Belgravia Carpet Cleaning Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Belgravia Carpet Cleaning in respect of its operations and supply chains. It sets out the actions we are taking to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and to promote ethical standards throughout our commercial relationships.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Belgravia Carpet Cleaning maintains a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and exploitation. We recognise our responsibility to act ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships, and to implement and enforce effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere within our own operations or our supply chains.

All employees, agency staff, and contractors engaged by Belgravia Carpet Cleaning are expected to uphold this commitment. Any behaviour or practice that contradicts our zero-tolerance policy is treated as a serious breach of our standards and may result in disciplinary action or termination of business relationships.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Belgravia Carpet Cleaning provides professional carpet, upholstery, and related cleaning services to residential and commercial customers. Our supply chain includes the sourcing of cleaning products, equipment, workwear, transport services, and certain subcontracted services.

We aim to work only with suppliers and partners who share our values on human rights, labour standards, and ethical conduct. We expect all suppliers to comply, at a minimum, with applicable labour and employment laws, and to be able to evidence compliance on request.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We conduct due diligence on new and existing suppliers that are assessed as higher risk due to the nature of their industry, location, or the type of labour they use. This may include requiring suppliers to confirm that they:

Operate in compliance with all relevant labour, employment, and human rights laws; do not use forced, bonded, or involuntary labour; do not employ child labour; provide fair wages and working hours; and maintain safe and humane working conditions.

Where appropriate, we reserve the right to carry out audits or request independent assessments of our suppliers to verify compliance with our standards. If a supplier fails to meet our expectations or refuses to engage constructively on identified issues, we will consider corrective action, suspension, or termination of the business relationship.

Training and Awareness

We are committed to raising awareness of modern slavery risks among our management and staff. Relevant employees receive guidance on recognising potential signs of exploitation and on the steps to take if they have concerns. This includes guidance on our internal reporting channels and the importance of acting without delay.

We seek to embed respect for human rights and anti-slavery principles into our everyday decision-making, from procurement to operational management.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing

Belgravia Carpet Cleaning encourages all employees, contractors, suppliers, and other business partners to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Concerns may relate to our own operations or those of our suppliers and subcontractors.

Reports can be made through our established internal reporting routes, including to line managers or senior management. All reports will be treated seriously, handled sensitively, and investigated where appropriate. We will not tolerate any form of retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith.

Monitoring, Review, and Continuous Improvement

We are committed to reviewing and improving our approach to tackling modern slavery. This statement and our supporting policies and procedures are reviewed at least annually by senior management to ensure they remain effective and relevant to our operations and supply chains.

As part of this review, we consider changes in legislation, industry best practice, supplier performance, and any issues identified through audits or reports. Where necessary, we will strengthen our processes, update our training, and enhance supplier engagement to reduce the risk of modern slavery.

This statement has been approved by the management of Belgravia Carpet Cleaning and constitutes our Modern Slavery Statement for the current financial year.