Modern Slavery Statement for Putney Carpetcleaning
Putney Carpetcleaning is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our own operations and throughout our supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery can affect many industries, including cleaning services, logistics, manufacturing, and distribution, and we take this responsibility seriously.
Our zero-tolerance policy applies to all staff, contractors, and suppliers. We do not accept any form of forced work, bonded labour, child exploitation, or deceptive recruitment practices. Every individual engaged by Putney Carpetcleaning must be treated with dignity and lawfully employed. We expect the same standard from all business partners and will take action where any breach, suspected breach, or disregard of this policy is identified.
Our Commitment and Governance
Senior management oversees our anti-slavery approach and ensures that it remains part of everyday decision-making. We include modern slavery awareness in our internal policies, procurement checks, and contract requirements. Employees involved in hiring, purchasing, or supplier management are expected to understand the risks associated with modern slavery and to act promptly if concerns arise. Our approach is proactive, practical, and designed to reduce risk across the business.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audits
We apply due diligence to suppliers before and during the relationship. This includes assessing the nature of the work, the country of origin, labour arrangements, and the likelihood of hidden exploitation. Where needed, we carry out supplier audits to review employment practices, wage records, working hours, identity documentation, and subcontracting activity. Audits may be announced or unannounced, depending on risk and circumstances.Suppliers are required to confirm that they comply with all applicable labour laws and maintain suitable controls to prevent abuse. If a supplier cannot demonstrate compliance, we may require an improvement plan, suspend orders, or end the relationship. For Putney Carpetcleaning, ethical procurement is not optional; it is a core condition of doing business. We also encourage our supply chain to carry out similar checks with their own partners.
Reporting Channels and Safeguards
We want concerns to be raised early. Any employee, contractor, or supplier who suspects modern slavery, unsafe recruitment, or exploitative treatment is expected to report it immediately. Reports can be made through internal management routes, to designated senior personnel, or via confidential whistleblowing procedures. All concerns are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled with sensitivity. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a genuine concern in good faith.Training and Awareness We provide relevant training to help staff recognise warning signs such as restricted movement, withheld documents, debt bondage, unusually low pay, or unexplained dependency on intermediaries. This training supports our wider aim to strengthen vigilance and improve accountability. By embedding awareness into daily operations, Putney Carpetcleaning aims to reduce the risk of labour exploitation across both direct activity and outsourced services.
Monitoring, Improvement, and Annual Review
We understand that risks can change over time, so our controls must evolve as well. Our modern slavery arrangements are reviewed annually to assess effectiveness, identify weaknesses, and update actions where needed. The review considers audit results, supplier performance, reported concerns, training completion, and any relevant changes in law or market conditions. Improvements may include stronger checks, revised supplier terms, additional training, or more frequent monitoring.
