0800 Office Cleaning - Modern Slavery Statement
0800 Office Cleaning is committed to a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our policy, the steps we take to prevent forced labour, and the mechanisms we operate to detect and respond to any instance of exploitation in our operations and supply chain. We publish this modern slavery statement to be transparent about our commitment and actions.
Scope and Purpose
Our Anti-slavery policy applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by 0800 Office Cleaning. We expect everyone in our extended workforce to adhere to the same high standards. We will not tolerate any form of slavery, servitude, forced labour, or human trafficking in any part of our business or supply chains. We make this clear in procurement, in contracts and through supplier communications.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audits
We conduct proportionate due diligence and regular supplier audits to identify and mitigate risk. Our supplier assessment framework includes risk-based checks at onboarding and periodic reviews thereafter. The audit and compliance programme includes:
- Documentary checks and verification of labour practices
- On-site inspections for higher-risk relationships
- Corrective action plans and follow-up audits where required
Zero-tolerance policy: 0800 Office Cleaning maintains a strict zero-tolerance position against modern slavery and related abuses. Any confirmed breach will lead to immediate remedial action which may include termination of contracts and referral to appropriate authorities. We will take decisive steps to protect victims and to prevent recurrence. Our expectation is that suppliers and partners will implement equivalent anti-slavery measures.
We require our suppliers to demonstrate compliance through contractual clauses, regular reporting, and participation in our audit programme. Where risks are identified, we collaborate with suppliers to strengthen worker protections, ensure lawful recruitment practices, and eliminate exploitative subcontracting. Our procurement team evaluates suppliers using ethical, social and environmental criteria to reduce the risk of exploitation.
Reporting channels and whistleblowing:
0800 Office Cleaning provides multiple safe and confidential channels for raising concerns about slavery or human trafficking. Employees and third parties can report suspicions via internal reporting lines, through their manager, or using an anonymised reporting mechanism. Reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly, with protections in place to guard against retaliation. Our investigation process is impartial, documented, and seeks to protect the welfare of any suspected victims.
When allegations are substantiated we will cooperate with law enforcement and other external agencies as appropriate. We will also work with suppliers to implement remediation and protect affected workers, ensuring access to support and fair resolution.
Training and awareness-raising form an essential part of our approach: staff involved in procurement, HR and on-site operational management receive mandatory training on human trafficking risks, ethical recruitment and how to escalate concerns.
Monitoring, KPIs and continuous improvement are embedded into our compliance programme. We measure the effectiveness of our anti-slavery activities through audit outcomes, the number and quality of reports, corrective actions completed, and supplier compliance rates. These key performance indicators inform our procurement decisions and risk prioritisation. Our modern slavery and human trafficking policy is dynamic; we adjust our processes in response to new insights and legal developments.
Annual review: This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement is reviewed at least once every 12 months by senior leadership. The annual review examines policy effectiveness, audit findings, incident responses, and training uptake, and leads to updated actions and resources where needed. The board receives and approves the review, ensuring accountability at the highest level.
Commitment and next steps: 0800 Office Cleaning remains resolute in preventing modern slavery in all forms. We continue to strengthen due diligence, expand supplier engagement, and enhance reporting channels. Through transparent publication of this anti-slavery statement and ongoing annual reviews, we reaffirm our commitment to ethical business practices and the protection of vulnerable workers.
