Modern Slavery Statement for Kentish Town Carpet Cleaners

Kentish Town Carpet Cleaners is committed to conducting business ethically and responsibly. We recognise our duty to respect human rights and to take active steps to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. This statement outlines our approach, policies and practices to address these risks.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

We have a clear zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, servitude and child labour. This applies to every aspect of our work, from the employment of our own staff to the sourcing of products, materials and services used in our carpet cleaning operations.

All directors, managers, employees and contractors are required to act in accordance with this policy. We expect the same high standards from all third parties who work with or on behalf of Kentish Town Carpet Cleaners, including suppliers, subcontractors and business partners. Any breach or suspected breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in the termination of the business relationship.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Kentish Town Carpet Cleaners provides professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services. Our supply chains include suppliers of cleaning chemicals, machinery and equipment, uniforms, and various facilities and maintenance services. While the nature of our business means we operate primarily in lower-risk environments, we acknowledge that risks can exist at any stage of the supply chain, particularly where products or components originate from higher-risk regions.

We are committed to understanding these risks and working only with organisations that share our values and demonstrate a robust commitment to preventing modern slavery.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We require our key suppliers to adhere to ethical labour standards that are consistent with our zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery. We communicate our expectations clearly and require assurance that suppliers operate in compliance with applicable labour, employment and human rights laws.

Where appropriate and proportionate to the level of risk, we conduct supplier assessments and audits. These may include questionnaires, requests for evidence of compliance, and where feasible, site visits or independent audit reports. We focus particular attention on suppliers that provide labour-intensive services or source goods from regions with a higher prevalence of modern slavery.

If a supplier is unable or unwilling to demonstrate adequate safeguards against modern slavery, Kentish Town Carpet Cleaners will review and, if necessary, suspend or terminate the relationship.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing Channels

We encourage all employees, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to speak up if they have any concerns that modern slavery or human trafficking may be taking place in our business or supply chains. Concerns can be raised directly with management or through internal reporting channels made available to staff.

Reports can be made confidentially and will be taken seriously, investigated promptly and handled sensitively. We do not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith, even if it is not ultimately substantiated. Where appropriate, we will work with relevant authorities and specialist organisations to address any issues identified.

Training, Awareness and Continuous Improvement

We are committed to raising awareness among our staff about the signs of modern slavery and how to respond to concerns. Training is provided to relevant employees, particularly those involved in procurement, supplier management and recruitment, so that they understand the risks and our reporting procedures.

We also seek to improve our processes over time, learning from best practice, legal developments and guidance from recognised bodies. Our aim is to build long-term, ethical relationships with suppliers who share our commitment to eradicating modern slavery.

Monitoring and Annual Review

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by the leadership of Kentish Town Carpet Cleaners to ensure it remains effective, relevant and aligned with current legislation and best practice. As part of this review, we consider any incidents reported, outcomes of supplier assessments, and feedback from employees and stakeholders.

Where necessary, we will update our policies, training programmes and supplier requirements to strengthen our approach. Our ongoing objective is to reduce the risk of modern slavery within our operations and supply chains and to contribute to wider efforts to eliminate these serious abuses of human rights.