Modern Slavery Statement for Bromley Carpet Cleaners

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Bromley Carpet Cleaners has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to operating ethically, transparently, and with integrity in all our business dealings.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Bromley Carpet Cleaners has a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, debt bondage, and child labour. We expect the same standards from all parties we work with, including suppliers, contractors, and any third parties who support our services. Any indication that a person is being exploited or coerced is treated as a serious breach of our values and contractual expectations.

Our management team is responsible for ensuring that this policy is communicated clearly, understood, and implemented throughout our organisation. Every member of staff is made aware that upholding human rights and fair working conditions is a core requirement of their role.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Bromley Carpet Cleaners provides professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services. Our supply chain includes providers of cleaning equipment, cleaning solutions and chemicals, uniforms, and various facility and maintenance services. While our business is not in a sector traditionally considered high risk, we recognise that modern slavery can occur in any industry or country.

We are committed to working only with suppliers and service providers who demonstrate respect for human rights, fair pay, safe working conditions, and lawful employment practices.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We conduct due diligence on new suppliers and periodically review existing suppliers to assess the risk of modern slavery within our supply chain. Our due diligence measures include:

Requesting information about suppliers' labour practices and policies, including how they prevent forced or child labour.
Assessing whether suppliers operate in higher-risk sectors or geographic regions.
Requiring confirmation that suppliers comply with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws.

Where we consider there may be a higher risk, we may conduct more detailed checks or request further documentation to verify compliance. We reserve the right to undertake audits, either directly or through independent third parties, to assess adherence to our expectations regarding modern slavery and ethical conduct.

Non-compliance with our standards may result in corrective action plans, enhanced monitoring, or where necessary, termination of the business relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Bromley Carpet Cleaners encourages all employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions about modern slavery or unethical labour practices connected to our operations or supply chain. We treat all concerns seriously and handle them with sensitivity, respect, and confidentiality, as far as is reasonably possible.

Concerns can be raised through management or an alternative senior contact within the business. No person will suffer retaliation or detrimental treatment for raising a concern in good faith, even if it is not subsequently substantiated. We will investigate all reports promptly and, where appropriate, take action to remedy any identified issues and prevent recurrence.

Training and Awareness

We aim to build awareness of modern slavery indicators across our workforce. Training and guidance are provided to relevant employees, particularly those involved in procurement, supplier management, and recruitment. This helps ensure they are able to recognise warning signs of exploitation and know how to escalate concerns through the appropriate channels.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Bromley Carpet Cleaners is committed to continuous improvement in identifying and addressing modern slavery risks. We will review this Modern Slavery Statement at least once every year, or more frequently if significant changes occur in our business, supply chain, or relevant legislation.

The annual review will consider:

Any reported concerns or incidents and the effectiveness of our response.
Changes in the structure or location of our supply chain.
Opportunities to strengthen supplier assessments and audits.
Improvements to training, communication, and internal policies.

Following each review, we will update this statement as necessary and enhance our procedures where opportunities for improvement are identified. This statement has been approved by the leadership of Bromley Carpet Cleaners, who are responsible for ensuring its implementation across the business.