Cleaner Brent Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Cleaner Brent takes to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our organisation and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery is a serious crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. Cleaner Brent is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business relationships and to implementing effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery does not occur in any part of our operations.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

Cleaner Brent has a clear and unequivocal zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery and human trafficking. This applies to all forms of forced labour, debt bondage, servitude, child labour, and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. We expect everyone who works for or with Cleaner Brent to share this commitment and to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct.

All employees, contractors, and suppliers are required to act in accordance with this policy. Any suspected breach will be taken extremely seriously and may result in termination of contracts, referral to appropriate authorities, and other actions deemed necessary to protect individuals at risk.

Governance and Responsibilities

The leadership of Cleaner Brent is responsible for ensuring that appropriate resources, training, and oversight are in place to uphold this Statement. Managers at all levels are responsible for promoting awareness of modern slavery risks within their teams and for ensuring that concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.

Every employee has an individual responsibility to be vigilant, to raise concerns, and to support Cleaner Brent in protecting people from exploitation. Ignoring or failing to report signs of modern slavery is not consistent with our values.

Supplier Standards and Audits

Cleaner Brent recognises that our responsibility extends beyond our direct workforce into our supply chains. We expect all suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers to share our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and to ensure safe, fair, and lawful working conditions for their staff.

As part of our supplier due diligence process, we assess modern slavery risk and require suppliers to confirm compliance with relevant labour and human rights laws. Where appropriate, we conduct audits of suppliers to review working practices, recruitment methods, and labour conditions. These audits may include site visits, document reviews, and interviews with workers, carried out either by Cleaner Brent representatives or by competent independent assessors.

If a supplier is found to be in breach of our standards or unable to demonstrate adequate safeguards against modern slavery, we will require immediate corrective actions. Continued non-compliance may result in suspension or termination of the business relationship.

Reporting Concerns and Protection

Cleaner Brent encourages anyone with concerns about possible modern slavery, whether within our own operations or in our supply chain, to report these concerns without delay. Reports can be made through established internal reporting lines or to senior management. Concerns will be treated seriously, handled sensitively, and investigated promptly.

We are committed to ensuring that no one suffers any detriment, victimisation, or retaliation for raising a concern in good faith, even if it is not substantiated following investigation. We encourage openness and will support anyone who steps forward with genuine concerns about exploitation or abuse.

Training and Awareness

Cleaner Brent is committed to building awareness and understanding of modern slavery risks among our workforce. Relevant employees receive information and guidance on how to identify indicators of modern slavery, how to respond appropriately, and how to use our reporting channels.

We aim to embed respect for human rights and fair working conditions into our culture, so that every member of our team understands their role in preventing exploitation.

Monitoring, Review, and Continuous Improvement

Cleaner Brent is committed to continuous improvement in our approach to tackling modern slavery. We monitor the effectiveness of our policies, due diligence processes, and supplier audits, and we adapt our measures as risks evolve and best practice develops.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by Cleaner Brent leadership to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with legal and ethical expectations. Where necessary, we update our procedures, training, and supplier requirements to strengthen our defences against modern slavery and human trafficking.

By publishing this Modern Slavery Statement, Cleaner Brent reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding human rights, promoting ethical business practices, and working proactively to ensure that modern slavery has no place in our organisation or supply chains.