Temple Carpet Cleaners Modern Slavery Statement

Temple Carpet Cleaners is committed to conducting business in a responsible and ethical manner. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. It applies to all employees, contractors, and suppliers who work with or on behalf of Temple Carpet Cleaners.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Temple Carpet Cleaners maintains a strict zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and all forms of exploitation. We expect the same high standards from every person and organisation we engage with, including employees, agency workers, subcontractors, and suppliers. Any breach or suspected breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in termination of contracts, disciplinary action, or referral to the relevant authorities.

We are committed to acting with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery does not take place in any part of our business.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Temple Carpet Cleaners provides professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services to residential and commercial clients. Our supply chain includes suppliers of cleaning products, machinery and equipment, uniforms, consumables, and various support services. We recognise that risks can exist at any level of a supply chain, particularly where goods or services originate from higher-risk sectors or countries, and we work to identify and address these risks proactively.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers to share our values and to comply with applicable laws regarding labour, employment, and human rights. As part of our supplier due diligence, new suppliers are assessed against our ethical standards, including our stance on modern slavery. We may request evidence of policies, certifications, and compliance processes that demonstrate their commitment to preventing exploitation.

Temple Carpet Cleaners reserves the right to conduct audits or request independent audit reports of key suppliers to verify adherence to our standards. Where higher risks are identified, we may apply enhanced due diligence, require corrective action plans, or, where necessary, discontinue relationships with suppliers who fail to meet our requirements or refuse to cooperate with our expectations.

Employee Awareness, Training, and Responsibility

Employees are made aware of our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery as part of their induction and through periodic communication. Relevant staff, particularly those involved in procurement and supplier management, may receive additional guidance on identifying warning signs of exploitation and how to respond to concerns.

Managers are responsible for promoting a culture of openness and integrity and for ensuring that their teams understand and comply with this statement. All colleagues are encouraged to be vigilant and to raise concerns without fear of retaliation.

Reporting Channels and Protection

Temple Carpet Cleaners is committed to providing safe and accessible channels for reporting concerns about modern slavery or unethical conduct. Employees, contractors, and suppliers are encouraged to report any suspicion or evidence of exploitation, whether within our own operations or in our supply chains. Concerns can be raised through line management, senior management, or designated internal reporting routes.

Reports made in good faith will be taken seriously and investigated promptly. We will protect those who speak up from victimisation or detrimental treatment. Where appropriate, we will cooperate fully with law enforcement and regulatory bodies in the investigation of modern slavery concerns.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Temple Carpet Cleaners recognises that combating modern slavery is an ongoing process requiring continuous improvement. We periodically review our policies, risk assessments, and due diligence practices to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to the risks we face.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every year by our leadership team. During each review, we consider changes in our business operations, emerging risks in our supply chains, legal and regulatory developments, and lessons learned from any incidents or audits. Where necessary, we update our approach and communicate changes to employees and suppliers.

This statement reflects our commitment to maintaining a responsible and transparent business and to playing our part in eradicating modern slavery in all its forms.