Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaners E14

Cleaners E14 is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all areas of our operations. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child exploitation within our business and across our supply chain. We recognise that exploitation can take many forms, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any practice that breaches human rights or undermines a person’s freedom and dignity.

As a provider of professional cleaning services, Cleaners E14 works with a range of suppliers, contractors, and service partners. We understand that the risk of modern slavery may exist in sourcing, recruitment, transport, equipment supply, and outsourced labour. For that reason, our approach is built on prevention, oversight, and continuous improvement. We expect every party working with Cleaners E14 to share our values and uphold the same standards.

Our commitment is supported by clear internal controls and responsible procurement. Before entering into commercial relationships, we assess suppliers against ethical criteria, including labour practices, recruitment transparency, and respect for employment law. Where concerns arise, we investigate promptly and take appropriate action. If necessary, we will suspend or end relationships with suppliers that fail to meet our requirements.

Our Policy and Governance

The Cleaners E14 anti-slavery position is embedded in our governance framework and applies to all employees, managers, subcontractors, and suppliers. Training and internal communication help ensure that the signs of exploitation are understood and reported quickly. We encourage a culture where ethical concerns are taken seriously, records are kept accurately, and decisions are made with accountability.

Our zero-tolerance policy means that no form of forced labour, debt bondage, servitude, or trafficking is acceptable under any circumstances. We also prohibit the use of misleading recruitment practices, retention of identity documents, unlawful wage deductions, and any arrangement that restricts a worker’s freedom to leave employment. These rules apply across our operations and in every relationship connected to our services.

Supplier audits are a key part of our due diligence process. Depending on the risk profile of the supplier, audits may include document reviews, workforce checks, and assessments of labour standards, subcontracting arrangements, and working conditions. We review findings carefully and require corrective action where gaps are identified. High-risk areas are monitored more closely to help reduce the chance of modern slavery entering our supply chain.

Reporting, Monitoring, and Review

We provide multiple reporting channels so concerns can be raised as soon as possible. Employees and workers are encouraged to report suspected wrongdoing through management, designated compliance contacts, or internal escalation routes. Reports are handled confidentially and investigated without retaliation. We stress that any person raising a concern in good faith will be supported and protected.

Our reporting process is designed to identify warning signs such as unexplained worker vulnerability, unusual recruitment fees, restricted movement, poor living conditions, or inconsistent employment records. If a risk is found, we act quickly by reviewing the situation, engaging relevant stakeholders, and implementing corrective measures. Where the issue is serious, we may notify the appropriate authorities and cooperate fully with any formal investigation.

Cleaners E14 reviews its Modern Slavery Statement annually to ensure it remains effective, accurate, and aligned with current legal and ethical standards. This annual review considers audit results, supplier performance, staff awareness, reported concerns, and any changes in our business operations or supply chain risk. Improvements identified through the review are incorporated into updated controls and future planning.

Our Ongoing Commitment

We believe that a responsible service business must play an active role in preventing exploitation. By maintaining robust checks, strengthening supplier oversight, and encouraging open reporting, Cleaners E14 aims to support fair working practices at every level. Our ongoing commitment reflects the belief that dignity, safety, and lawful employment are fundamental to all people involved in our work.

Cleaners E14 will continue to strengthen awareness, refine supplier management, and improve the effectiveness of this statement over time. This approach helps ensure that our cleaning services are delivered in a way that is ethical, transparent, and consistent with our responsibility to protect human rights.