Modern Slavery Statement for Retail Park Driveway Cleaning

Our commitment to preventing modern slavery in retail park driveway cleaning is unwavering. This statement sets out the steps we take across our retail-park driveway cleaning operations and associated services. We recognise the risk of forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation in supply chains and subcontracting for shopping center driveway cleaning and maintenance, and we pledge a zero-tolerance policy approach.

We apply a consistent standard for all retail park driveway maintenance work, including cleaning, waste removal and surface treatment. Our procurement, contractor engagement and site supervision practices are designed to deter and detect any form of modern slavery. Zero tolerance means immediate action if abuse is suspected: suspension of contracts, investigation and cooperation with authorities.

All contractors and subcontractors engaged for retail park driveway services must adhere to our ethical labour standards. We require documented proof of lawful recruitment, transparent pay practices and safe working conditions. Compliance checks form a core part of our supplier audits programme and are applied equally to large cleaning firms and small subcontractors providing specific driveway cleaning solutions.

Supply chain due diligence and supplier audits

Our supplier audits for retail park driveway cleaning services include on-site inspections, payroll reviews and interviews with workers where practical. We use risk-based criteria to prioritise audits, focusing on sectors and regions with higher vulnerability. Audits are supported by written contractual clauses that forbid forced labour and require remediation plans where issues are found.

We maintain a programme of continuous training for procurement staff and site managers to recognise signs of exploitation. Training covers recruitment fee policies, identification of withheld documents, and indicators of coercion. We also maintain records of audits and corrective actions and publish a review of outcomes as part of our ongoing accountability.

Key elements of our approach include:

• Risk assessment: periodic mapping of supply chains for retail-park driveway cleaning and related services;
• Supplier audits: announced and unannounced inspections;
• Contract clauses: mandatory anti-slavery and remediation provisions;
• Worker voice: mechanisms ensuring workers can raise concerns safely.

Reporting channels and remediation

We provide multiple confidential reporting channels to enable workers, suppliers and the public to report concerns related to shopping center driveway cleaning activities without fear of retaliation. Reports are triaged promptly, investigated and escalated as necessary. Where exploitation is found we take corrective action, which may include supporting victims, requiring supplier remediation plans, or terminating contracts.

All allegations are treated seriously. Our reporting channels are accessible to non-English speakers and protected by strict confidentiality protocols. We do not tolerate retaliation against whistleblowers and we enforce these protections through our contract terms and internal policies.

We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and related policies for retail park driveway cleaning and maintenance. The review assesses risk mapping, audit outcomes, training effectiveness and the performance of reporting and remediation systems. Findings drive improvements, and we update our approach to reflect evolving risks in the cleaning and facilities services sector.