Pressure Washing Southgate Modern Slavery Statement

Pressure Washing Southgate recognises its responsibility to identify, prevent and address modern slavery and human trafficking risks in its operations and supply chains. We are committed to maintaining a workplace where exploitation has no place. This statement sets out our approach across Pressure Washing Southgate, Southgate pressure washing services and related contractor activities and explains how we assess and manage risk.

Our zero-tolerance policy is clear: any act of forced labour, exploitation, human trafficking or coerced employment will not be tolerated. Employees, subcontractors and suppliers are required to comply with our ethical standards and contractual terms. Breaches of this policy will lead to immediate action, which may include termination of contracts and referral to the appropriate authorities.

This statement covers the financial year and applies to all business units delivering pressure-washing services, pressure washing in Southgate operations and third-party suppliers. We require our workforce to report concerns through established reporting channels. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and handled confidentially to protect the reporter and any victims.

Supplier Standards and Supplier Audits

We maintain robust supplier standards to reduce the risk of modern slavery. Prospective and existing suppliers are evaluated against criteria that include labour practices, subcontracting arrangements and evidence of lawful employment. Our procurement team enforces contractual clauses that require adherence to our anti-slavery obligations.

We operate a risk-based supplier audit programme. High-risk suppliers and subcontractors undergo on-site or remote audits, document checks and worker interviews where appropriate. Audit outcomes inform corrective action plans and timelines. Persistent non-compliance results in contract termination and replacement.

Key elements of our supplier audits include:

• Verification of payroll, right-to-work documentation and working hours;
• Assessment of recruitment practices and use of labour-hire agencies;
• Review of health and safety, accommodation and grievance procedures;
• Requirement for corrective action plans and follow-up reviews;
• Termination clauses for unresolved or severe breaches.

Reporting Channels, Investigations and Training

We provide multiple reporting channels to encourage disclosures: confidential internal reporting to our compliance team, anonymous reporting routes through third-party hotlines where available, and internal escalation paths to senior management. All reports are logged and triaged to ensure timely investigation.

Allegations are investigated by trained personnel who coordinate with legal counsel and, where necessary, external investigators. We commit to victim-centred remediation where exploitation is identified, ensuring safe alternatives, support and lawful remedies. We do not tolerate retaliation against whistleblowers and protect confidentiality to the fullest extent practicable.

Training is provided to staff, procurement teams and site supervisors to raise awareness of modern slavery indicators and reporting responsibilities. Training programmes are reviewed and updated regularly to reflect emerging risks in the cleaning and exterior maintenance sectors, including localised risks for Southgate pressure washing contractors.

We will review this statement annually to measure effectiveness and adapt our approach. The annual review examines audit results, incident reports, supplier performance and training outcomes, and sets targets for continuous improvement. Findings inform policy updates and resource allocation to strengthen due diligence and remediation capacity.

Pressure-washing Southgate remains committed to transparency and continual improvement. Our long-term aim is to eliminate modern slavery risks from our business and supply chains through proactive supplier engagement, rigorous supplier audits, clear reporting channels and regular policy review. This statement is endorsed by senior leadership and reflects our ongoing dedication to ethical operations and the protection of human rights in all areas where we operate.