Modern Slavery Statement for Edgware Carpet Cleaners

Edgware Carpet Cleaners is committed to conducting business in a manner that respects human rights and upholds the dignity and wellbeing of every individual. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our approach to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation in our operations and supply chains. It applies to all employees, workers, and suppliers engaged with Edgware Carpet Cleaners.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery. We do not accept any practice that involves coercion, debt bondage, child labour, exploitation, or control of a person for personal or commercial gain. This policy is fundamental to how we run our business and is embedded in our internal procedures and expectations of those who work with us.

All managers and supervisors are responsible for promoting a culture of integrity and vigilance, ensuring that modern slavery risks are taken seriously and addressed promptly. We expect everyone associated with Edgware Carpet Cleaners to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Edgware Carpet Cleaners provides professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services. Our operations rely on a range of suppliers, including providers of cleaning products, machinery, personal protective equipment, uniforms, and facility services. We recognise that risks of modern slavery can exist at any stage of a supply chain and we are committed to identifying, assessing, and mitigating those risks.

We aim to work only with reputable suppliers who share our values and who can demonstrate their own commitment to ethical labour practices.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We are strengthening our supplier due diligence processes to ensure that the risk of modern slavery is minimised. As part of our approach, we require suppliers to confirm that they comply with all applicable labour, human rights, and health and safety laws. We expect suppliers to prohibit forced labour, child labour, and any form of exploitation in their own operations and supply chains.

Edgware Carpet Cleaners reserves the right to conduct checks and audits of key suppliers. These audits may review employment practices, recruitment processes, use of labour agencies, and the supplier’s own approach to modern slavery prevention. Where potential concerns are identified, we will work with suppliers to understand the issues and agree on corrective actions within a reasonable timeframe.

If a supplier is unwilling or unable to meet our standards, or if serious breaches are identified, we may suspend or terminate the business relationship.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing

We encourage all employees, workers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to raise concerns about any suspected modern slavery or unethical labour practices connected to Edgware Carpet Cleaners. Concerns can be reported directly to line managers or senior management, or through any established internal reporting channels within the business.

All reports will be handled sensitively and, where possible, confidentially. We will investigate any allegation of modern slavery promptly and take appropriate action where concerns are substantiated. We do not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against any person who raises a concern in good faith, whether or not it is ultimately proven.

Training and Awareness

We are committed to increasing awareness of modern slavery risks across our workforce. Relevant employees, especially those engaged in procurement, recruitment, or supplier management, will receive information and guidance on identifying indicators of exploitation and how to respond to potential concerns. We will continue to review and improve our training as our understanding of modern slavery risks evolves.

Monitoring, Review, and Continuous Improvement

Edgware Carpet Cleaners recognises that combating modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. We will review this Modern Slavery Statement and our underlying processes at least once every 12 months, or sooner if significant changes occur in our operations or regulatory environment.

The annual review will consider feedback from staff, findings from supplier checks, and any reported concerns. Where needed, we will update our procedures, strengthen controls, and enhance training to ensure that our approach remains effective and aligned with best practice.

This Statement reflects the current position of Edgware Carpet Cleaners on modern slavery and sets out our continuing commitment to act ethically, transparently, and with respect for human rights in everything we do.