Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaner Ealing

Cleaner Ealing is committed to conducting all aspects of its work with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation in any part of our operations or supply chain. We recognise that the risk of abuse can exist in every sector, including cleaning and facilities services, where labour can be vulnerable to poor conditions and unlawful practices. For that reason, Cleaner Ealing actively promotes ethical working standards across its teams, contractors, and suppliers.

Our policy is clear: modern slavery has no place in our business. We expect everyone who works with or for us to uphold the highest standards of conduct and to comply with all applicable employment, safeguarding, and human rights laws. We do not tolerate practices such as withholding wages, debt bondage, coercion, deception, child labour, or any form of forced service. Where risk is identified, we take prompt and proportionate action to investigate, mitigate, and prevent further harm.

This commitment is embedded in our procurement and employment practices. Before entering into new supplier relationships, we assess the nature of the service, the labour model, and the geographic and operational risks involved. Suppliers are required to confirm that they share our values and maintain lawful, ethical working conditions. As part of our Cleaner Ealing modern slavery controls, we may request evidence of policies, training, worker right-to-work checks, and wage and hour records where appropriate.

Supplier oversight is an important part of our prevention programme. We carry out supplier audits and reviews based on risk, with a focus on contractors and service partners whose work may involve temporary labour, subcontracting, or high staff turnover. These audits may include document checks, site visits, interviews, and verification of employment practices. If a supplier falls short of our requirements, we will seek corrective action and may suspend or end the relationship if improvement is not achieved.

We also expect our supply chain to cascade these standards to their own providers. Our Cleaner Ealing modern slavery approach encourages open disclosure of risk, responsible recruitment, and lawful payment practices throughout the chain. To strengthen due diligence, we monitor indicators such as unusual wage deductions, restricted movement, identity document retention, and inconsistent staffing arrangements. Where necessary, we ask for assurances in writing and keep records of the actions taken.

Training and awareness are central to our prevention strategy. Managers and relevant staff are briefed on how to recognise warning signs, how to respond sensitively, and how to escalate concerns. We aim to build a culture where workers understand their rights and feel safe to speak up. Everyone engaged by Cleaner Ealing is expected to treat potential indicators of exploitation seriously and to act without delay.

We provide multiple reporting channels so that concerns can be raised safely and without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made through line management, designated safeguarding or compliance routes, or anonymous internal channels where available. Any allegation or suspicion of modern slavery is treated confidentially and investigated promptly. We will support affected individuals where possible, cooperate with relevant authorities when required, and record outcomes to improve future prevention efforts.

Retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith is prohibited. Our Cleaner Ealing Modern Slavery Statement is built on the principle that protecting people is more important than protecting commercial convenience. If an issue is substantiated, we will take appropriate remedial action, which may include contract remediation, enhanced monitoring, training, or termination of arrangements. We also seek to learn from incidents so that similar risks are less likely to arise again.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with legal requirements and operational changes. The review considers the outcome of supplier audits, any reported concerns, changes in legislation, and lessons learned from investigations or due diligence activity. Where needed, we update our policies, controls, and training to strengthen our response. Our aim is continuous improvement, not only compliance.

Cleaner Ealing remains firmly committed to preventing exploitation in all forms. Through zero tolerance, supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and annual review, we seek to protect workers, uphold ethical standards, and promote responsible business practice across our operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaner Ealing reflects our ongoing duty to act with care, vigilance, and accountability.