Camden Cleaners Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions Camden Cleaners has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains. Camden Cleaners provides professional cleaning services and recognises its responsibility to respect and uphold human rights in all aspects of its work.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Camden Cleaners maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and exploitation. We are committed to conducting business in an ethical and transparent manner and to ensuring that all individuals working within our operations and supply chains are treated with dignity and respect.

All employees, managers, contractors, and suppliers are expected to act in line with this policy. Any breach or suspected breach is treated as a serious matter and may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, or reporting to relevant authorities where appropriate.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Our services include commercial and domestic cleaning, carried out by directly employed staff and vetted contractors. Our supply chains include, but are not limited to, providers of cleaning products, equipment, uniforms, facilities services, and recruitment or labour agencies. We acknowledge that the cleaning sector and associated supply chains can be vulnerable to exploitation and therefore require robust controls and active monitoring.

Supplier Standards and Audits

Camden Cleaners expects all suppliers to uphold the same high standards that we apply to our own operations. We require suppliers to comply with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws, and to demonstrate that they do not tolerate modern slavery within their businesses.

As part of our due diligence, we conduct proportionate risk-based assessments of new and existing suppliers. This may include pre-appointment questionnaires, requests for evidence of labour standards policies, and verification of right-to-work arrangements for workers engaged through agencies. Where risks are identified, we engage with suppliers to seek improvements and may carry out targeted audits.

Supplier audits may involve review of employment records, working conditions, working hours, pay practices, and grievance processes. If a supplier is unable or unwilling to meet our expectations, Camden Cleaners reserves the right to terminate the relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Camden Cleaners encourages a culture of openness so that concerns about modern slavery or unethical practices can be raised without fear of retaliation. Employees, contractors, and individuals within our supply chains are encouraged to report any concerns about exploitation, trafficking, or unsafe working conditions through established internal reporting channels.

Reports can be made to line managers or senior management. Concerns are treated seriously, handled sensitively, and investigated promptly. We are committed to protecting anyone who raises a concern in good faith from victimisation or adverse treatment. Where appropriate, we will cooperate fully with law enforcement or regulatory authorities.

Training and Awareness

We provide training and guidance to relevant staff, particularly those involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management, so that they can recognise signs of modern slavery and understand how to respond. Information on our modern slavery policy and reporting channels is communicated to employees and, where appropriate, to suppliers.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Camden Cleaners is committed to continuous improvement in tackling the risks of modern slavery within our business and supply chains. Each year, we review the effectiveness of our controls, including our risk assessments, supplier checks, training content, and reporting mechanisms. Lessons learned from incidents, audits, or raised concerns are used to strengthen our approach.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed and updated on an annual basis to ensure it remains accurate, relevant, and aligned with legislative requirements and industry best practice. It is approved by the leadership of Camden Cleaners, who bear overall responsibility for ensuring that the objectives in this statement are implemented throughout the organisation.

Camden Cleaners remains fully committed to acting with integrity and transparency in all business dealings and to working proactively to identify, prevent, and address modern slavery risks wherever they may arise.