Shoreditch Cleaner Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions taken by Shoreditch Cleaner to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting our activities ethically, transparently, and in full respect of human rights. This statement covers the financial year just ended and will be reviewed and updated annually.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Shoreditch Cleaner maintains a clear zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, servitude, human trafficking, and child labour. We do not tolerate abusive or exploitative practices in any part of our operations or supply chains. This commitment applies to all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers who work with or on behalf of Shoreditch Cleaner.

We expect everyone associated with our business to uphold the highest standards of integrity and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to labour rights and modern slavery. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may lead to termination of contracts or other appropriate actions.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Shoreditch Cleaner provides professional cleaning services to commercial and residential clients. Our workforce includes directly employed staff and, where necessary, vetted agency personnel. Our supply chains primarily involve the sourcing of cleaning products, equipment, and related services from third-party suppliers.

We recognise that certain sectors and geographies may present a higher risk of labour exploitation. We therefore focus our attention on these areas when assessing and monitoring the integrity of our supply chains.

Supplier Standards and Audits

All suppliers are expected to share our commitment to eradicating modern slavery and to demonstrate that their own operations and supply chains are free from exploitation. As part of our supplier onboarding process, we assess prospective suppliers against ethical and labour-related criteria and reserve the right to decline or discontinue relationships with any supplier that fails to meet our standards.

We conduct periodic audits and reviews of key suppliers, which may include site visits, requests for supporting documentation, and verification of labour practices. Where appropriate, we may require suppliers to provide evidence of their own modern slavery policies, training, and due diligence processes. If concerns are identified, we will seek corrective action plans with clear timelines, and if satisfactory improvements are not made, we may terminate the business relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Shoreditch Cleaner encourages all employees, workers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to raise concerns about any suspected modern slavery or unethical labour practices connected to our business. Individuals are encouraged to report concerns directly to their line manager, a senior manager, or via our established internal reporting channels.

Reports may be made confidentially, and we do not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. All allegations are taken seriously and will be investigated promptly, with appropriate action taken where necessary.

Training, Awareness, and Continuous Improvement

We are committed to increasing awareness of modern slavery risks throughout our organisation. Relevant employees receive guidance on identifying indicators of exploitation, particularly those involved in recruitment, supplier management, and site supervision. We continually review our practices to strengthen our approach, including improvements to recruitment checks, right-to-work verification, and supplier selection.

Annual Review and Approval

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it reflects our current practices, risk profile, and legal obligations. As part of this review, we evaluate the effectiveness of our policies, due diligence activities, audits, and training programmes, and we identify opportunities to enhance our approach.

The updated statement is approved by the senior management of Shoreditch Cleaner, who hold overall responsibility for ensuring that appropriate resources and oversight are in place to combat modern slavery in our operations and supply chains.