Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaner Greenwich

Cleaner Greenwich is committed to conducting its activities with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the principles and controls that guide our approach to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitative practices across our operations and supply chain. We recognise that these abuses can take many forms and may be hidden within complex labour arrangements, subcontracting, recruitment practices, or sourcing channels. For that reason, our zero-tolerance position applies to every level of the organisation.

As a responsible service provider, Cleaner Greenwich expects all employees, agency workers, contractors, and business partners to act in line with our ethical standards. We will not knowingly work with any party involved in servitude, debt bondage, child labour, coercion, or any other form of exploitation. Our approach to modern slavery prevention is proactive rather than reactive, with risk awareness built into decision-making, procurement, onboarding, and contract management.

Our Policy and Governance

The Cleaner Greenwich modern slavery framework is supported by internal policies that promote lawful, transparent, and fair working conditions. Managers are required to ensure that recruitment, scheduling, pay, and supervision practices do not create vulnerability or abuse. Zero tolerance means that if an issue is identified, it will be investigated promptly and appropriate corrective action will follow, including suspension of relationships where necessary. We also expect all staff to remain vigilant for warning signs such as withheld identity documents, excessive fees, restricted movement, or intimidation.

Our supplier due diligence process is designed to reduce the risk of exploitation within the Cleaner Greenwich supply chain. Before engaging new suppliers, we assess their labour standards, recruitment methods, subcontracting arrangements, and compliance history. Existing suppliers are subject to periodic reviews and, where appropriate, supplier audits that examine worker treatment, payroll records, hours, accommodation standards, and site practices. These audits may be announced or unannounced depending on the risk profile and any concerns raised.

Supplier Standards and Monitoring

Cleaner Greenwich expects suppliers to maintain accurate records, communicate contracts in understandable terms, and ensure that all workers are employed voluntarily and fairly. We reserve the right to request evidence of compliance, including policies, training records, and documentation showing lawful right-to-work checks. If a supplier fails to meet our expectations, we will require improvement plans, monitor progress closely, and, if required, terminate the relationship. Our commitment to ethical sourcing is intended to protect workers and uphold trust throughout the Cleaner Greenwich network.

Reporting concerns is essential to the effectiveness of this statement. Any employee, contractor, or supplier who suspects exploitation may raise the matter through our internal reporting channels, which include line management, senior oversight, and confidential escalation routes. Reports are treated seriously and sensitively, and concerns may be raised without fear of retaliation. Where appropriate, matters will be escalated for investigation, supported by documentation review, interviews, and corrective action planning. We will also cooperate with law enforcement or specialist organisations where a safeguarding concern requires external involvement.

Training and Awareness

Cleaner Greenwich provides awareness training to help relevant personnel recognise indicators of modern slavery and understand how to respond. Training focuses on practical prevention measures, responsible procurement, and the importance of respecting worker dignity. By strengthening awareness, we aim to ensure that concerns are identified early and handled effectively. This reinforces our broader culture of accountability and helps embed anti-slavery controls into everyday operations.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with legal requirements, business changes, and emerging risks. The annual review considers audit findings, supplier performance, reported incidents, training uptake, and any updates to legislation or best practice. Where improvements are identified, action plans are adopted and tracked to completion. Cleaner Greenwich is committed to continually strengthening its safeguards so that our operations remain ethical, transparent, and resilient against exploitation.

Through this ongoing commitment, Cleaner Greenwich seeks to contribute to the wider effort to eliminate modern slavery in all its forms. Our statement reflects a clear responsibility to protect workers, demand integrity from partners, and uphold the values expected of a trusted organisation. We will continue to refine our controls, reinforce our standards, and respond decisively to any risk of abuse wherever it may arise.