Modern Slavery Statement for Ham Carpet Cleaners
Ham Carpet Cleaners is committed to operating with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, forced labour, servitude, and human trafficking within our own operations and throughout our supply chain. We recognise that zero tolerance is essential to protecting workers and maintaining trust.
As a carpet cleaning business, we may rely on a range of suppliers for cleaning materials, equipment, laundry services, transport, and outsourced support. We expect every partner to share our ethical standards and to comply with all applicable labour and employment laws. Our commitment applies equally to our employees, contractors, and business partners, regardless of role or location.
We do not tolerate any form of exploitation. Any evidence or suspicion of abuse is treated seriously, investigated promptly, and escalated where necessary. The Ham Carpet Cleaners modern slavery commitment is embedded into our policies, procurement practices, and management oversight, ensuring that responsibility is not limited to one team but understood across the organisation.
Our procurement process is designed to identify and reduce risk. Before engaging new suppliers, we carry out due diligence checks based on the nature of the service, geographic risk, and the supplier’s employment practices. These checks may include confirming business registration, reviewing labour policies, and assessing whether subcontracting arrangements are transparent and lawful.
Supplier audits are a key part of our approach. Where appropriate, we conduct periodic audits or request documentary evidence relating to wages, working hours, age verification, right-to-work checks, and grievance procedures. If a supplier is unable to demonstrate compliance, we require corrective action and may suspend or end the relationship if improvement is not made.
We also expect suppliers to flow these standards through their own chains. A strong anti-slavery culture depends on ongoing monitoring, not just initial screening. For that reason, Ham Carpet Cleaners reviews supplier performance against ethical criteria and may ask for updated declarations, training records, or signed confirmations that no forced labour is present in their operations.
Reporting concerns safely is central to our policy. Employees, contractors, and suppliers are encouraged to raise any concern about suspicious working conditions, withheld pay, document retention, coercion, or unsafe accommodation. Reports can be made through internal management channels and will be handled confidentially and without retaliation. We promote a culture where concerns are taken seriously and acted upon quickly.
Where a concern is raised, we assess the information, preserve any relevant evidence, and decide on appropriate action. This may include further investigation, discussions with the supplier, implementation of an improvement plan, or notification to the relevant authorities. Our Ham Carpet Cleaners statement on modern slavery makes clear that no commercial pressure will override our duty to protect vulnerable workers.
We support staff awareness through internal guidance and role-specific training so that those involved in hiring, purchasing, and supervision can recognise warning signs. Training covers indicators such as restricted movement, unexplained deductions, fear of authority, and inconsistent employment records. By improving awareness, we strengthen prevention across the business and reinforce our zero-tolerance policy.
This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with legal expectations and business changes. The review considers any incidents, supplier findings, audit outcomes, and improvements made during the year. If risk has changed, we update our controls, strengthen due diligence, and refine monitoring methods accordingly.
Ham Carpet Cleaners is committed to continual improvement in tackling modern slavery and human trafficking. We will continue to assess risk, engage responsibly with suppliers, and maintain clear reporting pathways so that concerns can be identified early. Our aim is to ensure that every part of our business reflects respect, transparency, and accountability.
As part of our ongoing responsibility, we reaffirm that modern slavery prevention is not a one-time exercise but a lasting duty. Through supplier audits, open reporting channels, and annual review, Ham Carpet Cleaners will continue to strengthen its controls and uphold the highest ethical standards in every area of operation.