Cleaners Putney Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions taken by Cleaners Putney to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting business responsibly, ethically, and in full respect of human rights. This statement relates to the financial year ending and will be reviewed and updated annually.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Cleaners Putney maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, bonded labour, servitude, child labour, and human trafficking. We do not tolerate exploitation, abuse, or inhumane treatment of any individual working within our business or connected supply chains.
Our leadership team is responsible for promoting and maintaining a culture in which exploitation is never acceptable. Managers at every level are required to uphold this policy, act swiftly on concerns, and ensure that all workers are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Cleaners Putney provides professional cleaning services to residential and commercial clients. Our workforce consists of directly engaged staff and vetted subcontracted cleaners. Our supply chains include providers of cleaning materials, equipment, workwear, facilities, and certain outsourced services.
We recognise that risks of modern slavery can exist at multiple tiers within supply chains, particularly where temporary labour, subcontracting, or overseas manufacture of products is involved. We therefore seek to work only with reputable suppliers who share our values and adhere to applicable labour and human rights laws.
Due Diligence and Supplier Audits
To reduce the risk of modern slavery in our operations and supply chains, we implement proportionate due diligence and supplier oversight. New suppliers are subject to screening that considers their labour practices, reputation, and compliance with relevant legislation. We expect suppliers to operate fair recruitment processes and to avoid any form of forced, bonded, or child labour.
We reserve the right to carry out audits or request evidence from suppliers to verify that they uphold our standards. These supplier audits may include site visits, reviewing policies and employment records, and interviewing workers where appropriate. Where risks or non-conformances are identified, we will work with suppliers on corrective action plans. If satisfactory improvements are not achieved within an agreed timeframe, we may suspend or terminate the business relationship.
Training and Awareness
We aim to ensure that our staff and key suppliers understand the signs of modern slavery and how to respond to concerns. Relevant personnel receive information and guidance on recognising indicators of exploitation, fair treatment of workers, and the requirements of this statement. Managers and supervisors are particularly encouraged to remain vigilant in overseeing recruitment, working conditions, and subcontracted labour.
Reporting Channels and Protection
Cleaners Putney encourages the reporting of any suspected case of modern slavery or human trafficking, whether within our own operations or in our supply chains. Concerns can be reported through internal management channels or via designated reporting routes made known to employees and contractors.
Reports can be made confidentially, and we will take all reasonable steps to protect individuals who raise concerns in good faith from victimisation or retaliation. We investigate all credible allegations and, where appropriate, take disciplinary action, notify relevant authorities, and work with partners to safeguard affected individuals.
Monitoring, Annual Review, and Continuous Improvement
We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility and that our approach must be regularly assessed and improved. Our management team monitors the effectiveness of our policies, due diligence processes, and reporting mechanisms, taking into account any incidents, audit findings, or feedback from workers and suppliers.
This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed annually, or more frequently if required by changes in legislation, operations, or identified risks. As part of the review, we will evaluate our risk assessments, audit outcomes, training coverage, and the adequacy of our reporting channels. We will use these findings to strengthen our controls, refine our procedures, and enhance awareness across the business.
By maintaining a zero-tolerance stance, engaging closely with suppliers, promoting transparent reporting, and committing to annual review, Cleaners Putney strives to contribute meaningfully to the prevention of modern slavery and the protection of human rights in all areas of our work.