Modern Slavery Statement for Camden Cleaners

Camden Cleaners is committed to conducting business ethically, responsibly, and with respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation in our operations and supply chains. We recognise that the risk of modern slavery can exist in any industry, including cleaning services, facilities support, and the sourcing of goods and consumables.

Our approach is grounded in a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery. We require all staff, managers, contractors, and suppliers to uphold this standard. We do not knowingly engage with any person or organisation involved in coercion, deception, debt bondage, child labour, or unsafe working practices. Where concerns arise, we act promptly and decisively.

Camden Cleaners expects honesty, dignity, and fairness throughout every part of the business. We communicate these expectations through contracts, onboarding, procurement checks, and internal procedures. This statement applies to all business functions and supports our wider commitment to responsible employment and ethical supply chain management.

Our supply chain includes providers of cleaning materials, equipment, uniforms, waste services, and support services. To reduce risk, we carry out supplier audits and due diligence reviews before onboarding new suppliers and during the relationship where appropriate. These checks may include assessment of labour practices, wage controls, workforce age verification, sub-contractor use, and site conditions.

When higher-risk indicators are identified, Camden Cleaners applies increased scrutiny. We may request supporting documents, review policies, inspect records, or suspend business pending remediation. Suppliers are expected to cooperate fully and demonstrate compliance with labour laws and ethical sourcing standards. Failure to meet expectations may result in termination of the relationship.

We also use procurement controls to reduce risk at source. This includes evaluating the origin of goods, checking for unusual labour arrangements, and ensuring that commercially pressured timelines do not encourage exploitation. By applying consistent standards, we seek to maintain a clean and transparent supply network.

Employees and contractors play a vital role in identifying concerns. Camden Cleaners provides reporting channels for anyone who suspects modern slavery, unsafe treatment, or unethical conduct. Reports may be made through line management, senior leadership, or designated internal safeguarding processes, and concerns are handled with discretion.

We make it clear that retaliation, intimidation, or disadvantage for raising a genuine concern is not tolerated. Reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly, and escalated where necessary. Where a risk to a worker is identified, our priority is to protect the individual and work with relevant parties to address the issue safely and lawfully.

Training supports this approach by helping employees recognise warning signs such as restricted movement, withheld documents, excessive control by supervisors, or unexplained third-party recruitment practices. Awareness is essential in ensuring the Camden Cleaners modern slavery framework remains effective in practice, not only in policy.

Governance and accountability are central to this statement. Senior leadership is responsible for overseeing the implementation of this policy and ensuring that modern slavery risks are considered in operational decisions. Performance is reviewed through internal monitoring, supplier assessments, and incident tracking.

We conduct an annual review of this statement, our risk profile, and our controls to confirm that our actions remain suitable and proportionate. The review considers changes in legislation, business structure, procurement activity, and any issues identified during the year. Where improvements are needed, we update our processes accordingly.

Our aim is continuous improvement. Camden Cleaners will strengthen its approach where new risks emerge, and we will revisit training, auditing, and supplier engagement as part of that effort. This ongoing review helps ensure our commitments remain practical, measurable, and aligned with ethical expectations.

In summary, Camden Cleaners is dedicated to preventing modern slavery through a clear zero-tolerance policy, robust supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and a structured annual review. We recognise that vigilance is required at every stage of the business, and we will continue to work responsibly to protect human rights and uphold fair working conditions.