Cleaners Croydon Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Cleaners Croydon in respect of our financial year and sets out the steps we are taking to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. Cleaners Croydon provides professional cleaning services and is committed to conducting business in a lawful, ethical, and transparent manner.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Cleaners Croydon has a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced or compulsory labour, and child labour. We do not tolerate any practices that are inconsistent with basic human rights, whether in our own operations or within our supply chains. All employees, contractors, agency staff, and suppliers are expected to share this commitment and to act with integrity at all times.
We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation relating to modern slavery and employment practices. Our management team is responsible for promoting a culture where exploitation is never acceptable and where concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Cleaners Croydon operates within the cleaning services sector, engaging staff directly and through reputable recruitment partners. Our supply chains primarily include providers of cleaning products, equipment, workwear, facilities services, and labour agencies. We recognise that some parts of the cleaning and facilities management sector may carry a higher risk of labour exploitation, and we are committed to identifying and managing those risks proactively.
Due Diligence and Supplier Audits
To help prevent modern slavery in our supply chains, we apply due diligence procedures to new and existing suppliers. As part of our supplier approval and review process, we assess:
Whether the supplier has appropriate policies and procedures that prohibit forced labour and human trafficking, the robustness of their recruitment and worker welfare practices, and their compliance with relevant labour and employment laws.
Where we identify higher-risk suppliers, we may carry out additional checks or request further information about their operations, workforce, and subcontracting arrangements. Cleaners Croydon reserves the right to conduct audits, which may include site visits, document reviews, and discussions with management and, where appropriate, with workers.
If a supplier fails to meet our standards or refuses to cooperate with our due diligence or audit processes, we may suspend or terminate the relationship. Our contractual arrangements aim to reflect our zero-tolerance stance and our right to act promptly where issues are identified.
Reporting Channels and Escalation
Cleaners Croydon encourages all workers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns they may have about modern slavery or unethical labour practices connected with our business. Concerns can be raised directly with line managers or with senior management. Reports may be made anonymously where this is possible in practice.
All reports will be taken seriously and investigated as appropriate. We are committed to ensuring that no individual suffers any detrimental treatment as a result of raising a concern in good faith. Where a concern is substantiated, we will take prompt corrective action, which may include working with the supplier to remedy the issue or terminating the relationship, and, where necessary, notifying the relevant authorities.
Training and Awareness
We aim to raise awareness of modern slavery among our staff, in particular those involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management. This includes providing guidance on recognising warning signs of exploitation, understanding our policies, and knowing how to escalate concerns. We will continue to review and improve our training materials to reflect changes in legislation, industry guidance, and best practice.
Monitoring, Governance and Annual Review
The responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery rests with senior management at Cleaners Croydon. They are responsible for ensuring our policies are implemented, monitored, and kept up to date. We regularly review potential risk areas in our operations and supply chains and track the effectiveness of the steps we take to address them.
This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least annually and updated where necessary to reflect any changes in our business structure, our supply chains, or relevant legislation and guidance. Any significant developments, including enhancements to our due diligence, supplier audits, or training activities, will be reflected in future versions of this statement.
By publishing this statement, Cleaners Croydon reaffirms its commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking and to working collaboratively with employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct.