Cleaners W3 Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement is issued by Cleaners W3 for the financial year ending 31 December. It outlines the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. Cleaners W3 provides professional cleaning services and recognises our responsibility to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and human rights.
Our Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery
Cleaners W3 operates a clear and absolute zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, bonded labour, and child labour. We are committed to conducting all our business activities in a manner that respects the dignity, rights, and wellbeing of every individual.
No employee, contractor, or supplier is permitted to engage in any form of exploitation. This includes withholding of identity documents, charging recruitment fees, coercive practices, or any form of abuse or intimidation. We expect the same standards from all parties who work with or on behalf of Cleaners W3.
Our Supply Chain and Risk Management
Our supply chain includes providers of cleaning products, equipment, workwear, facilities, and labour-related services. We recognise that modern slavery risks can arise at multiple levels of the chain, particularly where low-skilled or migrant labour is involved, or where goods are sourced from higher-risk countries or sectors.
To manage these risks, we assess suppliers based on the nature of the goods or services provided, their geographical location, and their labour practices. Where heightened risks are identified, we apply enhanced due diligence and closer monitoring.
Supplier Standards and Audits
Cleaners W3 requires all key suppliers and subcontractors to confirm that they comply with applicable labour and human rights laws and that they prohibit modern slavery and human trafficking in their own operations and supply chains.
We conduct supplier due diligence at onboarding and at renewal. This may include questionnaires, review of policies and certifications, and requests for evidence of workforce protections. For higher-risk suppliers, we reserve the right to conduct audits, announced or unannounced, to verify compliance with our standards.
Where non-compliance is identified, we seek corrective action plans with clear timelines. If a supplier fails to address issues or is found to be involved in modern slavery practices, Cleaners W3 will suspend or terminate the relationship as appropriate.
Training and Awareness
We provide training and guidance to relevant staff, including managers, supervisors, and those involved in procurement and recruitment. This training covers the types and indicators of modern slavery, how to escalate concerns, and the importance of ethical sourcing and fair treatment of workers.
We also communicate our expectations to contractors and agency workers so that everyone engaged by Cleaners W3 understands our zero-tolerance stance.
Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing Channels
Cleaners W3 encourages all employees, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery or human trafficking in our business or supply chain. Reports can be made to a line manager, a senior manager, or through internal reporting mechanisms, including confidential reporting options where available.
We will treat all reports seriously and investigate them promptly and sensitively. No person raising a concern in good faith will suffer any form of retaliation, disadvantage, or dismissal for doing so. Where a concern is substantiated, appropriate corrective, remedial, and disciplinary actions will be taken.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
Cleaners W3 is committed to continuous improvement in our approach to combating modern slavery. Each year, we review the effectiveness of our policies, procedures, and controls, taking into account any incidents, audit findings, supplier feedback, and changes in legislation or best practice.
This statement is reviewed and approved annually by the leadership of Cleaners W3 and updated where necessary to reflect developments in our risk profile, operating environment, and commitment to ethical and responsible business conduct.
By publishing this Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement, Cleaners W3 reaffirms its commitment to acting with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights in all aspects of our work.