Modern Slavery Statement
Modern Slavery Statement for Hampstead Carpet Cleaners
Hampstead Carpet Cleaners is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our approach to identifying, preventing, and addressing modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We acknowledge our responsibility to act ethically and to implement effective systems and controls to safeguard against any form of exploitation.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and any form of exploitation. This applies to all aspects of our business, including our employees, contractors, and suppliers. We will not knowingly work with any organisation or individual that engages in or turns a blind eye to modern slavery practices. Where concerns are identified, we will take decisive and proportionate action, which may include suspending or terminating relationships.
Our senior management team is responsible for ensuring that this policy is communicated, understood, and upheld across the business. Modern slavery considerations are integrated into our decision-making processes, particularly when selecting and reviewing suppliers and partners.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Hampstead Carpet Cleaners provides professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services. Our supply chains include providers of cleaning products, equipment, workwear, transportation, and ancillary services. While our business operates primarily within the United Kingdom, we recognise that some products and materials may originate from international suppliers, where the risks of modern slavery can be higher.
We are committed to working with suppliers who share our values and standards. We seek to understand the origin of the products and services we purchase and the conditions under which they are produced and delivered.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We expect all suppliers, contractors, and business partners to adhere to legal and ethical standards that are consistent with our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery. Our supplier terms require compliance with applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws, as well as our internal policies.
To support this, we undertake risk-based due diligence and supplier assessments. Where we identify higher risk sectors or geographies, we carry out more detailed checks, which may include supplier questionnaires, requests for documented policies, and on-site visits where appropriate and feasible. Periodic audits may be conducted to verify compliance with our standards, and we reserve the right to review and, if necessary, terminate relationships where non-compliance or unwillingness to improve is identified.
Training, Awareness, and Reporting Channels
We are committed to ensuring that our employees, especially those involved in procurement, recruitment, and supplier management, understand the risks of modern slavery and know how to identify and report concerns. Training and guidance are provided to raise awareness of common indicators of exploitation and to reinforce our zero-tolerance stance.
All staff are encouraged to report any suspicions or concerns about modern slavery in our operations or supply chains. Concerns can be raised with line managers or senior management in confidence and without fear of retaliation. Any report will be treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled sensitively. We are committed to protecting anyone who raises concerns in good faith.
Ongoing Improvement and Annual Review
We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing process and requires continuous vigilance and improvement. We regularly review our policies, procedures, and risk assessments to ensure they remain robust and effective. This includes evaluating the outcomes of supplier audits, staff feedback, and any reported concerns, and using these insights to strengthen our approach.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by senior management to reflect changes in our business, emerging risks, and evolving best practice. Updates may include enhanced due diligence measures, improved training materials, and revised supplier requirements. By maintaining a process of regular review and improvement, Hampstead Carpet Cleaners aims to play a responsible role in the prevention of modern slavery and to uphold the highest ethical standards throughout our operations and supply chains.
