Modern Slavery Statement for Earls Court Carpet Cleaners

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Earls Court Carpet Cleaners to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our relationships and to putting effective systems and controls in place to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not present in any part of our organisation.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Earls Court Carpet Cleaners provides professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services to residential and commercial clients. Our activities are primarily based within the United Kingdom and we operate through directly employed staff and carefully selected suppliers and subcontractors. Our supply chains include providers of cleaning products and equipment, uniform and workwear suppliers, facilities and property services, and certain outsourced services such as specialist maintenance and waste management.

We recognise that some sectors and regions in global supply chains present a higher risk of labour exploitation. We therefore focus our efforts on areas that could potentially be exposed to modern slavery, particularly in the sourcing of cleaning chemicals, textiles, and equipment components.

Zero-Tolerance Approach to Modern Slavery

Earls Court Carpet Cleaners has a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, servitude, child labour, and human trafficking. This applies to every aspect of our operations, including our direct workforce, agency workers, contractors, and all tiers of our supply chain. We expect the same high standards from all those we work with and will not knowingly engage with any organisation that is involved in, or turns a blind eye to, modern slavery practices.

Our zero-tolerance stance is reflected in our internal policies, our approach to recruitment, and our supplier requirements. We reserve the right to terminate relationships with any individual or organisation that fails to uphold our anti-slavery standards or is found to be in breach of relevant legislation.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We require suppliers to operate in accordance with all applicable employment, labour, and human rights laws. As part of our supplier onboarding and renewal processes, we assess the ethical and labour practices of key suppliers. Where appropriate, we request evidence of their own modern slavery policies, workforce protections, and due diligence procedures.

We conduct periodic checks and audits, which may include reviewing documentation, requesting declarations of compliance, and scrutinising labour practices, especially in higher-risk categories. If concerns are identified, we will work with the supplier to agree on corrective actions within clear timescales. Failure to implement satisfactory remedies may result in suspension or termination of the business relationship.

Employee Awareness, Training, and Reporting Channels

All staff are made aware of our commitment to preventing modern slavery and are encouraged to raise any concerns about unethical or illegal practices. Management teams receive guidance on identifying indicators of labour exploitation, particularly in relation to agency workers, subcontractors, and third-party service providers.

Earls Court Carpet Cleaners provides confidential internal reporting channels so that employees, contractors, and other stakeholders can report suspected instances of modern slavery without fear of victimisation or retaliation. Concerns can be raised to line managers or senior management, who will investigate the matter promptly, sensitively, and in accordance with our internal procedures and legal obligations.

We are committed to protecting whistleblowers and take all allegations seriously. Where necessary, we will engage with external authorities and specialist organisations to ensure appropriate actions are taken.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We recognise that combating modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility and requires constant vigilance. Earls Court Carpet Cleaners is committed to continually improving our processes to better identify, prevent, and mitigate the risk of labour exploitation in our operations and supply chains.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least once every year by senior management. The review will consider changes in our business activities, findings from supplier audits, staff feedback, and developments in legislation and best practice. Where necessary, we will update our policies, procedures, and training to enhance the effectiveness of our approach.

This statement has been approved by the leadership of Earls Court Carpet Cleaners and constitutes our Modern Slavery Statement for the relevant financial year.