Modern Slavery Statement for Leaves Green Carpet Cleaners

Leaves Green Carpet Cleaners is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and child labour across our operations and supply chains. We recognise that exploitation can take many forms, and we take responsibility for identifying, preventing and addressing any risk wherever it may arise.

As a responsible carpet cleaning business, we expect all employees, contractors and business partners to uphold the highest ethical standards. Our policy applies to every part of our work, including recruitment, purchasing, service delivery and subcontracted activities. No person should ever be subject to coercion, deception or abuse in connection with our services or supply arrangements. We are committed to continuous improvement and to maintaining a workplace culture where dignity and lawful employment are non-negotiable.

We conduct regular risk assessments to understand where vulnerabilities may exist, particularly in relation to outsourced labour, cleaning materials, equipment sourcing and logistics. Our due diligence process is designed to identify suppliers and partners who share our values and can demonstrate compliance with labour laws and ethical practices. If any concern is raised, it is reviewed promptly and treated as a serious matter.

Supplier oversight is a core part of our approach. We carry out supplier audits and reviews based on risk, focusing on labour practices, wage compliance, working hours, identity documentation, subcontracting controls and ethical sourcing. These audits may include document checks, questionnaires and follow-up discussions to verify that appropriate safeguards are in place. Where weaknesses are identified, we require corrective action and monitor progress closely.

Our procurement decisions take into account a supplier’s ability to demonstrate transparent hiring practices and lawful treatment of workers. We do not knowingly engage with any organisation that benefits from forced labour, servitude or trafficking. This expectation is communicated clearly when we begin and renew commercial relationships, and we reserve the right to suspend or end arrangements if standards are not met.

Internal training supports our commitment by helping staff recognise indicators of exploitation and understand how to respond. Team members are encouraged to remain alert to unusual payment practices, restricted movement, withheld documents or signs that individuals may not be working freely. By building awareness across the business, we aim to strengthen prevention and support early intervention where concerns arise.

Reporting channels are available for anyone who wishes to raise a concern in good faith. Concerns may be reported through line management, designated internal oversight routes or confidential escalation processes. We encourage prompt reporting of any suspected issue involving modern slavery, unethical recruitment or unsafe supplier conduct. All reports are handled sensitively, investigated appropriately and protected from retaliation.

The leadership of Leaves Green Carpet Cleaners is responsible for overseeing this statement and ensuring that anti-slavery measures remain effective. Management reviews risk indicators, audit outcomes and any reported concerns, then takes action to address gaps in controls. This responsibility is embedded in our governance approach so that ethical conduct is not treated as a one-time exercise but as an ongoing duty.

We also recognise that modern slavery risks can evolve. Economic pressure, rapid staffing changes and complex subcontracting arrangements can increase exposure, so our controls are designed to adapt. Our expectation is simple: every person involved in our business should be treated lawfully, fairly and with respect. That principle shapes our decisions and informs our partnerships.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains relevant, effective and aligned with current legal and ethical expectations. The annual review considers changes in risk, supplier performance, staff awareness and any incidents or concerns raised during the year. Where improvements are needed, action plans are developed and tracked to completion.

Leaves Green Carpet Cleaners remains committed to strengthening its modern slavery controls each year through better due diligence, improved monitoring and clearer accountability. We believe that ethical business practices protect workers, support responsible trade and reinforce trust in our services. By maintaining a zero-tolerance policy, conducting supplier audits, providing secure reporting channels and reviewing our approach annually, we aim to contribute to the prevention of exploitation in all forms.