Carpet Cleaners N4 Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Carpet Cleaners N4 has taken, and continues to take, to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place within our business or supply chains. We are committed to acting ethically, transparently, and with integrity in all our business dealings.

Modern slavery is a crime and a serious violation of fundamental human rights. It can take various forms, including slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour, and human trafficking. Carpet Cleaners N4 adopts a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery and is fully committed to preventing it in every part of our operations.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Carpet Cleaners N4 provides professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services. Our workforce includes directly engaged staff and vetted subcontractors. Our supply chains include providers of cleaning products, machinery, personal protective equipment, transport, and support services. We recognise that some of these areas may be at higher risk of labour exploitation and we therefore apply enhanced scrutiny to these relationships.

Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery

We have a clear zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. This policy applies to all people working for or on behalf of Carpet Cleaners N4 at all levels, including employees, contractors, agency workers, suppliers, and business partners. We expect all those we work with to act in accordance with this policy and with all applicable labour and human rights laws.

Any breach of this policy by staff may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or engagement. Any breach by suppliers or partners may result in suspension of work, termination of contracts, and, where appropriate, reporting to relevant authorities.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Carpet Cleaners N4 is committed to working only with suppliers that share our values on human rights and fair treatment. As part of our supplier onboarding and ongoing management, we carry out proportionate due diligence. This includes assessing the risk profile of suppliers, the location of their operations, and the nature of the goods or services provided.

We reserve the right to conduct audits of key suppliers. These audits may include document reviews, site inspections where appropriate, and discussions with management and workers. Where we identify concerns or non-compliance, we work with the supplier to develop a corrective action plan with clear timescales. If adequate improvements are not made, we will consider alternative sources of supply.

Training, Awareness, and Responsibilities

Responsibility for overseeing our modern slavery commitments rests with the senior management team of Carpet Cleaners N4. Managers are responsible for ensuring that the policy is communicated, understood, and applied within their areas of control.

We provide relevant staff with training and guidance on identifying indicators of modern slavery, particularly those involved in recruitment, procurement, and site supervision. We promote awareness of this statement across our workforce and emphasise the importance of raising concerns at the earliest opportunity.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Carpet Cleaners N4 encourages all employees, contractors, and stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery in our business or supply chains. Concerns can be raised confidentially to line managers or senior management. We are committed to investigating all reports promptly and fairly.

No person who raises a concern in good faith will suffer any form of retaliation or detrimental treatment. We will protect whistleblowers as far as reasonably practicable and will take appropriate action where wrongdoing is identified, including working with authorities when required.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing process that requires continuous improvement. Carpet Cleaners N4 is committed to strengthening our controls, enhancing supplier engagement, and keeping our procedures up to date with evolving best practice and legislation.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least annually by our senior management team, and more frequently if needed. As part of this review we will assess the effectiveness of our actions, audit findings, training outcomes, and any reported concerns. Where necessary, we will update our policies, procedures, and contractual requirements to further reduce the risk of modern slavery within our operations and supply chains.

This statement has been approved by the management of Carpet Cleaners N4 and represents our ongoing commitment to ethical and responsible business conduct.