Deep Cleaning Highbury Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Deep Cleaning Highbury has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking from occurring within our business and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to respect human rights and are fully committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our relationships.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Deep Cleaning Highbury has a clear zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, debt bondage, and child labour. This commitment applies to every aspect of our operations, including recruitment, employment practices, subcontracting, and procurement of goods and services.

All colleagues, managers, and suppliers are expected to uphold this position and to support the prevention, detection, and reporting of any suspected instances of exploitation. Breaches of this policy by employees may result in disciplinary action, which can include termination of employment. For suppliers and contractors, any breach may result in suspension or termination of the business relationship.

Supply Chain Standards and Supplier Audits

Our supply chain includes providers of cleaning products, equipment, workwear, facilities services, and specialist subcontractors. We seek to work only with organisations that share our values and can demonstrate robust labour and human rights practices.

We communicate our expectations clearly to current and potential suppliers, including the requirement to comply with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights legislation. We require suppliers to confirm that they do not engage in modern slavery and that they take proactive steps to prevent it within their own supply chains.

Deep Cleaning Highbury carries out proportionate risk-based supplier audits and assessments. These may include reviewing policies and procedures, requesting evidence of right-to-work checks, examining subcontracting practices, and seeking confirmation of due diligence carried out on their own suppliers. Where concerns are identified, we may require corrective action plans and follow-up reviews to verify that improvements have been implemented.

Due Diligence in Recruitment and Employment

We apply strict recruitment and right-to-work procedures to help ensure that all individuals working for Deep Cleaning Highbury do so voluntarily and are legally entitled to work. Identification documents and work permissions are checked carefully, and no recruitment fees are charged to workers.

We provide clear written terms and conditions of employment, pay at or above the applicable legal minimum wage, and ensure that wages are paid directly to workers. We do not retain original identity documents and we do not tolerate threats, coercion, or any form of abusive practice.

Training, Awareness, and Reporting Channels

We recognise that awareness and vigilance are essential to preventing modern slavery. Information about modern slavery risks and indicators is shared with managers and relevant staff, particularly those involved in recruitment, site supervision, and procurement.

Employees, agency workers, and contractors are encouraged to speak up if they have any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery or exploitation linked to our operations or supply chain. Concerns can be raised through line managers, senior management, or established internal reporting channels. Reports will be treated seriously and sensitively, and we will not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Deep Cleaning Highbury is committed to continuously improving its approach to identifying and addressing modern slavery risks. We regularly review our policies, procedures, and practices to strengthen safeguards where needed and to reflect changes in legislation, guidance, and industry best practice.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed and updated annually by senior management. As part of that review, we evaluate the effectiveness of our actions, including supplier checks, staff awareness, and the handling of any reported concerns. We also consider whether further training, additional auditing, or new controls are required to enhance our prevention and detection capabilities.

This Statement has been approved by the leadership of Deep Cleaning Highbury and represents our ongoing commitment to conducting business in a responsible, transparent, and ethical manner, free from modern slavery and human trafficking.