Modern Slavery Statement

Ealing Cleaner Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement is made by Ealing Cleaner in accordance with applicable legislation and reflects our commitment to ethical, transparent, and responsible business practices. It sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Ealing Cleaner has a strict zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and all forms of exploitation. We are committed to conducting our business in a way that respects human rights and upholds the dignity and safety of every individual who works for or with us.

All employees, contractors, and suppliers are expected to adhere to our standards. Breaches of this policy may result in termination of employment or contract, and where appropriate, will be reported to relevant authorities.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Ealing Cleaner provides professional cleaning services in the United Kingdom. Our workforce is made up of directly engaged staff and vetted subcontractors. Our supply chain includes cleaning product manufacturers and distributors, equipment suppliers, facilities providers, and labour agencies.

We recognise that certain sectors and geographies present higher risks of modern slavery. We therefore focus our due diligence efforts on suppliers and partners that operate in higher-risk categories, including temporary labour and sourcing of consumable goods.

Policies and Governance

Our approach to preventing modern slavery is underpinned by internal policies that define acceptable standards of behaviour and responsible business conduct. These include policies covering ethical conduct, recruitment, health and safety, and whistleblowing.

Senior management is responsible for overseeing compliance with this statement and for ensuring that modern slavery risks are assessed and addressed across our operations and supply chain.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We aim to work only with suppliers and partners who share our commitment to preventing modern slavery. As part of our due diligence, we may request information from suppliers about their labour practices, recruitment processes, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Where appropriate, we carry out audits or request evidence of third-party audits to assess compliance with our expectations on labour standards and human rights. These audits may include reviewing documentation, interviewing relevant personnel, and assessing working conditions at facilities.

If a supplier fails to meet our standards or refuses to engage constructively on identified issues, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Ealing Cleaner encourages all employees, contractors, and suppliers to speak up if they have any concerns about modern slavery, exploitation, or unethical behaviour. Concerns can be raised confidentially through established internal reporting channels, either to line managers or to senior management.

We do not tolerate any form of retaliation against individuals who raise genuine concerns in good faith. All reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly, and, where necessary, acted upon with appropriate remedial and disciplinary measures.

Training and Awareness

We aim to increase awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff, particularly those involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management. Training and guidance may include recognising indicators of exploitation, understanding high-risk areas, and knowing how to report concerns.

We also expect our key suppliers to ensure that relevant employees are aware of modern slavery risks and the standards required by law and by our contractual arrangements.

Monitoring, Performance and Annual Review

Ealing Cleaner is committed to continuous improvement in addressing modern slavery risks. We monitor the effectiveness of our approach through regular reviews of reported concerns, audit findings, and feedback from employees and suppliers.

This statement will be reviewed at least annually and updated where necessary to reflect changes in legislation, industry practice, and our business operations. The annual review will consider the adequacy of our policies, due diligence processes, training, and reporting mechanisms.

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement has been approved by the management of Ealing Cleaner and is issued as a clear expression of our ongoing commitment to preventing modern slavery in all areas of our business.