Modern Slavery Statement for Seven Kings Carpet Cleaners

Seven Kings Carpet Cleaners is committed to operating with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights in every part of our business. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and throughout our supply chains. We recognise that a zero-tolerance policy is essential, and we expect the same standard from all suppliers, contractors, and business partners.

As a Seven Kings carpet cleaning service provider, we understand that risk can exist in any industry where labour, transport, cleaning materials, or outsourced services are involved. For that reason, our approach is based on prevention, monitoring, and continuous improvement. We are committed to ensuring that our practices reflect ethical responsibility and legal compliance at every stage of our work.

We do not accept any form of slavery or exploitation in our business. Our modern slavery policy applies to all employees, temporary workers, subcontractors, and suppliers. Every individual is expected to act in line with our values, report concerns promptly, and support our efforts to maintain a transparent and accountable working environment.

To uphold these standards, Seven Kings Carpet Cleaners carries out due diligence on the organisations we work with. This includes assessing suppliers before engagement and reviewing their labour practices, recruitment methods, and employment standards. Where appropriate, we conduct supplier audits to check compliance with our ethical expectations and to identify any potential indicators of risk.

Our auditing process is designed to be practical and proportionate. We may request supporting documents, ask questions about worker management, and evaluate whether subcontractors are using lawful recruitment and fair working conditions. If concerns are identified, we expect immediate corrective action, and we reserve the right to suspend or end relationships where serious issues are not addressed. This helps protect the integrity of the carpet cleaning business and reduces exposure to unethical labour practices.

We also recognise that awareness is a key safeguard. Staff are encouraged to understand the signs of exploitation, including restricted movement, withheld wages, intimidation, poor accommodation, or workers who appear unable to speak freely. Training and internal communication support a culture in which concerns can be identified early and dealt with responsibly.

Seven Kings Carpet Cleaners provides clear reporting channels so that any concern relating to modern slavery can be raised without fear of retaliation. Concerns may be reported internally through management structures, and all reports are treated seriously, confidentially, and with appropriate sensitivity. We encourage prompt reporting because early action is one of the most effective ways to reduce harm.

Where a report suggests immediate risk, we will act swiftly to protect any affected individual and to investigate the matter thoroughly. This may include reviewing supplier arrangements, seeking further information, or escalating issues to the relevant authorities where necessary. Our aim is always to respond in a way that is lawful, responsible, and focused on safeguarding people.

We expect openness throughout our supply chain and require our suppliers to cooperate fully with any investigation or review. Ethical conduct is not optional; it is a condition of working with Seven Kings Carpet Cleaners. Our modern slavery statement reflects our belief that business success must never come at the expense of human dignity.

This statement is reviewed annually as part of our wider governance and risk management process. The annual review considers changes in legislation, feedback from audits, emerging risks, and any incidents or concerns raised during the year. We use the review to strengthen controls, improve training, and update our procedures where needed.

If the review identifies new risks or opportunities for improvement, we will act without delay. This may include enhancing supplier checks, refining our reporting process, or increasing oversight of higher-risk activities. Our commitment to annual evaluation ensures that our response to modern slavery remains current, practical, and effective.

Seven Kings Carpet Cleaners will continue to promote ethical employment, fair treatment, and responsible procurement in all areas of the business. By maintaining a zero-tolerance approach, strengthening supplier audits, supporting reliable reporting channels, and completing an annual review, we aim to play our part in preventing modern slavery and protecting human rights across our operations and supply chain.