Modern Slavery Commitment at Harlesden Carpet Cleaners

Harlesden Carpet Cleaners is firmly committed to conducting all aspects of our business in an ethical and responsible manner. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and labour exploitation in our operations and supply chains. It applies to all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers engaged with Harlesden Carpet Cleaners.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach to Modern Slavery

We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery or human trafficking. We do not accept, condone, or ignore practices that compromise the freedom, dignity, or safety of any person working within or connected to our business. Any confirmed instance of modern slavery or serious labour abuse will result in decisive action, which may include terminating contracts, reporting concerns to relevant authorities, and supporting affected individuals in accessing appropriate assistance.

All managers and supervisors are responsible for promoting a culture where exploitation is never acceptable and where ethical labour standards are actively upheld in daily practice.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Harlesden Carpet Cleaners provides professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services. Our supply chain includes providers of cleaning products, equipment, uniforms, transport, facilities services, and certain outsourced support functions. While our direct workforce is relatively small and closely managed, we recognise that risks can exist at any stage of a supply chain, particularly where goods or services are sourced through multiple tiers of subcontracting or from higher-risk regions.

We are committed to understanding these risks and addressing them through robust and proportionate controls.

Supplier Standards and Audit Process

We expect all suppliers and business partners to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery and to comply with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws. As a condition of doing business with Harlesden Carpet Cleaners, suppliers are expected to:

Ensure employment is freely chosen and workers are not subject to coercion, debt bondage, or trafficking. Provide safe and hygienic working conditions and comply with standards on working hours, rest periods, and pay. Prohibit child labour, discrimination, harassment, and abuse in any form. Maintain transparent records relating to recruitment, contracts, and wages.

We conduct risk-based supplier due diligence, which may include questionnaires, requests for supporting documentation, and on-site or remote audits where appropriate. Higher-risk suppliers may be subject to more frequent reviews and additional verification steps. Where we identify non-compliance or areas of concern, we seek corrective action within clear timeframes. If a supplier is unwilling or unable to meet our expectations, we may suspend or end the business relationship.

Training, Awareness, and Reporting Channels

We aim to ensure that relevant staff understand how to recognise indications of modern slavery and how to respond if they have concerns. Information about our zero-tolerance policy and reporting routes is shared with new starters as part of their induction and reinforced through periodic communications.

Any employee, contractor, or supplier who becomes aware of, or suspects, modern slavery or labour exploitation connected to Harlesden Carpet Cleaners is strongly encouraged to report it. Concerns can be raised directly with a line manager or a senior manager, or through any internal reporting channel made available for ethical concerns. Reports can be made in good faith without fear of retaliation. We will treat all concerns sensitively, handle information responsibly, and take appropriate steps to investigate and address issues raised.

Monitoring, Governance, and Annual Review

Responsibility for overseeing this Modern Slavery Statement and our related procedures rests with the senior management of Harlesden Carpet Cleaners. We monitor the effectiveness of our measures through periodic reviews of supplier performance, incident reports, and internal feedback.

This Statement is reviewed at least once every twelve months to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with applicable legislation and good practice. As our business and supply chains evolve, we will continue to refine our risk assessments, strengthen our supplier engagement and audit processes, and enhance staff training materials.

By publishing this Modern Slavery Statement, Harlesden Carpet Cleaners reaffirms its commitment to respecting human rights, preventing exploitation, and promoting fair and safe working conditions across all aspects of our operations and supply chains.