Tooting Cleaners Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Tooting Cleaners in relation to our responsibility to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery is a serious crime and a gross violation of fundamental human rights. Tooting Cleaners is committed to acting ethically, transparently and with integrity in all our relationships to ensure that modern slavery has no place in our organisation.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Tooting Cleaners operates a strict zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking and all forms of exploitation. This commitment applies to all aspects of our business, including recruitment, employment practices, procurement of goods and services, and relationships with contractors and partners. We expect the same high standards from all individuals and organisations working with or on behalf of Tooting Cleaners.
We are committed to complying with all applicable legislation relating to modern slavery and to continually improving our practices to combat modern slavery risks wherever they may arise.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Tooting Cleaners provides professional cleaning services to residential and commercial customers. Our supply chains include providers of cleaning products, equipment, uniforms, maintenance services and various professional and support services. We understand that any supply chain can carry a risk of modern slavery, particularly where there are multiple tiers of suppliers or where goods originate from higher risk sectors or regions.
To mitigate these risks, we aim to work with reputable suppliers who share our values and can demonstrate robust labour and ethical standards. We favour long-term relationships to build transparency and accountability throughout the supply chain.
Supplier Standards and Audits
Tooting Cleaners has implemented clear expectations for suppliers regarding labour standards, human rights and ethical conduct. Our procurement processes incorporate modern slavery considerations, and we assess suppliers on their ability to meet these requirements.
We conduct proportionate supplier audits and assessments to help identify potential risks of modern slavery. These may include requesting information about employment practices, reviewing relevant policies, and, where appropriate, undertaking site visits or remote inspections. If concerns are identified, we will work with suppliers to address issues promptly. Where a supplier is unwilling or unable to remedy serious concerns, Tooting Cleaners reserves the right to review, restrict or terminate the relationship.
Employment Practices and Staff Awareness
Within our own operations, Tooting Cleaners is committed to fair recruitment and employment practices. All employees have the right to work freely and are engaged in accordance with relevant laws. We do not tolerate forced, bonded or compulsory labour, and we do not require employees to pay recruitment fees or surrender identity documents.
We promote awareness of modern slavery risks through internal communication and training that is appropriate to staff roles and responsibilities. Managers and those involved in recruitment, procurement and supplier management receive enhanced guidance so they can identify warning signs and respond effectively.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
Tooting Cleaners encourages all employees, workers, suppliers and other stakeholders to raise concerns about any issue or suspicion of modern slavery in any part of our business or supply chain. Concerns can be raised confidentially through our internal reporting channels or directly to senior management. We take all reports seriously and investigate them promptly, sensitively and, where possible, confidentially.
No individual raising a concern in good faith will suffer any form of retaliation or detrimental treatment. We are committed to protecting whistleblowers and ensuring they feel safe to speak up.
Monitoring, Review and Continuous Improvement
We recognise that the risks of modern slavery can change over time, and we are committed to continually improving our approach. Tooting Cleaners will review this Modern Slavery Statement and our related procedures on an annual basis, or more frequently if required by significant changes in our operations or the law.
As part of this review, we will consider feedback from employees, suppliers and other stakeholders, outcomes of audits and investigations, and any incidents or emerging risks. We will use these insights to strengthen our processes, update staff training and refine our supplier engagement and audit programme.
This Modern Slavery Statement has been approved by the management of Tooting Cleaners, who are responsible for ensuring its implementation and ongoing effectiveness across the business.
