Modern Slavery Statement for Crooklog Carpet Cleaners

Crooklog Carpet Cleaners is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery can affect many industries, including cleaning services, where labour sourcing, subcontracting, and procurement may create risk.

As a responsible carpet cleaning company, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of slavery or servitude. We expect all employees, temporary workers, contractors, and suppliers to uphold the same standards. Our commitment is reflected in our recruitment practices, onboarding processes, and commercial relationships, all of which are designed to support ethical working conditions and lawful employment.

We assess our business activities and business partners to identify where risks may arise. This includes evaluating labour sourcing, equipment supply, transport arrangements, and outsourced services. Where concerns are identified, Crooklog Carpet Cleaners takes prompt action to investigate, reduce risk, and, where necessary, end the relationship. This approach helps ensure that our carpet-cleaning operations remain aligned with legal and ethical expectations.

Supplier management is central to our response. We carry out supplier audits and due diligence checks to confirm that the organisations we work with meet appropriate standards. These checks may include verifying labour practices, reviewing policies, examining worker documentation, and requesting evidence of compliance. Where suppliers fall short, we require corrective action plans and monitor progress carefully. Persistent non-compliance may lead to suspension or termination of the arrangement.

Our procurement decisions are guided by clear expectations. We require suppliers to confirm that they do not use forced labour, child labour, debt bondage, or any coercive recruitment methods. We also encourage transparency in subcontracting and workforce management. By setting these standards, Crooklog Carpet Cleaners reinforces a culture of accountability throughout the carpet cleaning supply chain.

Training plays an important role in helping our team recognise warning signs. Staff are made aware of indicators such as restricted movement, withheld wages, signs of intimidation, excessive working hours, or workers who appear unable to speak freely about their employment. We believe that informed employees are better equipped to identify and respond to potential abuse in a timely and responsible manner.

We provide clear reporting channels so that concerns can be raised safely and in confidence. Employees may report concerns internally to management, and any allegation will be treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled with sensitivity. Retaliation against anyone who raises a genuine concern will not be tolerated. This reporting framework supports openness and helps us respond quickly to potential issues in our modern slavery risk areas.

All reports are reviewed and escalated where appropriate. Depending on the nature of the concern, we may conduct interviews, request supporting information, review records, or engage directly with the relevant supplier. If there is any indication that a person may be at immediate risk, we will prioritise their safety and take urgent steps in line with applicable law and safeguarding principles. Crooklog Carpet Cleaners takes these responsibilities seriously across every part of its carpet cleaners business.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains current, effective, and consistent with evolving legal requirements and best practice. The review considers our risk exposure, supplier performance, audit findings, training needs, and any reported concerns. Where improvements are identified, we update our policies and controls accordingly. Through this annual review process, Crooklog Carpet Cleaners strengthens its commitment to preventing exploitation and supporting ethical trade.