Modern Slavery Statement for Deep Cleaning Surrey

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Deep Cleaning Surrey takes to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting all our activities with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Deep Cleaning Surrey maintains a strict zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, bonded labour, child labour, human trafficking, and any practice that exploits individuals or undermines their fundamental rights. This policy applies to all employees, contractors, agency staff, and suppliers engaged by our business.

We expect everyone working with or on behalf of Deep Cleaning Surrey to uphold the same standards. Any breach or suspected breach of this policy is treated with the utmost seriousness and may result in termination of contracts or other appropriate actions.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Deep Cleaning Surrey provides professional deep cleaning services to residential, commercial, and specialist premises. Our supply chain primarily includes providers of cleaning products, equipment, personal protective equipment, facilities management support, and labour providers such as recruitment and staffing agencies.

We recognise that some parts of the cleaning and facilities services sector can be vulnerable to labour exploitation. We therefore work proactively to assess and reduce the risk of modern slavery in both our direct operations and our extended supply chain.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We require our suppliers and contractors to operate in line with our ethical standards and our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery. As part of our supplier due diligence, we:

Assess new suppliers on their approach to labour practices, working conditions, and compliance with relevant employment and human rights legislation.

Prefer suppliers who have their own modern slavery policies, codes of conduct, or equivalent commitments that align with our values.

Reserve the right to conduct audits or request evidence of compliance, such as policies, training materials, or summaries of their own supply chain checks.

Where concerns are identified, we seek corrective action, increased transparency, or alternative sourcing arrangements. We may suspend or terminate relationships with suppliers that fail to demonstrate adequate safeguards against modern slavery.

Training and Awareness

We are committed to raising awareness of modern slavery risks among our management and staff, particularly those involved in procurement, recruitment, and contract management. Training and guidance are provided to help colleagues:

Recognise the signs of potential exploitation and trafficking.

Understand the processes for escalating concerns.

Appreciate the importance of ethical sourcing and responsible recruitment.

We encourage a culture where ethical concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Deep Cleaning Surrey encourages anyone with concerns about potential modern slavery or unethical labour practices related to our business or supply chain to report them as soon as possible. Concerns may be raised with a line manager, a senior manager, or through our internal reporting channels.

Reports can be made confidentially, and we will take all concerns seriously. We investigate reported issues promptly, fairly, and sensitively, ensuring that no one suffers any adverse treatment for making a report in good faith.

Ongoing Monitoring and Annual Review

We are committed to continuous improvement in identifying, assessing, and addressing modern slavery risks. Each year, Deep Cleaning Surrey will review this Modern Slavery Statement and our related policies, procedures, and controls. As part of this review, we will:

Evaluate the effectiveness of our supplier checks and audits.

Consider feedback from employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Update training and guidance materials where necessary.

Adjust our risk assessment and mitigation measures to reflect changes in our operations, supply chain, and regulatory environment.

This statement has been approved by the leadership of Deep Cleaning Surrey and reflects our ongoing commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships.