Modern Slavery Statement for Clapham Cleaners

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Clapham Cleaners has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking from occurring within our business operations and supply chains. Clapham Cleaners is committed to conducting business ethically, responsibly, and with respect for the rights and dignity of all individuals.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Clapham Cleaners maintains a clear zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, child labour, and servitude. We are committed to ensuring that no form of exploitation takes place in our own operations or in the activities of those who supply goods and services to us. This commitment is integral to our values and underpins the way we work with our employees, contractors, and suppliers.

All managers and supervisors are responsible for promoting a culture in which modern slavery is never tolerated, and in which concerns about unethical practices can be raised and addressed swiftly and fairly.

Our Operations and Supply Chains

Clapham Cleaners provides professional cleaning services and relies on a network of suppliers for equipment, products, and certain outsourced services. We recognise that some areas of the cleaning and facilities sector may be at higher risk of labour exploitation, and we therefore take a cautious and proactive approach to managing these risks.

We seek to work only with reputable suppliers who share our commitment to ethical labour practices and compliance with all relevant laws relating to employment, human rights, and health and safety.

Supplier Standards and Audits

Our suppliers are expected to uphold standards that are consistent with our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery. We require that suppliers do not use forced, compulsory, or trafficked labour, do not employ workers below the minimum legal age, and ensure that all employment is freely chosen and fairly remunerated.

Clapham Cleaners undertakes risk-based due diligence on new and existing suppliers. This may include pre-qualification questionnaires, review of policies and procedures, and verification of labour practices. Where we identify suppliers operating in higher-risk categories or regions, we may implement additional checks.

We reserve the right to conduct supplier audits, either announced or unannounced, to assess compliance with our standards. Where non-compliance or serious concerns are identified, we will work with the supplier to implement corrective action plans within reasonable timeframes. If improvements are not made, or if we believe that modern slavery is taking place and not being rectified, we will suspend or terminate the business relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Clapham Cleaners encourages all employees, workers, contractors, and suppliers to speak up if they suspect or witness any form of modern slavery or labour abuse associated with our business or supply chains. We provide internal reporting channels for raising concerns, including the option to report to line managers or designated senior management.

We are committed to investigating concerns promptly and sensitively, and to taking appropriate remedial action where issues are identified. We do not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith. Reports can be made confidentially, and the identity of the person raising the concern will be protected as far as reasonably practicable.

Training and Awareness

We aim to ensure that relevant staff, particularly those involved in procurement, recruitment, and supplier management, are aware of the risks of modern slavery and how to identify potential warning signs. Training and guidance materials are provided to help our teams recognise indicators of exploitation and understand how to escalate concerns.

We also communicate our expectations on modern slavery to suppliers and contractors, reinforcing our standards and zero-tolerance stance during onboarding and contract renewal processes.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Clapham Cleaners recognises that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility and that our approach must evolve in response to emerging risks, best practice, and legal developments. We are committed to reviewing this Modern Slavery Statement and our related policies and procedures on an annual basis.

As part of this annual review, we assess the effectiveness of our actions to prevent modern slavery by examining our supplier assessments, any reported incidents, training uptake, and feedback from stakeholders. Where improvements are identified, we will update our processes, strengthen controls, and enhance our monitoring to further reduce the risk of modern slavery in our operations and supply chains.

This Modern Slavery Statement has been approved by the leadership of Clapham Cleaners and reflects our ongoing commitment to conducting business with integrity and respect for human rights.