Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaner Kennington

Cleaner Kennington is committed to operating with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights in every part of our business. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy toward slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and any form of exploitation. We recognise that modern slavery can exist in complex supply chains and service networks, and we take our responsibility seriously to identify, prevent, and address risk wherever it may arise.

As part of our commitment to ethical business practices, we expect all employees, contractors, and business partners to uphold the same standards. The Cleaner Kennington approach is clear: no person should be coerced, deceived, controlled, or exploited for work. We aim to ensure that our operations, procurement activities, and relationships with suppliers reflect this principle at all times.

Our statement applies to the company’s internal operations and to the suppliers who provide products, equipment, and services connected with Cleaner Kennington. We understand that risk can appear at different stages of a supply chain, particularly where labour is outsourced or sourced from multiple locations. For this reason, we maintain due diligence procedures designed to detect warning signs and support responsible decision-making.

Our Commitments

Cleaner Kennington has established a zero-tolerance policy for modern slavery in any form. If concerns are identified, they are investigated promptly and treated as serious breaches of our standards. Where appropriate, we will suspend or end business relationships with any supplier or partner that fails to meet our requirements or that is unable to demonstrate adequate safeguards.

We communicate our expectations clearly during onboarding and throughout the life of a supplier relationship. Key controls include contractual obligations, risk-based checks, and monitoring of labour practices where relevant. We also expect suppliers to maintain records that demonstrate lawful employment, fair treatment, and compliance with applicable labour regulations. This helps us support a more transparent and accountable supply chain.

Our internal teams receive guidance on recognising indicators of exploitation, including unusual restrictions on movement, withheld documents, debt bondage, threats, and excessive working hours. By raising awareness across the organisation, Cleaner Kennington strengthens its ability to respond quickly and responsibly if a concern arises. We believe prevention is most effective when it is embedded into day-to-day operations rather than treated as a one-time exercise.

Supplier Audits and Monitoring

Supplier oversight is a core part of the Cleaner Kennington modern slavery framework. We carry out supplier audits and other proportionate checks based on the nature of the service, the geography involved, and the assessed level of risk. These audits may include document reviews, labour-practice assessments, and follow-up actions where improvement is needed. Where issues are identified, we seek timely remediation and expect evidence of corrective progress.

Our procurement decisions are informed by risk screening and ongoing evaluation. We may request information on subcontracting arrangements, workforce composition, recruitment methods, and employee welfare controls. This risk-based method allows Cleaner Kennington to focus attention where it is most needed while maintaining practical and effective oversight.

At the middle of our programme is a commitment to continuous improvement. We review patterns, lessons learned, and the effectiveness of our checks so that our controls remain relevant. This includes updating our approach when business activities change, when new suppliers are introduced, or when external conditions increase the risk of exploitation. In this way, Cleaner Kennington keeps its safeguards responsive and proportionate.

Reporting and Accountability

Cleaner Kennington encourages everyone connected with the business to speak up if they suspect modern slavery, unsafe labour practices, or retaliation against workers. Reporting channels are designed to allow concerns to be raised promptly and, where possible, confidentially. Reports are handled seriously, investigated with care, and escalated to the appropriate internal decision-makers. We do not tolerate victimisation of anyone who raises a concern in good faith.

Accountability for this statement sits with senior management, who are responsible for ensuring the policy is implemented and reviewed. Managers must support training, monitoring, and corrective action where required. This governance structure helps ensure that responsibility for ethical conduct is shared across the organisation and that the subject remains visible at leadership level.

We also recognise the importance of transparency in how we respond to concerns. If a risk is confirmed, we will take proportionate action, which may include supplier engagement, remediation plans, suspension of activities, or termination of the relationship. Our intention is not only to detect problems but also to support meaningful change where improvement is possible and credible.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This statement will be reviewed annually to confirm its effectiveness and to ensure it continues to reflect the nature of Cleaner Kennington’s business and supply chain risks. The review will consider audit outcomes, reported concerns, training needs, and any developments in legislation or best practice. Where updates are needed, we will revise our controls and strengthen our procedures accordingly.

Through this annual review process, Cleaner Kennington reaffirms its commitment to ethical sourcing, fair treatment, and responsible business conduct. We will continue to monitor, improve, and act decisively so that modern slavery has no place in our organisation or in the services and supply chains we rely on.