After Builders Cleaning: Modern Slavery Statement

After Builders Cleaning publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to reaffirm our commitment to preventing exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking. Our statement applies across the company and to our subcontractors, suppliers and partners. We aim to be transparent about the steps we take and the ongoing work to reduce risk.

We recognise that a robust modern slavery policy and active oversight are essential. This modern slavery and human trafficking statement explains our governance, due diligence and remedial measures. All employees, contractors and business partners are expected to comply. Our Board reviews compliance measures and senior management implements operational controls to identify and address potential instances of exploitation.

Our approach includes mandatory training for relevant staff, risk assessments of job roles and geographies, and a supplier onboarding process that screens for potential modern slavery risks. We use a combination of audits, contractual clauses and performance checks to maintain standards. The modern-slavery declaration we require from suppliers sets explicit expectations for labour practices, recruitment transparency and worker rights.

We maintain a clear zero-tolerance policy for forced labour. Any credible report that suggests a breach will be investigated promptly and objectively. If an allegation is substantiated we will act decisively, up to and including termination of the supplier contract, referral to authorities, and provision of appropriate support to affected individuals. Our response balances compliance, remediation and protection for victims.

Supplier audits are central to our control framework. We perform regular documentary reviews, on-site inspections where practical, and targeted third-party audits for higher-risk suppliers. Audit findings are tracked, and corrective action plans are required for non-compliances. We prioritise continuous improvement and work collaboratively with suppliers to remediate issues and build capacity to meet our ethical standards.

To support detection and remediation we maintain multiple reporting channels. Staff and suppliers may report concerns via secure internal channels and anonymous mechanisms where necessary. Reports are handled confidentially and investigated by trained personnel. Reporting channels are communicated in staff handbooks and supplier materials; our whistleblowing protections ensure individuals are not penalised for raising genuine concerns.

Governance of our anti-slavery programme is overseen by senior leadership and the compliance function. Policies are reviewed against evolving legal requirements and sector best practice. We integrate human rights considerations into procurement and contracting, and require that our supply partners adhere to minimum labour standards, working hours caps and safe recruitment practices.

We publish clear contractual obligations and reserve the right to audit and terminate arrangements where unacceptable practices are found. Our preventative measures include pre-qualification checks, enhanced due diligence for high-risk vendors, and contractual representations and warranties addressing labour conditions and recruitment fees.

This modern slavery declaration is subject to an annual review to assess effectiveness and adapt to new risks. The review analyses incident reports, audit outcomes, supplier performance and training completion rates. Results are used to refine policies, reallocate resources and update our supplier risk matrix. In the event of material findings we commit to publishing follow-up actions within the subsequent reporting cycle.