Modern Slavery Statement for Eel Pie Island Carpet Cleaners

Eel Pie Island Carpet Cleaners is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, debt bondage, human trafficking, child labour, and exploitation. We recognise that modern slavery can affect many industries, including cleaning, transport, textiles, and supply services, and we take our responsibility seriously.

Our approach is built on prevention, detection, and accountability. We expect all employees, contractors, and business partners to uphold the same standards. In particular, our carpet cleaning operation depends on safe working conditions, lawful employment, and transparent supply chains. We will not knowingly work with any person or organisation involved in exploitative practices.

To support this commitment, we apply due diligence when selecting suppliers and subcontractors. This includes risk-based supplier audits, document checks, and review of labour practices where relevant. Modern slavery risks are assessed during onboarding and periodically thereafter, especially for suppliers providing cleaning materials, uniforms, equipment, transport, or outsourced labour.

Our Standards and Expectations

All suppliers to Eel Pie Island carpet cleaners must confirm compliance with applicable labour, immigration, and employment laws. We reserve the right to request evidence of wage records, identity verification processes, and working-hour controls. Where concerns arise, we may require corrective action, enhanced monitoring, or termination of the business relationship.

We also train relevant staff to identify warning signs such as withheld documents, restricted movement, unsafe accommodation, unusual recruitment fees, or workers who appear unable to speak freely about their employment. This awareness is essential in a carpet-cleaning business that may interact with multiple service providers across different locations and schedules.

If any potential issue is identified, it is reviewed promptly and sensitively. We encourage open discussion and ensure that concerns are handled without prejudice. Our goal is not only to comply with law, but to contribute to ethical trading and the protection of vulnerable people.

We provide multiple reporting channels so that employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders can raise concerns safely. Reports may be made to management through internal reporting routes, and all concerns are treated confidentially where possible. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a genuine concern in good faith.

Any report related to modern slavery triggers an internal review, which may include interviewing relevant personnel, checking records, and contacting suppliers for clarification. Where appropriate, we will suspend work, escalate the matter, and cooperate with authorities or specialist organisations. This is a core part of our commitment to responsible Eel Pie Island carpet cleaning practices.

We recognise that modern slavery prevention is an ongoing responsibility rather than a one-time exercise. For that reason, our controls are reviewed alongside changes in our operations, supplier base, and legal requirements. We aim to maintain clear oversight across all stages of procurement and service delivery.

Governance, Review, and Improvement

This statement is approved by senior management, who hold responsibility for ensuring that anti-slavery measures remain effective. The leadership team reviews risk indicators, audit findings, and reported concerns to confirm that our standards are being applied consistently across the business. Modern slavery compliance is embedded into our governance approach.

We conduct an annual review of this statement and our supporting controls. That review considers supplier performance, audit outcomes, staff awareness, training needs, and any incidents or complaints received during the year. Where improvements are identified, we update our procedures, strengthen monitoring, and refine our risk assessments.

Through these measures, Eel Pie Island Carpet Cleaners reinforces its zero-tolerance policy and promotes lawful, ethical, and respectful business conduct. We are committed to continuous improvement so that our carpet cleaners operation remains vigilant against exploitation and contributes positively to fair labour practices.