Modern Slavery Statement for Coombe Carpet Cleaners

Coombe Carpet Cleaners is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps taken by Coombe Carpet Cleaners to prevent exploitation in our operations and supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery, including forced labour, debt bondage, child labour, and human trafficking, has no place in a responsible business.

Our zero-tolerance policy applies to all employees, contractors, and suppliers engaged by Coombe Carpet Cleaners. We expect every person associated with our carpet cleaning services to uphold lawful and ethical working practices. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in corrective action, suspension of contracts, or termination of business relationships.

To support this commitment, Coombe Carpet Cleaners embeds labour-rights awareness into procurement and operational decisions. We expect our carpet cleaners, distributors, and service providers to comply with employment laws, pay fairly, and ensure working conditions are safe and voluntary. This approach helps us reduce the risk of unethical practices across the wider cleaning-services network.

Supplier Oversight and Due Diligence

Supplier screening is a key part of our anti-slavery approach. Before working with a new supplier, Coombe Carpet Cleaners carries out proportionate due diligence to assess ownership, labour practices, and reputation. We review modern slavery risks in relation to geography, type of service, and the use of temporary or subcontracted labour.

Existing suppliers are subject to supplier audits and periodic reviews. These audits may include document checks, workforce compliance checks, and confirmation that workers are free to leave employment and are not being controlled through threats, withheld wages, or identity document retention. Where risks are identified, suppliers must provide a clear remediation plan.

The Coombe Carpet Cleaners modern slavery framework is designed to be practical and risk-based. We recognise that a carpet cleaning business may rely on a range of third parties, from equipment providers to waste disposal partners, and we therefore monitor the entire chain carefully. Any supplier unable to meet our ethical expectations will be reassessed or removed.

Reporting Channels and Concerns

We encourage everyone working with Coombe Carpet Cleaners to speak up if they suspect exploitation. Concerns can be reported through internal management routes, to a designated safeguarding lead, or through any approved whistleblowing process. Reports may be made confidentially, and no one will suffer retaliation for raising a genuine concern in good faith.

All reports are handled promptly and sensitively. Where necessary, Coombe Carpet Cleaners will investigate allegations, preserve evidence, and take urgent action to protect any potentially affected individuals. If a risk of modern slavery is identified, we will work with relevant stakeholders to remove the risk and support remediation in line with legal and ethical duties.

Awareness of modern slavery indicators is promoted across the business. Staff are reminded to watch for signs such as unusually restricted movement, fear of speaking, unexplained deductions from pay, or a lack of personal freedom. By encouraging early reporting, Coombe Carpet Cleaners strengthens its ability to identify and address abuse before it escalates.

Training, Review, and Continuous Improvement

Training forms an important part of our response. Employees involved in hiring, procurement, and supplier management receive guidance on recognising and responding to slavery risks. This helps the business maintain consistent standards and reinforces the expectation that all work for Coombe Carpet Cleaners must be carried out voluntarily and lawfully.

Our approach is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective and proportionate. The annual review considers changes in legislation, industry risks, audit outcomes, and any incidents or concerns raised during the year. Where improvements are needed, Coombe Carpet Cleaners updates its controls, training, and supplier requirements accordingly.

This statement reflects the ongoing commitment of Coombe Carpet Cleaners to ethical trading and responsible labour practices. Through a zero-tolerance policy, targeted supplier audits, secure reporting channels, and an annual review process, we continue to strengthen our safeguards against modern slavery in every part of our carpet cleaning operations.