Deep Cleaning Modern Slavery Statement

Deep Cleaning is committed to conducting all aspects of its business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. It applies to all employees, contractors, and suppliers engaged by Deep Cleaning.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

Deep Cleaning has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, debt bondage, and any form of exploitation. We will not knowingly work with any organisation that engages in or condones such practices. Our standards apply to every level of our business, from senior management to frontline cleaning teams, and extend across all locations where we operate.

All employees and suppliers are required to comply with applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws. We expect everyone working for or with Deep Cleaning to act ethically and to support our commitment to eliminating modern slavery risks.

Governance and Responsibilities

The board and senior management of Deep Cleaning are responsible for overseeing our approach to modern slavery. Management teams are accountable for implementing this statement within their areas of responsibility and for ensuring that staff understand the behaviours expected of them.

Managers are required to promote a culture where concerns about modern slavery can be raised safely and acted upon promptly. Our policies relating to recruitment, procurement, health and safety, and whistleblowing support and reinforce this statement.

Supply Chain Standards and Supplier Audits

Our supply chain includes providers of cleaning products and equipment, agency labour, facilities services, and other business support services. We recognise that these relationships can present risks if not carefully managed.

Deep Cleaning requires suppliers to confirm that they comply with all relevant labour and human rights legislation and that they prohibit forced or involuntary labour and child labour. As part of our supplier onboarding process, we assess the nature of the supplier, the country of operation, and the type of work being carried out to identify potential modern slavery risks.

We conduct proportionate supplier audits to verify compliance with our standards. These audits may include reviewing labour practices, checking worker documentation and age verification procedures, and assessing health and safety conditions. Where issues are identified, we expect suppliers to implement corrective actions within agreed timeframes. Failure to address concerns may result in suspension or termination of the business relationship.

Recruitment and Employment Practices

Deep Cleaning uses fair and transparent recruitment processes. We do not charge workers recruitment fees, and we ensure that all employees work voluntarily and are free to leave in accordance with their contracts and applicable law.

We verify the identity and legal working status of all employees and ensure that working hours, wages, and conditions meet or exceed legal requirements. We do not tolerate intimidation, threats, or the withholding of identity documents or wages.

Training, Awareness, and Reporting Channels

We provide appropriate training and guidance to key staff involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management so they can identify indicators of modern slavery and respond effectively. Awareness materials are made available to employees, encouraging them to stay alert to risks within their areas of work.

Deep Cleaning promotes open communication and provides internal channels for raising concerns about suspected modern slavery, exploitation, or unethical behaviour. Concerns can be raised with line managers, senior management, or through established internal reporting mechanisms. All reports are taken seriously, treated confidentially as far as possible, and investigated promptly. We prohibit retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Deep Cleaning is committed to continually improving its approach to identifying, preventing, and addressing modern slavery risks. We regularly review our policies, training materials, and supplier due diligence processes to reflect changes in legislation, emerging risks, and best practice.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually by senior management. As part of the review, we assess the effectiveness of our controls, consider audit outcomes, and evaluate any reported concerns or incidents. Where necessary, we update our procedures to strengthen protection against modern slavery within our business and supply chains.

By maintaining these standards and regularly reviewing our practices, Deep Cleaning aims to ensure that modern slavery has no place in our operations or those of our partners.