Oven Cleaning Shoreditch Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Oven Cleaning Shoreditch in accordance with our commitment to uphold the highest ethical and human rights standards in all aspects of our operations. We recognise that modern slavery, including forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation, is a serious global issue, and we are fully committed to ensuring that it has no place in our business or in our supply chains.
Our Business and Supply Chain
Oven Cleaning Shoreditch provides professional oven cleaning and related services to residential and commercial customers. Our activities are primarily based in Shoreditch and surrounding areas, and our supply chain includes providers of cleaning products, equipment, uniforms, transport services and certain outsourced support services. While we operate on a local scale, we acknowledge that some goods and raw materials used by our suppliers may originate from higher-risk regions, and we take proportionate steps to understand and manage these risks.
Zero-Tolerance Approach to Modern Slavery
We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, child labour, servitude and human trafficking. This policy applies to everyone working for or on behalf of Oven Cleaning Shoreditch, including employees, agency workers, contractors, consultants and suppliers. We expect our business partners to share this commitment and to maintain standards that are consistent with our values, relevant legislation and recognised human rights principles.
Policies and Governance
Our commitment to preventing modern slavery is embedded in our internal policies, which cover ethical conduct, recruitment, health and safety and supplier management. We aim to recruit employees and engage contractors in a transparent and lawful manner, ensuring that all individuals work voluntarily, receive fair pay for their work and are free to leave their employment in line with applicable laws. We do not tolerate any form of intimidation, coercion or abuse in the workplace.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We are committed to working only with suppliers and service providers that uphold comparable ethical and labour standards. As part of our procurement and ongoing supplier management processes, we:
Conduct due diligence on existing and potential suppliers to assess the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking in their operations and supply chains.
Communicate our zero-tolerance stance and require suppliers to confirm compliance with all relevant labour, employment and human rights laws.
Reserve the right to conduct audits or request evidence of compliance, including information about working conditions, recruitment practices and use of subcontractors.
Expect suppliers to implement their own due diligence on the organisations that supply goods and services to them.
Where concerns are identified, we will work with the supplier to address them within a reasonable timeframe. If a supplier is unable or unwilling to meet our standards, we will consider terminating the relationship.
Risk Assessment and Training
We periodically review our operations and supply chain to identify areas where the risk of modern slavery may be higher, taking into account the nature of the products or services, geographic location and type of labour used. Where a heightened risk is identified, we respond with enhanced due diligence and closer engagement with the relevant supplier or partner.
We aim to raise awareness of modern slavery risks among our management and relevant staff, particularly those involved in recruitment, procurement and supplier management, so they can recognise warning signs and escalate concerns appropriately.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
Oven Cleaning Shoreditch encourages all employees, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to report any concerns related to modern slavery or unethical labour practices in our business or supply chain. Concerns can be raised directly with management or via our internal reporting and grievance mechanisms, which allow issues to be reported in confidence. We do not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith, and all reports will be taken seriously, considered promptly and, where appropriate, investigated thoroughly.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
We recognise that preventing modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility and that risks may change over time. We are committed to continuously improving our policies, risk assessments, due diligence processes and training to strengthen our approach. This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every twelve months to ensure it remains accurate, effective and aligned with our business operations, legal obligations and best practice expectations. Where necessary, we will update our procedures and take additional measures to further reduce the risk of modern slavery in our operations and supply chain.
This statement has been approved by the management of Oven Cleaning Shoreditch and represents our current position and ongoing commitment to combating modern slavery and protecting human rights.
