Cleaners Shoreditch Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Cleaners Shoreditch to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting all aspects of our activities with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights, and to ensuring that everyone who works for or with us is treated fairly and lawfully.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Cleaners Shoreditch maintains a strict zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and all forms of exploitation. This applies to all levels of our organisation, from senior management through to operational staff, as well as to all third parties who provide goods or services to us.
We expect all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers to adhere to our ethical standards and to comply with applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws. Any suspected breach of this policy will be treated seriously and may result in termination of contracts or working relationships, as well as reporting to relevant authorities where appropriate.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Cleaners Shoreditch provides professional cleaning services to residential and commercial clients. Our supply chains include providers of cleaning products, equipment, uniforms, and facilities management services, as well as labour and recruitment partners. We recognise that certain parts of the cleaning and facilities sector may be at higher risk of labour exploitation, and we therefore take proactive steps to identify and manage those risks.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We require all existing and prospective suppliers to demonstrate that they operate in a manner consistent with our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery. Suppliers are expected to maintain fair recruitment practices, provide safe working conditions, pay at least the legal minimum wage, and ensure that workers are free from coercion and able to leave employment on reasonable notice.
Cleaners Shoreditch undertakes proportionate due diligence on suppliers, taking into account the nature of the goods or services provided and the geographic risk. This may include ethical questionnaires, requests for supporting documentation, and review of policies and procedures related to labour standards. Where appropriate, we conduct audits or site visits to verify compliance. Any non-compliance identified during these reviews must be addressed through a corrective action plan within agreed timeframes. Failure to make satisfactory improvements may result in the suspension or termination of the supplier relationship.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We encourage all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers to speak up if they have concerns about potential modern slavery or unethical labour practices connected with Cleaners Shoreditch. Individuals can raise concerns through management channels or via any established internal reporting mechanisms made available within their contract or workplace documentation.
Reports can be made confidentially, and we will take all reasonable steps to protect anyone who raises a concern in good faith from retaliation or detrimental treatment. All reports will be investigated promptly and sensitively, and appropriate action will be taken where concerns are substantiated. Where necessary, we will cooperate with law enforcement bodies and specialist agencies.
Training, Awareness, and Continuous Improvement
We aim to raise awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff so that they are better equipped to recognise signs of exploitation and know how to report concerns. Relevant employees, particularly those involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management, receive information and guidance on responsible sourcing and labour standards.
Cleaners Shoreditch is committed to ongoing improvement in our approach to tackling modern slavery. We periodically review our internal processes, contractual terms, and supplier engagement to strengthen our safeguards and align with evolving best practice.
Monitoring and Annual Review
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually by the management of Cleaners Shoreditch. As part of this review, we assess the effectiveness of our actions in preventing modern slavery and consider whether further measures are necessary. We take into account any incidents reported, outcomes of supplier audits, feedback from staff and stakeholders, and changes in regulatory or industry guidance.
The updated statement is approved at a senior level and made available to staff, suppliers, and clients to ensure continued transparency and accountability. Cleaners Shoreditch remains fully committed to playing its part in eradicating modern slavery and promoting ethical working conditions throughout our operations and supply chains.