Acton Cleaner Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions taken by Acton Cleaner to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to respect human rights and are committed to ensuring that all work is conducted in a manner that is safe, fair, and free from exploitation. This statement is made in relation to the most recent financial year and will be reviewed and updated annually.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery

Acton Cleaner has a clear zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, bonded labour, child labour, human trafficking, and any practice that deprives individuals of their freedom or dignity. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business dealings and relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery does not take place within our business or our supply chains.

All employees, contractors, and suppliers are expected to uphold this policy. Any breach is treated as a serious matter that may lead to disciplinary action, termination of contract, or referral to the relevant authorities where appropriate.

Our Supply Chains and Supplier Expectations

Acton Cleaner works with a range of suppliers, including providers of cleaning products, equipment, and ancillary services. We expect all suppliers to share our commitment to human rights and to demonstrate clear policies and practices that prevent modern slavery and human trafficking.

We require our suppliers to comply with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws in the countries in which they operate. We also expect them to maintain transparent employment practices, including fair wages, reasonable working hours, and safe working conditions for all workers.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

To support our zero-tolerance approach, Acton Cleaner undertakes due diligence on new and existing suppliers that present a potential risk. This may include assessing the nature of their operations, geographical risk, and the types of labour used within their own supply chains.

Where appropriate, we conduct supplier audits or request independent audit reports to verify compliance with our standards on modern slavery. These audits may review employment records, worker contracts, recruitment practices, and health and safety arrangements. If a supplier fails to meet our expectations or is unable to demonstrate adequate controls to prevent modern slavery, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the business relationship.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing Channels

Acton Cleaner encourages a culture of openness and transparency. We want all employees, workers, and stakeholders to feel confident in raising concerns about any potential modern slavery risks or incidents connected to our operations or supply chain.

Concerns can be reported to line managers, senior management, or through internal whistleblowing procedures. Reports can be made confidentially and will be taken seriously, investigated promptly, and handled sensitively. No person will suffer retaliation or detrimental treatment for reporting a genuine concern in good faith, even if it is later found to be unsubstantiated.

Training and Awareness

We provide appropriate guidance and awareness-raising to employees whose roles involve procurement, supplier management, or oversight of working conditions. This includes helping staff identify signs of modern slavery, understand the risks in supply chains, and know how to respond if concerns arise.

Acton Cleaner is committed to continually improving our understanding of modern slavery risks and enhancing our preventive measures as part of our broader ethical and compliance framework.

Monitoring, Governance, and Annual Review

Responsibility for overseeing our modern slavery commitments sits with the senior management team at Acton Cleaner. They are accountable for ensuring that appropriate policies, procedures, and controls are in place and that these remain effective.

We monitor the effectiveness of our measures through periodic reviews of supplier performance, internal audits, incident reporting, and feedback from stakeholders. Where improvements are identified, we update our processes and communicate changes to relevant staff and suppliers.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed and approved annually by senior management to ensure it reflects our current operations, evolving legal requirements, and best practice standards. Acton Cleaner remains committed to working proactively to prevent modern slavery and to promoting ethical conduct throughout our business and supply chains.