Oven Cleaning Lewisham Modern Slavery Commitment
Oven Cleaning Lewisham is firmly committed to conducting all aspects of our business in an ethical, transparent, and responsible manner. We recognise that modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation are severe human rights abuses that can occur in any sector or country. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent, identify, and address any risk of modern slavery in our operations and supply chains.
Our Zero-Tolerance Approach
We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. This commitment applies to all aspects of our business, including our direct workforce, contractors, and every level of our supply chain. We will not knowingly engage with any individual, supplier, contractor, or partner involved in practices that amount to modern slavery or human rights abuses.
All employees, managers, and subcontractors are required to act with integrity and to uphold our ethical standards. Failure to act in accordance with this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or contract. We expect the same standards from everyone who works with or for Oven Cleaning Lewisham.
Our Supply Chains and Supplier Standards
Our supply chains primarily include cleaning product manufacturers, equipment providers, uniform suppliers, and facilities and support service providers. We are committed to sourcing responsibly and ensuring that our suppliers share our stance against modern slavery.
We communicate our expectations to suppliers and require them to comply with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws. We expect suppliers to maintain safe working conditions, provide fair wages, avoid excessive working hours, and prohibit any form of forced, bonded, or child labour.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audits
To support our zero-tolerance policy, Oven Cleaning Lewisham undertakes a risk-based approach to supplier due diligence and audits. When engaging new suppliers, we assess their ethical standards, labour practices, and compliance with modern slavery legislation. This may involve requesting information on their policies, procedures, and workforce conditions.
For higher-risk suppliers or categories, we may conduct more detailed checks, ask for evidence of their own modern slavery statements or codes of conduct, and seek assurances that they audit their own supply chains. Where appropriate, we reserve the right to carry out on-site or remote audits, either directly or through trusted third parties, to verify compliance with our ethical requirements.
If a supplier is found to be in breach of our modern slavery expectations, we will work with them to implement corrective actions within a reasonable timeframe. Continued non-compliance may result in suspension or termination of our business relationship.
Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing
Oven Cleaning Lewisham encourages a culture of openness and accountability. We expect all staff, contractors, and suppliers to report any concerns they may have regarding modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Concerns may relate to our own operations or to those of our suppliers and partners.
Reports can be raised through established internal reporting channels, including direct reporting to line managers or senior management. Individuals who raise genuine concerns in good faith will be supported and protected. We do not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against anyone who reports a concern or assists in an investigation.
All reports will be treated seriously, handled sensitively, and investigated promptly. Where necessary, appropriate remedial actions will be taken, which may include notifying relevant authorities.
Training, Awareness, and Responsibility
Responsibility for overseeing this Modern Slavery Statement and related procedures rests with the company’s leadership team. Managers are responsible for ensuring that staff in their teams understand the importance of this policy and know how to recognise and report potential issues.
We aim to increase awareness of modern slavery risks among our employees by providing clear guidance and, where appropriate, training on ethical conduct, labour standards, and reporting mechanisms. We also encourage our people to remain alert to potential warning signs in our supply chains and day-to-day operations.
Monitoring, Review, and Continuous Improvement
Oven Cleaning Lewisham is committed to ongoing improvement in how we identify and address modern slavery risks. We will review this Modern Slavery Statement at least once every year, or more frequently if required by changes in legislation, business operations, or identified risks.
As part of our annual review, we will assess the effectiveness of our policies, due diligence processes, supplier checks, and reporting channels. Where areas for improvement are identified, we will update our procedures and communicate any significant changes to relevant stakeholders.
This Statement reflects our ongoing dedication to ethical business practices and to playing our part in eliminating modern slavery and human trafficking from our sector and supply chains.
