Bromley Carpet Cleaning Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Bromley Carpet Cleaning in accordance with our commitment to ethical conduct and respect for human rights in all aspects of our business. We recognise that modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and exploitation are serious global issues, and we are committed to taking all reasonable steps to prevent such abuses within our operations and supply chains.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Bromley Carpet Cleaning provides professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services to residential and commercial customers. Our operations are primarily based in the United Kingdom, and our supply chains consist of suppliers of cleaning products, equipment, consumables, uniforms and related services. While our business is relatively small and operates at a local and regional level, we acknowledge that modern slavery risks can exist at any point in a supply chain, including in manufacturing, distribution and support services.

Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery

We operate a clear and unequivocal zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. This policy applies to all persons working for us or on our behalf in any capacity, including employees, agency workers, contractors, suppliers and business partners. We will not knowingly engage with or support any organisation that is involved in, or benefits from, modern slavery or human trafficking.

Our expectations regarding ethical conduct and respect for human rights are communicated internally to our staff and externally to our suppliers and partners. Any breach or suspected breach of our zero-tolerance policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in termination of contracts or working relationships.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery. As part of our approach to responsible procurement, we seek to work with suppliers who demonstrate robust labour standards, fair working conditions and transparent employment practices. We assess our suppliers in proportion to the level of risk associated with their products, services and geographic locations.

Where appropriate, we conduct supplier audits or request supporting information to verify compliance with our standards, including policies on modern slavery, recruitment practices, working hours, wages and freedom of movement. These audits may be undertaken directly by Bromley Carpet Cleaning or through third parties. If any non-compliance or concern is identified, we will work with the supplier to address the issue within a reasonable timeframe. If satisfactory improvements are not made, we may suspend or end the business relationship.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing Channels

Bromley Carpet Cleaning encourages all employees, workers, suppliers and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions regarding modern slavery or unethical labour practices. No one who raises a concern in good faith will suffer any form of retaliation, disadvantage or dismissal as a result of speaking up.

Concerns can be raised through internal reporting lines or directly to management. We will review and investigate all reports promptly, sensitively and, where possible, confidentially. If modern slavery or related exploitation is identified or strongly suspected, we will take immediate action, which may include notifying the relevant authorities, cooperating with investigations and implementing remedial measures.

Training and Awareness

We recognise the importance of awareness in preventing modern slavery. Where relevant, we provide guidance to staff who are involved in procurement, supplier management and recruitment so they can identify potential warning signs and understand how to escalate concerns. We also encourage our team to familiarise themselves with indicators of exploitation, such as signs of coercion, restricted movement, withholding of wages or identity documents, and unsafe working conditions.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by Bromley Carpet Cleaning’s management to ensure that it remains current, effective and aligned with best practice. As part of the review, we consider feedback from staff, suppliers and other stakeholders, as well as changes in legislation, guidance and industry standards. We use this process to identify opportunities for improvement, including enhanced supplier due diligence, more targeted training and clearer reporting mechanisms.

By publishing this statement, Bromley Carpet Cleaning reaffirms its commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all business relationships, and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place in our own business or our supply chains.