Modern Slavery Statement — Cleaners Shoredich
Cleaners Shoredich is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. We operate a strict, zero-tolerance approach to any form of forced labour, child labour, or exploitation. This statement sets out our policy, due diligence, and ongoing actions to ensure that Shoredich cleaners and the wider supply chain are protected from modern slavery risks.
Our commitment extends across employees, contractors and partners. The scope of this modern slavery statement covers all services provided by the Shoredich cleaning team, temporary staff, subcontractors and suppliers of goods and services to the company. We require that everyone associated with Shoredich Cleaners understands and adheres to our standards, and we will not tolerate any behaviour that undermines human rights.
To enforce this, we implement robust supplier controls and monitoring. Key measures include:
- Contractual clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery and human trafficking legislation;
- Regular supplier audits and on-site checks to verify labour standards;
- Risk assessments of new and existing suppliers to identify potential vulnerabilities.
Zero-Tolerance Policy and Governance
Our zero-tolerance policy means immediate action if modern slavery is suspected. Allegations will trigger an internal investigation, suspension of contractual arrangements where necessary, and cooperation with law enforcement and relevant authorities. We empower managers and staff across Cleaners Shoredich to raise concerns without fear of retaliation and ensure robust governance processes are in place to manage incidents.
We maintain clear reporting channels for the Shoredich cleaning workforce and for external stakeholders. Reports can be made through our confidential whistleblowing procedures and internal human resources pathways. All reports are treated as urgent, assessed promptly, and handled with sensitivity to the welfare of affected individuals. Anonymous reporting is accepted where permitted by law, and we ensure confidentiality wherever possible.
Supplier audits form a core part of our assurance programme. We conduct scheduled and unannounced audits, review payroll and recruitment practices, and verify working conditions. Where gaps are identified, we implement corrective action plans with timelines for improvement, and escalate to contract termination if non-compliance persists. The audit framework is tailored to risk, focusing on high-risk suppliers and sectors.
Training, Review and Continuous Improvement
Training is mandatory for all managers and key staff involved in procurement, recruitment and supplier management. We deliver targeted sessions on recognising signs of modern slavery, conducting ethical audits, and supporting vulnerable workers. Empowered and informed employees are fundamental to our prevention strategy.
We commit to an annual review of this modern slavery statement and our policies to ensure they remain effective and responsive to emerging risks. The annual review includes an evaluation of supplier performance, audit outcomes, training completion rates, and the effectiveness of reporting channels. Results are used to inform improvements to our risk assessment model and to refine our supplier engagement approach.
In summary, Cleaners Shoredich, Shoredich cleaners and the broader Cleaners in Shoredich network are guided by a clear, enforceable policy against modern slavery. Through robust supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, regular training and an annual review cycle, we aim to identify, prevent and remediate any instances of exploitation within our operations and supply chain. We will continue to strengthen our practices and collaborate with partners to uphold the highest standards of labour rights and ethical conduct.
