Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaner Highbury

Cleaner Highbury 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, forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitation in our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can take many forms and may exist in sectors and regions where vulnerability is higher. For that reason, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any practice that undermines dignity, freedom, or lawful employment.

Our approach applies to all areas of the business, including recruitment, procurement, subcontracting, and the selection of goods and services. We expect every employee, contractor, and business partner to uphold the same standards. The Cleaner Highbury modern slavery commitment is supported by internal procedures designed to identify risk early, respond quickly to concerns, and ensure corrective action is taken where needed. We also require suppliers to confirm that they comply with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws.

Risk awareness is central to our statement. While our business is relatively small, we understand that modern slavery risks may still arise through outsourced labour, temporary work arrangements, or complex supply chains. We therefore assess suppliers based on the nature of the service, the location of operations, and the types of workers involved. High-risk suppliers may be subject to deeper review, including checks on working conditions, wage practices, identity documentation, and the use of subcontractors.

Supplier Standards and Audits

Cleaner Highbury expects suppliers to demonstrate clear evidence of ethical employment practices. This includes lawful wages, reasonable working hours, freedom of movement, and the absence of coercion or intimidation. As part of our supplier management process, we may request written assurances, policy documents, workforce information, and contractual confirmations that modern slavery controls are in place.

We conduct supplier audits proportionately to risk. These audits may include desktop reviews, document checks, and periodic assessments of supplier performance. Where appropriate, we will seek evidence of worker onboarding processes, grievance mechanisms, payroll records, and policies preventing child labour, debt bondage, and document retention. If a supplier fails to meet our expectations, we will work with them to implement corrective measures or, where necessary, suspend or end the relationship.

Our Cleaner Highbury modern slavery policy is not limited to direct suppliers. We also encourage our suppliers to cascade equivalent standards to their own subcontractors and labour providers. By extending accountability across the chain, we strengthen our ability to detect and address hidden risks. This is supported by clear contractual expectations and a commitment to ongoing monitoring rather than one-time checks.

Reporting, Protection, and Review

We encourage anyone who becomes aware of suspected exploitation to report it promptly through our internal reporting channels. Concerns may be raised confidentially and in good faith without fear of retaliation. Reports can be made to management, designated compliance personnel, or through established workplace reporting procedures. All concerns are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled with discretion.

Where a report indicates potential modern slavery, we will act immediately to safeguard affected individuals and to preserve relevant information. Depending on the circumstances, this may involve escalating the matter to senior management, engaging with the supplier, and seeking expert advice or external support. Our priority is to protect vulnerable people and prevent further harm while ensuring that allegations are investigated fairly and consistently.

Annual review is an essential part of our governance framework. This statement, together with our controls and supplier oversight processes, is reviewed at least once every year to ensure it remains relevant, effective, and aligned with legal requirements and business risks. During each review, we consider incidents, audit findings, supplier performance, and any improvements needed to strengthen our modern slavery prevention measures. We remain committed to continuous improvement and to upholding the highest standards of integrity across Cleaner Highbury.