Modern Slavery Statement for Hammersmith Cleaners

Hammersmith Cleaners is committed to conducting every part of our business with integrity, respect, and accountability. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, and any form of exploitation within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that zero tolerance is essential: no business benefit can ever justify abuse of human rights. Our commitment applies to all employees, contractors, and cleaning supply partners, and it is embedded in our policies, training, and day-to-day decisions.

As a cleaning services provider, we rely on a range of products, equipment, and outsourced support. Because of this, we maintain a risk-based approach to responsible sourcing. Before onboarding new suppliers, Hammersmith Cleaners reviews labour standards, working conditions, and ownership structures. We expect every supplier to comply with local employment law, pay fairly, and prohibit the use of child labour, illegal recruitment fees, and coercion. Our procurement process includes due diligence checks designed to identify elevated risk, especially where goods or services may be linked to vulnerable workers.

We also require suppliers to confirm their compliance with our ethical standards and to cooperate with ongoing monitoring. Where appropriate, we carry out supplier audits to assess labour practices, wage records, subcontracting arrangements, and worker welfare controls. If concerns are identified, we request immediate corrective action and may suspend or terminate the relationship if improvements are not made. This proactive oversight helps ensure our cleaning company modern slavery policy remains effective in practice, not only in principle.

Policies, Training, and Accountability

Hammersmith Cleaners provides staff with guidance on recognising warning signs such as restricted movement, withheld documents, excessive overtime, or signs of intimidation. Managers are responsible for upholding our ethical framework and for escalating concerns without delay. Our zero-tolerance policy covers all forms of modern slavery, and breaches may result in disciplinary action, contract termination, or referral to relevant authorities. We expect everyone associated with the business to act with vigilance and to support a culture of respect and lawful employment.

To strengthen awareness, we periodically review internal procedures and make sure relevant team members understand how modern slavery risks can appear in everyday operations. This includes checking labour providers, verifying worker identity practices, and confirming that subcontractors meet our standards. As part of our broader Hammersmith Cleaners slavery statement, we aim to ensure that ethical sourcing is not treated as a one-time exercise but as a continuous responsibility. Our commitment extends across the full lifecycle of supplier relationships, from selection to renewal.

We believe transparency is essential to accountability. Therefore, any suspected breach of our standards is documented, investigated, and managed through a structured response process. This includes assessing the risk to affected individuals, preserving evidence, and reviewing whether further action is needed to protect workers. Our approach reflects the principles of the Modern Slavery Act and supports responsible business conduct across all operational areas.

Reporting Channels and Raising Concerns

Everyone working with or for Hammersmith Cleaners is encouraged to report concerns about exploitation, unsafe labour practices, or unethical supplier behaviour. Reports can be made through internal management lines or formal grievance procedures, and they are handled sensitively. We make it clear that retaliation against anyone raising a concern in good faith will not be tolerated. By offering clear reporting channels, we help create an environment where issues can be identified early and addressed promptly.

When a report is received, it is reviewed by responsible managers and, where needed, escalated for investigation. We take every allegation seriously, particularly where a vulnerable worker may be at risk. If a case is substantiated, we work to remedy the situation and improve controls to reduce the chance of recurrence. This process supports our wider anti-slavery commitment and reinforces confidence that our organisation does not knowingly benefit from exploitation.

Our leadership team oversees compliance with this statement and ensures that lessons learned are reflected in procedures, training, and supplier management. In line with our governance standards, modern slavery prevention is treated as a standing business priority rather than a compliance formality. We also expect suppliers to maintain their own effective policies, allowing us to build a more responsible and resilient supply chain.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

Statement Review

This statement is reviewed annually to confirm its continued relevance and effectiveness. The annual review considers audit findings, reported concerns, supplier performance, regulatory changes, and any emerging risks in our sector. Where improvements are identified, we update controls and strengthen oversight accordingly. Through this process, Hammersmith Cleaners continues to improve its modern slavery prevention measures and uphold the highest ethical standards.

Our annual review also helps ensure that training remains current and that our expectations of suppliers are clear and consistently applied. We recognise that tackling modern slavery requires persistence, scrutiny, and leadership. For that reason, Hammersmith Cleaners remains committed to ongoing improvement, responsible sourcing, and a workplace culture founded on dignity, fairness, and human rights.