documents, and we do not tolerate coercion, intimidation, or abuse of any kind.

Where we work with temporary workers or agency staff, we expect the same high standards from the agencies we use and we actively communicate our stance on modern slavery and human trafficking.

Our Supply Chains and Supplier Audits

Our supply chains include providers of cleaning products, equipment, uniforms, and business support services. We recognise that risks of modern slavery can arise at multiple tiers of the supply chain, particularly where goods are manufactured or sourced from higher risk sectors or regions.

Carpet Cleaning N16 seeks to work only with reputable suppliers who share our commitment to ethical conduct. As part of our supplier vetting and ongoing management, we:

Request information from key suppliers about their own modern slavery policies, practices, and due diligence processes; include clear expectations regarding labour standards and human rights in our supplier terms where applicable; and may conduct supplier audits or request independent audit reports to verify compliance. These audits may involve reviewing documentation, assessing working conditions where feasible, and checking that suppliers have appropriate policies, training, and reporting mechanisms in place.

Where concerns are identified, we will work with the supplier to address them within a defined time frame. If satisfactory improvements are not made, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the relationship.

Training and Awareness

We are committed to raising awareness of modern slavery risks among our team. Relevant staff are informed about the signs of modern slavery and the actions they should take if they have concerns. This includes understanding indicators such as restriction of movement, lack of control over personal documents, unreasonable deduction of wages, or signs of intimidation.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing Channels

Carpet Cleaning N16 actively encourages employees, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery connected to our business or supply chains. Concerns can be raised verbally or in writing to line managers or senior management.

Reports will be treated seriously and handled sensitively. We will not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. Every report will be assessed, and, where appropriate, investigated promptly. Where necessary, we may escalate matters to external authorities or specialist organisations.

Governance, Monitoring, and Annual Review

Responsibility for overseeing our modern slavery approach rests with the senior management of Carpet Cleaning N16. They ensure that this statement and the underlying processes remain relevant, effective, and proportionate to the nature and scale of our operations.

We are committed to continuous improvement. Each year, we will review this statement and our related policies and procedures. As part of the annual review, we will consider any incidents reported, the outcomes of supplier audits, changes in legislation or best practice, and feedback from staff and stakeholders. Where necessary, we will update our controls, training, and supplier requirements to strengthen our defences against modern slavery.

This statement reflects the current position of Carpet Cleaning N16 and has been approved by senior management as our formal Modern Slavery Statement for the relevant reporting period.