Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaners Docklands

Cleaners Docklands is committed to conducting business with integrity, dignity, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour, child labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, and any form of exploitation within our operations and supply network. As a responsible Docklands cleaning company, we recognise that modern slavery can exist in complex supply chains, and we take active steps to identify, prevent, and respond to risks.

Our approach applies to all workers, contractors, agency staff, and third-party suppliers connected to Cleaners Docklands. We expect every individual and organisation we engage with to uphold lawful employment practices, fair treatment, and safe working conditions. This statement reflects our ongoing commitment to ethical sourcing and responsible service delivery across all cleaning activities, procurement decisions, and operational relationships.

We acknowledge that no organisation is entirely free from risk. For that reason, our modern slavery controls are built into recruitment, supplier approval, and contract management. We assess risk based on geography, service type, labour model, and the nature of goods or services supplied. Where concerns arise, we act promptly to investigate and, if necessary, suspend or end the relationship.

Supplier due diligence is central to our prevention strategy. Before onboarding new vendors, Cleaners Docklands reviews their employment practices, ownership structure, and labour arrangements. Higher-risk suppliers may be subject to enhanced scrutiny, including document checks and declarations confirming compliance with anti-slavery laws. We reserve the right to request evidence of working hours, wage records, right-to-work checks, and subcontracting controls where appropriate.

We also conduct supplier audits on a risk-based schedule. These audits may be announced or unannounced, depending on the level of concern and the nature of the supplier relationship. Audit findings are recorded, tracked, and followed up with corrective action plans. If a supplier fails to address serious issues within an agreed timeframe, we may terminate the arrangement. This process helps ensure that our Docklands cleaners and partners operate in a manner consistent with our ethical standards.

In addition, we expect suppliers to cascade these expectations through their own subcontractors and labour providers. A clean and compliant supply chain is a shared responsibility, and we require cooperation when reviewing policies, site practices, and worker documentation. Our commercial decisions are informed not only by service quality and value, but also by how well a supplier protects workers from exploitation.

To support accountability, Cleaners Docklands provides clear reporting channels for concerns relating to modern slavery or poor labour practices. Workers, managers, suppliers, and other stakeholders are encouraged to report suspicions without delay. Reports can be made through internal management routes, safeguarding contacts, or designated compliance oversight processes. All concerns are treated seriously, assessed confidentially where possible, and investigated in line with our internal procedures.

We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. Protecting whistleblowers is essential to creating a culture where people feel safe to speak up. If an allegation suggests immediate risk to an individual, we prioritise urgent action, which may include temporary suspension of work, site review, and referral to relevant authorities where required. Our response is guided by the principle that safeguarding people comes before commercial convenience.

Training and awareness also play an important role. Managers involved in recruitment, procurement, and contract oversight receive guidance on recognising signs of exploitation, including restricted movement, excessive working hours, withheld pay, and signs of coercion. By maintaining vigilance, Cleaners Docklands strengthens its ability to prevent harm and support ethical employment across its service delivery.

Our statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with legal requirements and best practice. The annual review considers audit outcomes, any reported incidents, changes in supplier risk, staff training completion, and improvements needed to our controls. Where weaknesses are identified, we update procedures and responsibilities accordingly to improve oversight across the business.

Senior management has overall responsibility for monitoring compliance with this statement and for driving continuous improvement. They review progress on action plans, approve key policy updates, and support a culture of transparency and ethical conduct. Docklands cleaning services must never rely on assumption; instead, we use evidence, review, and follow-up to confirm that our standards are being met.

In summary, Cleaners Docklands remains firmly committed to preventing modern slavery in all forms. Through our zero-tolerance policy, rigorous supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and annual review cycle, we aim to protect workers and uphold responsible business practices. This statement reflects our ongoing duty to act with integrity and to ensure that every part of our operations supports freedom, fairness, and respect.