Modern Slavery Statement for Lamorbey Carpet Cleaners

Lamorbey Carpet Cleaners is committed to operating with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights across every part of our business. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise that a zero-tolerance policy is essential to protecting workers and maintaining ethical standards.

As a local carpet cleaning company, we rely on suppliers, equipment providers, cleaning product manufacturers, and service partners. While our sector is not typically high risk, we remain alert to the possibility that exploitation can appear in any supply chain. Our approach to modern slavery prevention is based on vigilance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

We expect all employees, contractors, and third parties to uphold the same values. Any breach of this statement is treated seriously, and any evidence of coercion, exploitation, or unsafe working practices may result in immediate termination of the business relationship. We believe that responsible trading should never come at the expense of human dignity.

Our zero-tolerance policy applies to all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. This includes child labour, debt bondage, withholding of wages, restriction of movement, and any practice that prevents a person from leaving work freely. The policy is communicated internally and reinforced through management oversight, procurement checks, and supplier engagement.

Supplier audits form a key part of our prevention programme. We assess new suppliers before engagement and review ongoing relationships through periodic checks. These audits may include questions about labour practices, wage arrangements, subcontracting, identity verification, and working conditions. Where concerns arise, we request corrective action and monitor progress closely.

In cases where a supplier cannot demonstrate adequate controls, we will reconsider the relationship. Lamorbey Carpet Cleaners seeks to work only with businesses that share our commitment to ethical conduct. We also encourage suppliers to maintain their own written policies and to cascade standards throughout their workforce and subcontractors.

Reporting Channels and Employee Awareness

We encourage anyone who suspects modern slavery, unsafe labour practices, or unethical conduct to report it immediately through our internal reporting channels. Concerns may be raised to a manager, senior leader, or designated safeguarding contact. All reports are handled sensitively, and the identity of the reporter will be protected wherever possible.

To support effective reporting, we aim to create a workplace culture where people feel safe speaking up. Training and internal communications help staff understand warning signs, including poor living conditions, excessive overtime, intimidation, confiscated documents, or unexplained dependency on a third party. Awareness is a vital safeguard against exploitation.

We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who reports a concern in good faith. Every allegation is investigated proportionately, with appropriate escalation where required. If a risk is identified, we act to protect affected individuals and to prevent further harm. This may include pausing work, reviewing supplier status, or involving relevant authorities where necessary.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

Lamorbey Carpet Cleaners will review this statement annually to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with legal expectations and operational realities. The review will consider supplier performance, any reported concerns, audit findings, and opportunities to strengthen our controls. We view compliance not as a one-time task, but as an ongoing responsibility.

Where improvements are identified, we will update our procedures, refresh staff guidance, and strengthen supplier oversight. We are committed to learning from experience and adapting our practices to better prevent exploitation. Our aim is to ensure that every aspect of the business reflects our ethical standards.

By maintaining a clear modern slavery policy, robust supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and a disciplined annual review cycle, Lamorbey Carpet Cleaners reaffirms its commitment to dignity, transparency, and lawful conduct throughout its operations and supply chain.