Chelsea Carpet Cleaners Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Chelsea Carpet Cleaners in relation to our operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting our business in a responsible and ethical manner and to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation in any form within our own operations and those of our suppliers.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Chelsea Carpet Cleaners has a strict zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We do not tolerate any form of forced, bonded, or involuntary labour, or any form of exploitation, whether of adults or children. This commitment applies to all people who work for or with us, including permanent, temporary, and agency workers, contractors, and individuals within our supply chains.

We expect all individuals and organisations that have a business relationship with Chelsea Carpet Cleaners to share our commitment to ethical conduct and to uphold the same high standards in relation to human rights and labour practices.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Chelsea Carpet Cleaners provides carpet and upholstery cleaning services. Our supply chains include providers of cleaning products and equipment, personal protective equipment, maintenance services, and certain administrative and professional services. While our business is not in a sector traditionally regarded as high risk, we recognise that no organisation is immune from the risk of modern slavery and we remain vigilant and proactive.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We are committed to integrating modern slavery considerations into our procurement and supplier management processes. Before entering into or renewing contracts, we seek to understand the practices and policies of our suppliers relevant to labour standards and human rights.

Where appropriate, we conduct proportionate audits or assessments of key suppliers. These may include requests for information on employment practices, confirmation of compliance with applicable labour laws, and evidence of their own modern slavery policies and procedures. We reserve the right to carry out site visits where this is feasible and proportionate to the nature and location of the supplier.

If a supplier is unable or unwilling to demonstrate adequate safeguards against modern slavery, we will consider this a serious breach of our standards and may suspend or terminate the business relationship.

Policies and Training

Our internal policies support our commitment to preventing modern slavery. These include policies on ethical conduct, recruitment, health and safety, and whistleblowing. We aim to ensure that all recruitment is carried out in a fair and transparent manner, with all workers engaged on voluntary terms and provided with clear information about their rights, pay, and conditions.

We are working to increase awareness of modern slavery risks among our managers and staff, particularly those involved in procurement and supplier management. Training and guidance are focused on identifying potential red flags, understanding reporting channels, and responding appropriately to any concerns.

Reporting Concerns and Protection

Chelsea Carpet Cleaners encourages anyone who has concerns about possible modern slavery or human trafficking in our business or supply chains to report those concerns without delay. Reports can be made to a line manager, a senior manager, or via our whistleblowing channels within the organisation.

We will treat all reports seriously and, where appropriate, investigate them promptly and sensitively. We will not tolerate any form of retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith, whether they are employees, contractors, or workers within our supply chains. Confidentiality will be respected as far as is practicable during any investigation process.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We recognise that the fight against modern slavery is an ongoing process. Chelsea Carpet Cleaners is committed to continuous improvement in identifying, assessing, and mitigating modern slavery risks. We will continue to review and strengthen our policies, procedures, and training to reflect changes in legislation, best practice, and our own risk assessments.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed annually by the senior management team of Chelsea Carpet Cleaners. The review will consider the effectiveness of our current measures, any incidents or concerns raised, the findings of any supplier audits, and any updates required to enhance our approach. Following each review, we will update this statement as appropriate to ensure it accurately reflects our commitments and actions.

By publishing this Modern Slavery Statement, Chelsea Carpet Cleaners reaffirms its ongoing dedication to ethical business conduct and the protection of fundamental human rights throughout our operations and supply chains.