Modern Slavery Statement
Modern Slavery Statement for Barnes Carpet Cleaners
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Barnes Carpet Cleaners has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains. Barnes Carpet Cleaners is committed to conducting business ethically, transparently and with integrity in all our relationships.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Barnes Carpet Cleaners operates a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and child labour. We are committed to ensuring that they have no place in our own operations or in the activities of those who supply goods and services to our business.
All directors, managers, employees and workers engaged by Barnes Carpet Cleaners are required to comply with this policy. We expect the same high standards from all suppliers, contractors and other business partners, and we will not knowingly work with any organisation that does not share these values.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Barnes Carpet Cleaners provides professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services to residential and commercial customers. Our supply chains include the sourcing of cleaning equipment, cleaning solutions and related materials, as well as the use of subcontracted labour in limited circumstances.
We recognise that certain products and services, and certain regions in global supply chains, may carry a higher risk of labour exploitation. We seek to identify and mitigate these risks through appropriate due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We expect all our suppliers and contractors to uphold high standards of labour, health and safety, and human rights practices. As part of our supplier management process, we may conduct due diligence and request information about employment practices, working conditions and sourcing arrangements.
Where we identify higher risk suppliers or categories, Barnes Carpet Cleaners may carry out targeted audits or assessments. These may include site visits, documentary checks, verification of worker ages and confirmation that workers are employed voluntarily and paid in line with applicable laws. We reserve the right to terminate relationships with suppliers that fail to meet our standards or refuse to engage with reasonable audit requests.
Policies, Training and Responsibilities
Barnes Carpet Cleaners maintains internal policies that reflect our commitment to ethical business conduct and the prevention of modern slavery. These include standards on recruitment, working conditions, non-discrimination and whistleblowing. Relevant policies are communicated to employees during induction and are reinforced periodically.
Managers are responsible for ensuring that teams understand and comply with this statement and related policies. We also seek to raise awareness of the signs of modern slavery so that staff can identify and escalate any concerns appropriately.
Reporting Concerns and Safe Channels
We encourage all employees, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders to speak up if they suspect that modern slavery or human trafficking may be taking place in our business or supply chains. Concerns can be raised confidentially through internal reporting channels, including line managers or senior management.
Barnes Carpet Cleaners will treat all reports sensitively and, where possible, confidentially. We do not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against individuals who raise genuine concerns in good faith. All allegations will be reviewed and, where appropriate, investigated promptly and thoroughly.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
Barnes Carpet Cleaners recognises that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. We are committed to continuous improvement in our approach, including enhancing our risk assessments, strengthening due diligence processes and refining our supplier engagement activities.
This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed annually by senior management to ensure it remains accurate, effective and aligned with best practice and legal requirements. Any necessary updates will be implemented and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
This statement has been approved by the leadership of Barnes Carpet Cleaners and reflects our continued commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all aspects of our business.
