Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaners Canarywharf

Cleaners Canarywharf is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken to prevent modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitative practices within our operations and supply chains. As a responsible provider of cleaning services, Cleaners Canary Wharf recognises that vigilance is essential across recruitment, procurement, subcontracting, and service delivery. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of slavery or servitude and expect the same standard from every supplier, partner, and contractor.

Our approach is built on clear governance, staff awareness, and continuous monitoring. Modern slavery risks can appear in any sector, including facilities services, temporary labour, and outsourced support functions. For that reason, our management team reviews labour practices, onboarding procedures, and supplier standards to help ensure that workers are treated lawfully and ethically. We do not accept any arrangement that uses coercion, withheld wages, intimidation, debt bondage, or deceptive recruitment methods.

To strengthen prevention, Cleaners Canarywharf requires due diligence before engaging suppliers and periodically rechecks those relationships. This includes verifying business legitimacy, reviewing labour policies, and assessing whether subcontractors comply with relevant employment laws. Where appropriate, supplier audits are carried out to examine working conditions, payroll practices, identification checks, and evidence of right-to-work compliance. Any concerns identified during an audit are escalated immediately for corrective action, and where necessary, the relationship may be suspended or ended.

Our Commitments and Controls

The company provides training and internal guidance so that managers and frontline staff understand how to recognise signs of exploitation. Indicators may include restricted movement, unusually long working hours, poor accommodation linked to work, or employees who appear unable to speak freely for themselves. By promoting awareness across the business, Cleaners Canary Wharf strengthens the ability of employees to spot risk early and act responsibly. We also expect labour agencies and outsourced partners to apply the same ethical standards.

Reporting channels are central to our framework. Any worker, supplier, or team member who suspects wrongdoing can raise concerns through internal reporting routes, and all reports are treated seriously, confidentially, and without retaliation. Reports may relate to recruitment practices, wage irregularities, unsafe supervision, or any behaviour that suggests exploitation. Every concern is reviewed promptly, and appropriate action may include investigation, supplier remediation, disciplinary measures, or referral to the relevant authorities where required.

We also monitor risk in procurement decisions by prioritising transparency and accountability. Contracts with suppliers include expectations on lawful employment, record-keeping, and cooperation with audit requests. Cleaners Canarywharf will not knowingly work with any organisation that fails to respect human rights. If a supplier cannot demonstrate compliance, we require immediate improvement or disengage from the arrangement. This approach helps protect vulnerable workers and reinforces the standards that define our business.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

Our annual review ensures that this statement remains effective and proportionate to the risks faced by the business. Each year, management assesses incidents, audit findings, supplier performance, and any changes in legislation or sector risk. The review also considers whether additional training, stronger controls, or revised procurement steps are needed to improve safeguarding. By revisiting our approach regularly, Cleaners Canarywharf keeps its modern slavery response current, practical, and accountable.

Modern slavery prevention is not a one-time exercise but an ongoing responsibility. Cleaners Canarywharf will continue to strengthen its internal processes, reinforce ethical standards, and support a culture where human dignity is protected. Through a combination of zero-tolerance, supplier audits, effective reporting channels, and annual review, we aim to reduce risk and uphold responsible business conduct in every part of our operations.