Modern Slavery Statement for Highbury Carpet Cleaners

Highbury Carpet Cleaners is committed to operating with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights in every part of our business. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by our carpet cleaning company to prevent slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms and across many sectors, and we take a zero-tolerance approach to any practice that undermines dignity, freedom, or lawful employment.

As a responsible Highbury carpet cleaners provider, we expect the same ethical standards from our employees, contractors, and suppliers. Our commitment applies to recruitment, employment practices, purchasing decisions, and the selection of service partners. We do not knowingly work with any person or organisation involved in exploitative conduct, and we require all parties associated with our business to comply with applicable labour laws and ethical standards.

The modern slavery policy at Highbury Carpet Cleaners is supported by clear internal controls. Managers are responsible for identifying risks, reviewing working arrangements, and ensuring that employment is voluntary, fairly paid, and appropriately documented. We prohibit the use of child labour, coercive practices, passport retention, debt bondage, and any arrangement that prevents a worker from leaving employment freely. Our approach is designed to protect vulnerable workers and maintain a lawful, fair workplace.

Supplier due diligence is a critical part of our anti-slavery framework. We conduct supplier audits and risk-based checks on cleaning product vendors, equipment providers, subcontractors, and any other business partners where exposure to labour exploitation may exist. These audits may include document reviews, questionnaire assessments, and verification of labour policies, payroll processes, and right-to-work procedures. Where concerns are identified, we investigate promptly and may require corrective actions, additional evidence, or termination of the relationship if standards are not met.

Our suppliers are expected to demonstrate compliance through accurate records and transparent labour practices. We give preference to companies that can show clear ethical sourcing, lawful hiring, and respectful treatment of workers. If a supplier cannot meet these expectations, Highbury Carpet Cleaners will not hesitate to reconsider the arrangement. This is a key part of how our carpet cleaning business reduces exposure to hidden exploitation across the supply chain.

We maintain accessible reporting channels so employees and workers can raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Concerns may be reported to line managers, senior management, or through confidential internal procedures. Reports can relate to unpaid wages, unsafe working conditions, coercion, suspicious recruitment practices, or any situation that suggests potential slavery or trafficking. All concerns are taken seriously, investigated discreetly, and handled with appropriate urgency and confidentiality.

Training and awareness are essential to making our policy effective. Staff who work in procurement, operations, and management receive guidance on recognising warning signs and escalating concerns. We also encourage all team members to remain alert to unusual recruitment fees, restricted movement, excessive control by third parties, or inconsistent employment records. By strengthening awareness, Highbury Carpet Cleaners improves its ability to identify and address risk early.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with legal expectations and business practices. During the review, we assess any incidents, supplier performance, audit findings, and internal reporting trends. The annual review also helps us identify opportunities to improve controls, strengthen due diligence, and update our Highbury Carpet Cleaners modern slavery statement where needed. Where changes are required, action plans are assigned and monitored.

Highbury Carpet Cleaners is committed to continuous improvement and to acting decisively when risks are identified. We understand that preventing modern slavery requires ongoing vigilance, strong governance, and a willingness to challenge unacceptable practices. Through our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, reporting channels, and annual review process, we aim to uphold the highest ethical standards in our carpet cleaning operations and supply chain.