Modern Slavery Statement for Upholstery Cleaner

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitments and actions of our upholstery cleaner operations to prevent, detect and remedy any form of modern slavery in our business and supply chains. We recognise that risks exist in the cleaning and textile sectors, and as an upholstery cleaning provider we maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, human trafficking and other exploitative labour practices.

We operate upholstery cleaner services across multiple locations and engage suppliers for chemicals, equipment and textile processing. Our statement applies to all employees, contractors and third-party suppliers. We are committed to robust due diligence, training, and reporting mechanisms so that our upholstery-cleaner network is free from modern slavery and human exploitation.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Governance

Our zero-tolerance policy is embedded in company governance. Senior management and the board endorse and annually review anti-slavery policies. All staff delivering upholstery cleaning and related services must adhere to a code of conduct that explicitly prohibits any form of modern slavery. We require contractors and suppliers to agree to contractual clauses reflecting these commitments and to cooperate with our compliance checks.

Supplier Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

We conduct risk-based assessments of our supply chain, focusing on high-risk categories such as raw textile sourcing, manual labour in processing and third-party laundries. Our procurement team uses supplier questionnaires, documentation checks and on-site evaluations where appropriate. Suppliers to our upholstery cleaners are assessed for labour practices, recruitment systems, working hours, and wage standards.

Where risks are identified we escalate to remedial action plans. This may include requiring corrective actions, enhanced monitoring, or termination of contracts if improvements are not made. We also ensure that any supplier engaged by our upholstery cleaning business provides proof of legal worker status and allows independent audits.

Our supplier management includes a formal audit programme. Audits are a mix of scheduled and unannounced visits and include document reviews and worker interviews. We prioritise audits for suppliers in countries or sectors with higher modern slavery indicators, and we maintain records of audit outcomes and follow-up actions.

To strengthen prevention we provide training for staff and managers in recognising signs of exploitation and understanding reporting channels. Training is tailored for field technicians, procurement teams and senior leaders. We emphasise the role of upholstery cleaners and cleaning contractors in identifying indicators such as restricted movement, withheld wages, or recruitment fees and encourage prompt reporting.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing We maintain multiple, secure reporting channels to allow workers, suppliers and the public to raise concerns. Reports can be made anonymously and are investigated by our compliance team. We guarantee protection from retaliation for whistleblowers and take allegations seriously, launching investigations and, where necessary, referring matters to law enforcement.

Remediation and Collaboration When modern slavery risks are confirmed, we take proportionate steps to remedy harm, prioritising the safety and wellbeing of affected workers. Remedies may include restitution, worker relocation support, changes to recruitment practices, and contract termination with abusive suppliers. We also collaborate with industry bodies, NGOs and other upholstery-cleaning companies to share best practice and raise standards across the sector.

Implementation, Monitoring and Annual Review Our anti-slavery framework includes measurable KPIs, regular supplier audits and training completion rates. We monitor the effectiveness of our measures and update risk assessments to reflect changes in our supply chain and operating environment. An annual review of this statement and our policies is conducted by senior management, and findings inform continuous improvement.

Our commitment extends to transparent reporting of progress and challenges. Each year we publish a refreshed statement that summarises steps taken, outcomes of audits, any incidents and corrective actions. This ensures accountability across the upholstery cleaning and upholstery-cleaner supply network.

In conclusion, our upholstery cleaners and the broader upholstery cleaning enterprise are committed to eliminating modern slavery through strong governance, supplier audits, safe reporting channels and an ongoing programme of training and annual review. We hold a clear and unwavering position: no form of modern slavery will be tolerated within our operations or supply chains, and we will continue to act decisively to protect workers' rights and dignity.