Modern Slavery Statement — Pressure Washing Greenwich
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Pressure Washing Greenwich and our affiliated operations to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking across our services and supply chains. Our policy applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers involved in offering pressure washing Greenwich services or any related cleaning and exterior maintenance work. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business dealings and to implementing effective systems to ensure slavery and human trafficking do not take place anywhere in our business or in our supply chain.
We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and forced labour. Pressure Wash Greenwich will not knowingly engage with suppliers or subcontractors who exploit workers or use unethical recruitment practices. Any evidence of coercion, withholding of wages, excessive working hours, withholding identity documents or restricting a worker's freedom of movement will result in immediate action, including termination of contracts and referral to the appropriate authorities. Our stance is clear: we will not tolerate modern slavery in any form.
To support our commitments, we maintain robust due diligence on suppliers, contractors and partners. Our procurement process requires clear declarations from vendors about their labour practices and adherence to legal employment standards. We prioritise suppliers who share our values and demonstrate proactive steps to protect workers. Audits and assessments are used to identify potential risks within our supply chain for all Greenwich pressure washing activities.
Supplier Audits and Due Diligence
We conduct regular supplier audits and risk assessments across our supply and subcontractor base. These include contract reviews, site visits and documentary checks. Audit findings are recorded and monitored to ensure timely remediation where issues are identified. Our approach includes:
- Verification of employment records and right to work documentation
- On-site interviews and worker welfare checks
- Review of recruitment practices and subcontracting arrangements
- Performance monitoring and corrective action plans
We also use a tiered risk methodology to prioritise audits: high-risk suppliers, such as those providing low-cost labour or operating in high-risk regions, receive more frequent and detailed scrutiny. Where concerns are identified, we expect prompt corrective action and follow up audits; persistent non-compliance leads to removal from our approved supplier list. This process applies to all contractors engaged in pressure-washing Greenwich tasks and related services.
Reporting Channels and Worker Protections
We provide multiple reporting channels for employees and third parties to raise concerns confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Reports can be made through internal reporting lines, anonymous hotlines, or via our designated compliance officers. All reports are investigated promptly and impartially. We protect whistleblowers and ensure that remedial actions are taken where necessary. Staff are trained to recognise signs of exploitation and encouraged to report suspected modern slavery in any form.
Training and awareness are core elements of our prevention strategy. All staff receive periodic training on modern slavery risks, ethical procurement and how to use reporting channels. We require suppliers to conduct equivalent training and to maintain records evidencing compliance. Our codes of conduct and employment policies reinforce zero-tolerance expectations for unacceptable labour practices in connection with Pressure Washing Greenwich operations.
Governance and review processes ensure accountability for modern slavery risk management. Senior management sponsors this policy and receives regular reports on audit outcomes, remediation measures and risk trends. We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our procedures to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with evolving legal and ethical standards. The review incorporates audit results, stakeholder feedback and any new risk indicators arising from changes to our service offerings or supply chain.
In conclusion, Pressure Washing Greenwich pledges to maintain rigorous standards, implement effective supplier audits, provide secure reporting channels and carry out an annual review to strengthen our response to modern slavery risks. We will continue to embed these values through training, contract terms and direct oversight of our supply chain to ensure that our operations remain free from forced labour and exploitation.