Modern Slavery Statement for Haringey Cleaners
Haringey Cleaners is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent forced labour, human trafficking, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that the cleaning industry can involve complex labour arrangements, and we therefore maintain a strict zero-tolerance approach to any practice that breaches the dignity or freedom of workers.
Our policy applies to all employees, contractors, temporary staff, and suppliers engaged by Haringey Cleaners. We expect every individual and organisation associated with us to uphold lawful employment standards, treat workers fairly, and avoid any situation where vulnerability could be exploited. As part of our Haringey Cleaners slavery statement commitments, we embed ethical conduct into recruitment, onboarding, procurement, and ongoing oversight.
We understand that slavery and trafficking can take many forms, including debt bondage, withheld wages, restriction of movement, document retention, and coercion. To reduce these risks, we carry out due diligence when selecting suppliers and service partners. This includes reviewing business practices, checking labour arrangements, and requiring confirmation that workers are engaged lawfully and voluntarily. Where concerns arise, we act quickly to investigate and, if needed, terminate the relationship.
Supplier monitoring is a key part of our approach. We conduct supplier audits based on risk, contract type, and geographic exposure. These audits may include document reviews, site visits, and verification of wage, working time, and right-to-work records. High-risk suppliers are subject to enhanced scrutiny, while all suppliers must agree to comply with our ethical standards. Any failure to meet these expectations may result in corrective action, suspension, or removal from our approved list.
We also train managers and relevant staff to identify indicators of exploitation. Warning signs can include inconsistent employment records, reluctance by workers to speak freely, unexplained deductions, or signs that a person is under control of another party. By improving awareness, Haringey Cleaners strengthens its ability to detect and respond to concerns early. Our internal procedures are designed to ensure that concerns are taken seriously and investigated promptly.
Reporting channels are available to support anyone who wishes to raise a concern in good faith. Employees, workers, contractors, and supply chain partners are encouraged to report suspected misconduct, labour abuse, or any breach of this statement through the appropriate internal process. Reports are handled confidentially, and no one will suffer retaliation for speaking up honestly. This encourages a culture where ethical issues can be raised safely and without fear.
Our leadership team reviews all allegations and ensures that safeguarding actions are taken where necessary. This may include pausing a supplier relationship, requesting further evidence, or involving external authorities when required. We are determined to ensure that our Haringey Cleaners modern slavery policy is more than a document; it is a practical framework for action, accountability, and continuous improvement.
We also recognise the importance of ongoing governance. The effectiveness of our controls is measured against real-world outcomes, not simply written procedures. That is why we maintain records of training completion, audit findings, supplier assessments, and incident responses. These records help us identify trends and strengthen our prevention measures over time.
In addition, we expect suppliers to communicate these expectations to their own subcontractors and labour providers. The responsibility to prevent exploitation does not stop at our direct partnerships. Everyone in the chain must play a role in ensuring that work is freely chosen, fairly rewarded, and carried out in safe and lawful conditions. This wider responsibility reflects our broader commitment to ethical cleaning services and responsible business practice.
An annual review of this statement is carried out by the senior management team to assess its effectiveness and relevance. During the review, we consider changes in legislation, emerging risks, audit results, training needs, and any incidents reported during the year. Where necessary, we update our procedures, strengthen supplier controls, and refresh internal guidance to reflect improved standards.
We are committed to transparency and continual progress. The annual review ensures that modern slavery prevention remains embedded in our governance, rather than treated as a one-off compliance exercise. By combining due diligence, supplier audits, reporting channels, and regular oversight, Haringey Cleaners works to prevent abuse and uphold ethical employment standards across all areas of its activity.
This statement reflects our determination to protect workers, support lawful business relationships, and maintain the highest standards of integrity. We believe that every cleaning service partnership should be built on trust, fairness, and respect for human rights, and we will continue to reinforce those values through action, accountability, and annual review.