Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaners E2

Cleaners E2 is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. As a cleaning services provider, we recognise that our sector can involve diverse labour arrangements, subcontracting, and high-volume procurement, which makes vigilance essential. We therefore maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of exploitation. Every worker, whether employed directly or engaged through a supplier, must be treated with dignity and protected from coercion, deception, and abuse. Our approach is grounded in compliance, ethical trading, and continuous improvement.

We have embedded anti-slavery expectations into our recruitment, onboarding, and procurement processes. All managers involved in hiring or supplier selection are trained to identify warning signs, including withheld documents, restricted movement, underpayment, and excessive working hours. Where appropriate, we use written contracts that clearly define duties, pay, and working conditions. Cleaners E2 also expects all subcontractors and vendors to uphold the same standards. By applying consistent controls across the organisation, we strengthen our ability to prevent exploitation and support a responsible cleaning company culture.

Our risk-based supply chain management programme includes regular supplier audits designed to assess labour practices, record-keeping, wage compliance, and worker welfare. These audits may be scheduled or unannounced depending on risk level, geography, and service type. We review suppliers’ employment policies, right-to-work checks, time records, and subcontracting arrangements. If concerns are identified, suppliers are required to implement corrective actions within agreed timeframes. Persistent non-compliance may lead to suspension or termination of the relationship. This process helps Cleaners E2 maintain oversight of the full service chain and reinforces our expectation that partners must operate ethically.

To support effective governance, Cleaners E2 assigns responsibility for modern slavery prevention to senior management, who monitor compliance and oversee risk reduction measures. Our due diligence process includes reviewing the origin of labour, the vulnerability of workers, and the complexity of service delivery. We take particular care where lower-tier subcontracting, temporary labour, or cross-border recruitment may increase exposure to risk. In these situations, we require additional documentation and closer monitoring. Our cleaners E2 approach is not limited to contracts alone; it includes active verification, ethical decision-making, and escalation where concerns arise.

We also provide clear reporting channels so that employees, contractors, and suppliers can raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made through internal management routes, designated compliance representatives, or established whistleblowing procedures. Concerns can relate to payroll irregularities, unsafe living conditions, intimidation, debt bondage, document retention, or any behaviour suggesting exploitation. All reports are handled confidentially and investigated promptly. Where necessary, we work with affected individuals, suppliers, and relevant authorities to address immediate risks and support remediation. Cleaners E2 treats every credible allegation seriously and responds with urgency and discretion.

Training is another key element of our programme. Staff involved in procurement, supervision, and workforce management receive guidance on recognising indicators of modern slavery and understanding their responsibilities under our policy. We also communicate expectations to suppliers through onboarding materials and contractual terms. This helps ensure that anti-slavery principles are applied consistently across daily operations. As part of our broader commitment to responsible facilities management, we aim to build a workforce environment in which rights are respected, risks are managed, and ethical standards are embedded at every level.

Cleaners E2 recognises that combating modern slavery requires ongoing evaluation. We therefore conduct an annual review of this statement, our controls, and our wider risk profile. The review considers audit findings, reported concerns, supplier performance, training completion, and any changes in legislation or operating conditions. Findings are used to strengthen procedures and refine our priorities for the following year. Where opportunities for improvement are identified, we assign responsibilities and monitor implementation. This ensures our policy remains relevant, practical, and aligned with current risks in the cleaning services sector.

Our annual assessment also examines the effectiveness of our supplier engagement, including whether audit outcomes have led to lasting improvements. If emerging risks are detected, we may increase inspection frequency, update supplier requirements, or revise onboarding checks. We expect openness from our business partners and reserve the right to discontinue relationships where ethical standards are not met. By maintaining a structured review cycle, Cleaners E2 demonstrates accountability and reinforces its zero-tolerance policy across all business activities.

This statement reflects our ongoing commitment to preventing abuse and protecting vulnerable workers. Cleaners E2 will continue to strengthen its controls, deepen supplier oversight, and encourage a culture where concerns can be raised and addressed responsibly. Through consistent governance, targeted audits, clear reporting channels, and regular review, we aim to uphold the highest standards of conduct across our organisation and supply chain. Our objective is simple: to ensure that every part of our cleaning service operates without exploitation and with full respect for human rights.