Cleaners W8 Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement is made by Cleaners W8 in respect of its activities and supply chains. It outlines the steps we are taking to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and exploitation in our operations and in the services and products we procure.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Cleaners W8 is a professional cleaning service provider operating across residential and commercial premises. Our workforce consists of directly engaged staff and carefully selected subcontractors. Our supply chains include providers of cleaning products and equipment, facilities services, recruitment and staffing, and various professional and support services.
We recognise that risks of modern slavery can arise anywhere, including within lower paid and outsourced services. We are committed to identifying and addressing these risks in a proactive and responsible way.
Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery
Cleaners W8 has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We do not tolerate any form of forced, bonded or compulsory labour, servitude, child labour, or exploitation in our business or supply chains.
Our expectations are clearly communicated to employees, contractors and suppliers. Compliance with our modern slavery principles is a condition of working with us. Where concerns are substantiated and cannot be remedied promptly and effectively, we will take decisive action, which may include terminating the working relationship.
Policies and Governance
Our stance on modern slavery is supported by internal policies covering ethical conduct, recruitment and selection, safeguarding, anti-bribery and corruption, and whistleblowing. These policies are reviewed periodically to reflect emerging risks, legal requirements and good practice.
Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery rests with senior management, who ensure that modern slavery risks are considered when making key business decisions, appointing new suppliers and reviewing existing relationships.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audits
We seek to work only with suppliers and subcontractors who share our commitment to respecting human rights and labour standards. As part of our supplier onboarding process, we assess the nature of the services or goods provided, the geographic location, and the potential level of modern slavery risk.
Where risks are identified as higher, we may require additional assurances about working conditions, recruitment practices, wage payments and the use of subcontractors. We reserve the right to conduct audits or request evidence to verify compliance, and to request corrective action plans when concerns arise.
Ongoing monitoring of key suppliers is carried out through performance reviews, dialogue about workforce practices, and, where appropriate, site visits or documentation checks. Suppliers are expected to cascade equivalent standards through their own supply chains.
Training and Awareness
We are committed to building awareness among our staff and managers about the signs of modern slavery and human trafficking, and how to respond to concerns safely and responsibly. Training and guidance are made available, particularly for those involved in recruitment, procurement and supplier management.
We encourage open conversations about working conditions and the fair treatment of all workers engaged in delivering our services.
Reporting Channels and Escalation
Cleaners W8 encourages all employees, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to report any concerns about modern slavery or unethical conduct. Concerns can be raised through internal reporting channels, including direct escalation to line managers or senior management, or via our whistleblowing arrangements.
Reports are treated seriously and, where appropriate, investigated promptly, sensitively and confidentially. We are committed to ensuring that no one suffers any detriment for raising a concern in good faith about suspected modern slavery or exploitation.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing process that requires vigilance, collaboration and continuous improvement. Each year, Cleaners W8 reviews this statement and our associated procedures to assess their effectiveness and to identify enhancements.
The annual review considers changes in our operations, feedback from staff and suppliers, audit findings, and developments in legislation and best practice. Actions arising from the review may include strengthening due diligence, updating training, revising policies, or introducing new monitoring measures.
This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement has been approved by the management of Cleaners W8 and will be updated at least annually to reflect our continued commitment to preventing modern slavery in all areas of our business and supply chains.