Modern Slavery Statement for Carpet Cleaners E8

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions taken by Carpet Cleaners E8 to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold the highest ethical standards and to protect the rights and wellbeing of every person who contributes to our services.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Carpet Cleaners E8 has a clear zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and exploitation. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships. Modern slavery is a serious violation of human rights, and we take active steps to ensure it has no place in our organisation or in the businesses we work with.

All employees, contractors, and suppliers are expected to align with this policy and to conduct themselves in a way that supports fair treatment, safe working conditions, and lawful employment practices.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Carpet Cleaners E8 provides professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services. Our supply chains include manufacturers and distributors of cleaning equipment, cleaning solutions and chemicals, personal protective equipment, uniforms, and related service providers such as maintenance and logistics. We understand that risks of modern slavery can arise at various levels of these supply chains, particularly where sourcing may involve high-risk sectors or countries.

We are committed to understanding these risks and ensuring that our suppliers operate with transparency and respect for human rights.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We require our suppliers to comply with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws. As part of our commitment, we are implementing and maintaining the following measures:

We conduct due diligence on new suppliers before entering into contracts to assess their ethical and labour practices. We expect suppliers to provide information on their own supply chains and workforce conditions.

We reserve the right to carry out audits of selected suppliers. These audits may review documentation related to employment terms, working hours, wages, and health and safety arrangements. Where appropriate, we may also request evidence of the supplier's own modern slavery policies and training programmes.

If a supplier fails to meet our standards or is unwilling to work towards improvement, we will consider corrective action, up to and including termination of the business relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Carpet Cleaners E8 encourages all employees, contractors, and stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Reports can be made to line managers or senior management, who are responsible for escalating issues promptly and confidentially.

No person raising a concern in good faith will suffer any form of retaliation or disadvantage. All reported concerns will be taken seriously, investigated where necessary, and addressed through appropriate remedial and disciplinary actions.

Training and Awareness

We are committed to raising awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff. Relevant team members receive information and guidance on recognising signs of exploitation, understanding our policies, and knowing how to report concerns. We aim to build a culture in which ethical behaviour is understood, expected, and reinforced at every level.

Monitoring, Annual Review, and Continuous Improvement

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by the management of Carpet Cleaners E8. As part of this review, we evaluate the effectiveness of our policies, supplier checks, and reporting mechanisms. We seek opportunities to strengthen our processes, increase transparency, and further reduce the risk of modern slavery within our operations and supply chains.

Where changes in legislation, guidance, or our business activities occur, we will update this statement and our internal procedures accordingly. Our objective is to continuously improve our approach and to contribute positively to the wider effort to eradicate modern slavery in all its forms.

Approved by the management of Carpet Cleaners E8, this statement reflects our ongoing commitment to responsible, ethical, and lawful business practices.