Cleaners Bromley Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions and commitments of Cleaners Bromley to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold the highest ethical standards and to protect the rights and dignity of all individuals who contribute to our services.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

Cleaners Bromley operates a clear and unequivocal zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, debt bondage, human trafficking, servitude and child labour. We will not knowingly engage with, support, or benefit from any organisation or individual involved in such practices.

Modern slavery is fundamentally incompatible with our values of respect, fairness and integrity. All employees, agency workers, contractors and suppliers are expected to act in accordance with these principles. Any suspected breach of this policy will be taken extremely seriously and may result in termination of contracts, disciplinary action or reporting to relevant authorities where appropriate.

Our Operations and Supply Chain

Cleaners Bromley provides professional cleaning services and relies on a network of suppliers and subcontractors for equipment, materials, and, in some cases, labour provision. We understand that risks of modern slavery can arise at various points in the supply chain, particularly where there is low-skilled or migrant labour and outsourced services.

We are committed to identifying, assessing and mitigating these risks on an ongoing basis. We expect all parties in our supply chain to uphold the same standards that we apply to ourselves and to ensure that workers are employed voluntarily, paid fairly and treated with dignity and respect.

Supplier Standards and Audits

To support our zero-tolerance approach, we require our key suppliers and subcontractors to confirm their compliance with applicable labour, employment and human rights laws. Where appropriate, we request evidence of their own policies and procedures on modern slavery and ethical employment.

Cleaners Bromley conducts proportionate risk-based reviews and audits of selected suppliers. These may include reviewing employment records, checking right-to-work documentation processes, and assessing recruitment practices, working hours and wage structures. Where higher risk is identified, we may increase the frequency or depth of audits, request corrective action plans, or seek to work with alternative providers if necessary.

We expect suppliers to cascade these standards down their own supply chains and to maintain adequate records to demonstrate compliance.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Cleaners Bromley encourages all employees, agency workers, subcontractors and other stakeholders to report any concerns related to modern slavery, exploitation or unethical labour practices. Concerns can be raised to line managers or senior management, verbally or in writing, without fear of victimisation or retaliation.

We treat all reports sensitively and, where possible, confidentially. Any allegation will be promptly reviewed, and appropriate steps will be taken to investigate and address the issue. This may include engaging with the relevant supplier, suspending relationships pending investigation, or reporting matters to appropriate authorities when required.

We also remind workers of their right to seek advice and assistance from external organisations that specialise in labour rights and modern slavery issues.

Training and Awareness

Cleaners Bromley is committed to raising awareness of modern slavery risks and equipping our staff with the knowledge needed to identify and respond to concerns. Relevant employees, especially those involved in recruitment, procurement and supplier management, receive information on indicators of modern slavery and best practice for prevention.

We encourage continuous learning and regularly review our internal guidance to reflect emerging risks, regulatory developments and industry good practice.

Monitoring, Governance and Annual Review

Responsibility for overseeing our modern slavery approach rests with the senior management of Cleaners Bromley. They are accountable for ensuring that adequate policies, controls and resources are in place to prevent and address modern slavery risks.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually to assess its effectiveness and to identify opportunities for improvement. The review takes into account changes in our operations, updates to legislation, findings from supplier audits, feedback from stakeholders and any incidents or concerns raised.

Following each review, we may update our procedures, strengthen contractual requirements, refine our audit processes and enhance training to ensure continued improvement in our efforts to combat modern slavery. The updated statement is then approved by senior management and communicated internally and externally as appropriate.

Cleaners Bromley remains firmly committed to playing its part in eliminating modern slavery and human trafficking and to upholding the rights, safety and wellbeing of every individual connected with our business.