Modern Slavery Statement for Grangepark Carpet Cleaners

Grangepark Carpet Cleaners is committed to conducting business ethically, responsibly, and with zero tolerance for modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, debt bondage, or any form of exploitation. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps taken to identify, prevent, and address risks within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that carpet cleaning services, facilities support, and procurement activities can involve complex labour arrangements, and we remain vigilant in protecting workers’ rights.

Our Policy and Commitment

Our approach is guided by respect for human dignity, fairness, and lawful employment practices. We require all employees, contractors, and business partners to uphold our ethical standards. Any Grangepark Carpet Cleaners modern slavery statement is supported by internal controls designed to ensure that every person engaged in our business is treated fairly and paid appropriately. We do not tolerate exploitation in any part of our operations, and we expect the same from all suppliers and service providers.

Risk Management

We assess modern slavery risks by considering geography, labour models, subcontracting, recruitment methods, and the nature of goods and services purchased. Higher-risk areas may include outsourced cleaning labour, transport services, uniforms, consumables, and certain imported products. Where risks are identified, we apply stronger oversight, request supporting evidence, and review employment practices to confirm compliance with our standards.

Supplier due diligence is central to our Grangepark carpet cleaning ethical framework. We expect suppliers to confirm that they use lawful recruitment, verify worker age, retain accurate employment records, and prohibit withholding of identity documents or wages. Our procurement process includes proportionate checks at onboarding and during ongoing relationships. If concerns arise, we may require corrective action, enhanced monitoring, or termination of the relationship where necessary.

We also conduct supplier audits, both scheduled and risk-based, to review labour practices, record keeping, subcontracting controls, and payment arrangements. These audits may include document review, site visits, and interviews with responsible managers. The purpose of each audit is not only compliance assurance but also continuous improvement. If a supplier falls short of our expectations, we work with them on remediation while maintaining a clear escalation path for serious breaches.

Reporting Channels and Speaking Up

We encourage anyone connected with Grangepark Carpet Cleaners to raise concerns promptly if they suspect exploitation, coercion, unsafe working conditions, or unethical recruitment. Reporting channels are available to employees, suppliers, workers, and other stakeholders through internal management routes and formal escalation procedures. All concerns are treated seriously, investigated confidentially where appropriate, and handled in a manner that protects those who raise them from retaliation. Our carpet cleaning modern slavery statement reinforces that speaking up is a responsibility, not a risk.

Training and awareness are important parts of our prevention programme. Relevant staff receive guidance on spotting warning signs, understanding labour exploitation risks, and applying ethical procurement principles. Managers involved in hiring, onboarding, and supplier oversight are expected to act decisively when issues are identified. We also review recruitment practices to ensure they are transparent, voluntary, and free from fees or unlawful deductions that could trap workers in dependency.

Our annual review process ensures that this statement remains current, practical, and aligned with evolving legal and operational requirements. Each year, we assess the effectiveness of our controls, audit findings, reported concerns, corrective actions, and changes in supplier risk. The review helps us strengthen procedures, improve accountability, and update our action plan where needed. This commitment applies equally across the business, from core operations to outsourced support.

Grangepark Carpet Cleaners believes that ethical service delivery depends on ethical labour practices. We will continue to strengthen our safeguards, challenge non-compliance, and promote a culture in which human rights are respected throughout the supply chain. This statement reflects our ongoing commitment to responsible business conduct and our determination to prevent modern slavery in every aspect of our work.