Modern Slavery Statement for Bow Cleaners

Bow Cleaners is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the actions we take to help prevent slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that the risk of modern slavery can exist in many sectors, and we maintain a clear zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse.

Our policy applies to all employees, contractors, agency workers, and business partners. We expect everyone representing Bow Cleaners to act responsibly and to uphold the highest ethical standards. As part of our ongoing commitment, we embed the principles of fair employment, lawful working practices, and transparent procurement into our daily operations.

Bow Cleaners does not accept any form of slavery or human trafficking in its direct operations or in the goods and services we purchase. We conduct due diligence on suppliers and service providers before engagement, and we continue monitoring relationships throughout the contract period. Where concerns arise, we investigate promptly and take appropriate corrective action, including ending a relationship if required.

We understand that certain parts of the supply chain may present a higher risk, particularly where labour is outsourced, seasonal, or geographically complex. To address this, we assess risk using supplier questionnaires, document checks, and, where appropriate, site-based supplier audits. These audits examine wages, working hours, age verification, recruitment practices, and worker freedom to leave employment.

Our procurement team works closely with managers to ensure that ethical standards are included in supplier selection and contract renewal. We require suppliers to confirm compliance with applicable labour laws and to support our anti-slavery expectations through written assurances and evidence of their own controls. If a supplier cannot meet these requirements, Bow Cleaners will not continue the relationship.

Reporting channels are available for employees and third parties to raise concerns in confidence. Anyone who suspects exploitation, coercion, or unsafe recruitment practices is encouraged to report it without delay. Bow Cleaners treats concerns seriously and will review them impartially, protecting individuals from retaliation wherever possible. Reports may be made through internal management routes or other approved whistleblowing processes.

Training is provided to relevant staff so they can recognise warning signs and understand how to escalate issues. This includes indicators such as restricted movement, excessive control by others, withheld identity documents, or unexplained payment deductions. By improving awareness, we strengthen our ability to prevent labour exploitation and respond swiftly when risks appear.

Bow Cleaners also reviews employment practices across the business to ensure that workers are recruited lawfully, paid correctly, and treated with dignity. We expect the same standards from all suppliers and subcontractors. Our approach is designed to support a responsible, ethical supply chain where people are valued and exploitation has no place.

This statement is reviewed annually to confirm that it remains effective, current, and aligned with changes in law, risk, and business activity. The review considers audit findings, reported concerns, supplier performance, and improvements made during the year. Where necessary, we update our controls so that Bow Cleaners continues to strengthen its response to modern slavery risks.