Surrey Cleaners Modern Slavery Statement

Surrey Cleaners publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to declare our commitment to preventing modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. This modern slavery policy is aligned with our corporate values and sets out how we identify, assess and mitigate modern-slavery risk in recruitment, procurement and subcontracting. We operate a zero-tolerance approach: any confirmed instance of slavery, servitude or forced labour will result in immediate remedial action, contract termination and cooperation with authorities where appropriate.

We maintain a clear zero-tolerance policy to any form of exploitation. Our anti-slavery measures include enhanced employee screening, mandatory training for frontline managers, and contractual clauses requiring suppliers to comply with anti-modern slavery standards. As part of our commitment to transparency, the Surrey Cleaners modern slavery declaration explains how we monitor compliance and the expectations we place on business partners, contractors and temporary staff agencies.

Policies and Due Diligence

Our due diligence process focuses on risk-based checks within our supply chain. We require suppliers to provide evidence of lawful employment practices, right-to-work documentation and ethical recruitment. Key elements include:

• Supplier audits and factory visits where relevant;
• Standard contractual clauses obliging adherence to anti-slavery laws;
• Verification of recruitment agencies and background checks;
• Risk assessments targeting areas with heightened risk of slavery and human trafficking.

Monitoring, Supplier Audits and Training

We carry out regular supplier audits and spot checks focusing on labour practices, wage payments and working conditions. Audit outcomes are documented and scored; suppliers scoring below our standard must implement corrective action plans within defined timeframes. We also provide training on slavery and human trafficking to procurement teams and site managers to ensure early detection of irregularities. Surrey Cleaners anti-slavery efforts include both announced and unannounced inspections and follow-up reviews to confirm remediation.

Reporting Channels

We maintain multiple safe reporting channels for employees, supply chain workers and third parties to raise concerns confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Reports can be made through internal whistleblowing mechanisms, anonymously through third-party hotlines, or directly to a nominated compliance officer within our governance structure. All reports are treated seriously, triaged for risk, and investigated in a timely manner. Surrey Cleaners offers protections and support for potential victims, and collaborates with NGOs and authorities where required.

Corrective Action, Accountability and Annual Review

The company enforces corrective actions, which may include supplier remediation plans, suspension of orders, and contract termination for persistent non-compliance. Our Board receives annual reports on modern slavery risk and remediation outcomes, ensuring senior oversight and accountability. We commit to an annual review of our policies, procedures and audit findings to improve our anti-slavery program. This review evaluates the effectiveness of supplier audits, the adequacy of training, the responsiveness of reporting channels and the incidence of modern slavery indicators.

In summary, Surrey Cleaners' modern slavery statement demonstrates our ongoing effort to eradicate slavery and human trafficking across our operations. We take a proactive, risk-based approach using supplier audits, clear contractual obligations, protected reporting channels and an annual review cycle to strengthen our defences against exploitation. Our stance is unequivocal: zero tolerance for any form of modern slavery, and continuous improvement in how we prevent, detect and respond to this serious issue.