Catford Carpet Cleaners Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Catford Carpet Cleaners has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold the highest ethical standards and to act with integrity in all business relationships.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Approach

Catford Carpet Cleaners adopts a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour. We are committed to ensuring that no part of our business or supply chain is involved in practices that exploit individuals or deny them their fundamental human rights. This principle underpins our decisions about the partners we work with, the products we purchase, and the services we provide.

All directors, managers, employees, contractors, and suppliers are expected to conduct themselves in line with this zero-tolerance stance. Any actual or suspected breach is treated as a serious matter and may result in termination of contracts, disciplinary action, or referral to the relevant authorities where appropriate.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Catford Carpet Cleaners provides professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services. Our supply chains include providers of cleaning equipment, detergents and chemicals, workwear, and various operational and administrative services. We recognise that risks can arise at any point within these supply chains, particularly where goods or services originate from higher risk sectors or countries.

To address these risks, we seek to work with reputable suppliers that share our commitment to ethical conduct and respect for human rights. We prioritise transparency, traceability, and open communication in all supplier relationships.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers, subcontractors, and business partners to comply with applicable labour laws and to uphold conditions that protect workers from exploitation. Our supplier standards include the prohibition of forced, bonded, or involuntary labour; requirements for fair wages and working hours; and a safe working environment.

Catford Carpet Cleaners carries out proportionate due diligence on new and existing suppliers. This includes assessing the nature of their operations, requesting information about employment practices, and reviewing available policies and statements on modern slavery. Where we identify higher risk suppliers or sectors, we may conduct more detailed reviews or request additional documentation.

We reserve the right to carry out audits or inspections, either directly or through third parties, to verify compliance with our standards. Non-compliance may lead to corrective action plans, closer ongoing monitoring, or termination of the business relationship.

Training, Awareness, and Reporting Channels

We are committed to increasing awareness of modern slavery risks within our organisation. Relevant employees receive guidance on identifying potential warning signs of exploitation and on the appropriate steps to take if concerns arise. This helps ensure that modern slavery is recognised not as a distant issue, but as a real risk that must be actively guarded against.

Catford Carpet Cleaners encourages all staff, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns related to modern slavery, human trafficking, or unethical labour practices within our operations or supply chains. Concerns can be raised confidentially through internal reporting lines, directly to management, or through any established whistleblowing mechanisms. We will not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We acknowledge that combating modern slavery is an ongoing process requiring continuous improvement. Catford Carpet Cleaners regularly reviews its policies, risk assessment processes, and supplier management procedures to ensure they remain effective and reflect evolving best practice and legal requirements.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually by our leadership team. As part of each review, we assess the effectiveness of our actions, consider feedback from employees and suppliers, and identify opportunities for strengthening our approach. Where necessary, we update our procedures, supplier requirements, and training materials to enhance our ability to prevent and address modern slavery risks.

This statement represents our current position on modern slavery and human trafficking and reflects our ongoing commitment to ethical business conduct, respect for human dignity, and responsible supply chain management.