Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaner Hackney

Cleaner Hackney is committed to conducting its operations with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent forced labour, human trafficking, bonded labour, child labour, and all forms of exploitation within our organisation and supply chain. We recognise that the risk of modern slavery can exist in many sectors, including cleaning, facilities support, procurement, and subcontracted services, and we maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any practice that undermines freedom, dignity, or lawful working conditions.

Our commitment is grounded in ethical employment, lawful recruitment, and fair treatment of every worker involved in delivering Cleaner Hackney services. We require that staff, contractors, and suppliers understand and comply with all relevant legislation and internal standards. The Cleaner Hackney modern slavery commitment applies to all business activities and is reviewed alongside our wider safeguarding and responsible procurement practices.

We expect everyone associated with Cleaner Hackney to act responsibly and report concerns promptly. Any indication of coercion, withheld documents, unsafe working, deceptive recruitment, or debt bondage is treated seriously. Our approach is preventive first: we identify risks early, strengthen oversight, and act decisively when issues arise.

To reduce risk in our supply chain, Cleaner Hackney applies proportionate due diligence before appointing suppliers and throughout the life of the contract. We assess labour practices, ownership structures, subcontracting arrangements, wage controls, and evidence of right-to-work compliance. Where appropriate, we request declarations confirming that suppliers operate with an anti-slavery policy and provide training to relevant managers.

Supplier audits are a central control in our programme. Higher-risk suppliers may be subject to scheduled or unannounced audits, document checks, and interviews with management and workers. These audits help us verify that recruitment is voluntary, pay is lawful, working hours are reasonable, and workers retain control of their identity documents. If non-compliance is identified, we require immediate corrective action plans and monitor delivery closely.

We also embed modern slavery expectations into procurement terms, service specifications, and contract management reviews. This means that the Cleaner Hackney statement is not merely a policy document but an operational standard. Where suppliers fail to meet our requirements, we reserve the right to suspend orders, increase monitoring, or terminate the relationship where necessary.

Reporting concerns is essential to the effectiveness of this statement. Cleaner Hackney provides clear and confidential reporting channels for employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers to raise suspicions of exploitation or poor labour practices. Reports may be made without fear of retaliation, and every concern is handled sensitively, promptly, and in line with safeguarding principles.

All reported issues are assessed to determine the level of risk and the appropriate response. This may include further investigation, worker welfare checks, referral to specialist support, engagement with a supplier, or escalation to senior management. We encourage a culture where speaking up is supported, and where individuals know that the Cleaner Hackney modern slavery approach depends on vigilance across every level of the organisation.

Training is provided to managers and procurement staff so they can recognise warning signs, including unusual control over workers, inconsistent payroll records, signs of intimidation, and restricted movement. This helps ensure that our zero-tolerance policy is implemented consistently and effectively.

Cleaner Hackney is committed to continuous improvement and accountability. We conduct an annual review of this statement, our risk controls, supplier oversight, and reporting outcomes to ensure they remain effective and relevant. The review considers changes in legislation, sector risk, procurement activity, and lessons learned from audits or investigations. Where improvements are identified, we update our procedures and training accordingly.

The annual review also examines whether our Cleaner Hackney modern slavery measures are reducing risk in practice. We track the number and nature of concerns raised, the outcome of supplier audits, and the timeliness of corrective actions. This evidence helps us strengthen our controls and focus resources where they are most needed.

In summary, Cleaner Hackney will continue to uphold a strong zero-tolerance policy, maintain rigorous supplier audits, preserve effective reporting channels, and complete an annual review of progress. Through these actions, we aim to ensure that our work remains ethical, lawful, and respectful of human rights across all areas of the Cleaner Hackney operation.