Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaners W5

At Cleaners W5, we are committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that these abuses can affect workers in many sectors, including cleaning, facilities support, logistics, and the supply of equipment and consumables. Our approach is based on a clear zero-tolerance policy and a continuous effort to identify, assess, and address risk.

Modern slavery is incompatible with our values and our expectations of lawful, ethical, and responsible conduct. We are committed to ensuring that every person working for or with Cleaners W5 is treated with dignity and paid fairly for work performed. We require our teams, contractors, and suppliers to comply with all applicable labour laws, including requirements relating to working hours, wages, freedom of movement, and the lawful employment of workers. Any breach of these standards is taken seriously and may result in corrective action or termination of the relationship.

Our zero-tolerance policy applies across all areas of the business. No form of forced labour, debt bondage, child labour, or exploitative recruitment is accepted. We expect our managers to remain vigilant for warning signs such as withheld documents, restricted movement, coercive supervision, or workers being unable to speak freely about their conditions. Where concerns arise, they must be escalated immediately and investigated without delay.

Supplier due diligence is a key part of our modern slavery controls. We assess new and existing suppliers according to the nature of the service, the country of operation, and the vulnerability of the workforce involved. Higher-risk suppliers may be subject to enhanced checks, including the review of labour policies, employment practices, and recruitment methods. We also undertake supplier audits where appropriate, focusing on evidence of lawful employment, fair pay, safe working conditions, and the absence of coercion. Where shortcomings are identified, we require a corrective action plan and monitor progress closely.

To strengthen oversight, Cleaners W5 maintains an internal framework for contract review and risk monitoring. This includes assessing labour providers, reviewing onboarding documents, and checking that workers understand their rights and obligations. We also encourage open dialogue with suppliers so that issues can be addressed early. If a supplier fails to meet our standards or refuses to improve, we will not hesitate to suspend or end the arrangement. Our commitment is to responsible procurement and ethical partnership, not just compliance on paper.

We recognise that effective reporting channels are essential for identifying concerns. Employees, contractors, and other stakeholders are encouraged to raise issues relating to modern slavery, unethical recruitment, intimidation, or unsafe practices through our internal reporting processes. Reports may be made confidentially, and concerns will be handled sensitively, fairly, and promptly. No one who raises a genuine concern in good faith should suffer retaliation, dismissal, or disadvantage. Protecting whistleblowers is an important part of maintaining trust and accountability.

Training and awareness are also central to our response. Managers and relevant staff receive guidance on recognising signs of exploitation and on responding appropriately if a concern is raised. This includes understanding risk indicators in subcontracting chains, labour sourcing, and workplace management. By increasing awareness, we improve our ability to prevent harm before it occurs. Our modern slavery controls are reviewed alongside wider policies on ethics, procurement, safeguarding, and labour standards.

We measure the effectiveness of our approach through ongoing monitoring, incident review, and supplier performance checks. Any allegations are investigated promptly, and where necessary we work with external bodies or specialist advisers to strengthen our response. We also maintain records of concerns raised, actions taken, and outcomes achieved so that patterns can be identified and future risk reduced. This practical approach helps ensure that our standards are not only declared, but actively upheld across the business.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure that it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with evolving legal expectations and business operations. Each review considers the results of supplier audits, any reported concerns, training activity, and changes in our supply chain risk profile. Where improvement is needed, we update our procedures and responsibilities accordingly. Cleaners W5 is committed to continuous improvement and to maintaining a workplace and supply chain free from modern slavery in all its forms.