Modern Slavery Statement for Battersea Carpet Cleaners

Battersea Carpet Cleaners is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chain. As a responsible carpet cleaning business, we recognise that ethical practice must be embedded in every part of our service, from procurement to delivery.

We adopt a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of slavery or exploitation. This applies to our employees, subcontractors, agency workers, and suppliers. We expect every person working with or on behalf of Battersea Carpet Cleaners to uphold legal and ethical standards and to act with honesty and accountability at all times.

Our approach begins with risk awareness. Although the carpet cleaning sector is not typically associated with the highest modern slavery risks, we understand that labour-intensive industries can still be vulnerable, especially where temporary labour, outsourced services, or cross-border sourcing are involved. For that reason, Battersea Carpet Cleaners applies proportionate checks to identify and reduce risk.

Supplier due diligence is a central part of our commitment. Before engaging suppliers, we assess their business practices, employment standards, and compliance history. We expect suppliers to confirm that they do not use forced labour, debt bondage, child labour, or any abusive recruitment practices. Where necessary, we request written assurances and supporting evidence of responsible labour management.

Supplier audits are conducted on a scheduled and risk-based basis. These audits help us verify that our suppliers maintain safe working conditions, lawful pay practices, and proper right-to-work checks. When concerns arise, we investigate promptly and require corrective action. If a supplier fails to meet our standards or refuses to improve, we reserve the right to suspend or end the relationship.

Training and internal awareness are also important. Managers and team leaders receive guidance on how to recognise warning signs of modern slavery, including unusually controlled workers, restricted freedom, withheld documents, or unexplained third-party recruitment fees. By maintaining alertness, our Battersea carpet cleaners team can help ensure risks are identified early.

We provide clear reporting channels so that concerns can be raised safely and without fear of retaliation. Employees, contractors, and suppliers are encouraged to report suspected violations, policy breaches, or unethical behaviour through internal reporting routes. All concerns are handled sensitively, investigated appropriately, and escalated where needed. We do not permit victimisation of anyone who raises a concern in good faith.

If an allegation suggests possible modern slavery, we take immediate action to protect affected individuals and preserve evidence. This may include pausing work with the relevant supplier, conducting an urgent review, and involving appropriate external bodies where required by law. Our priority is to act quickly, responsibly, and in a manner that supports potential victims.

This Statement will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with current legislation and best practice. The annual review includes reassessing risks, evaluating supplier performance, examining audit findings, and updating controls where needed. Continuous improvement is essential to our compliance framework and to the integrity of our carpet cleaning business.