Aldborough Hatch Cleaners - Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out Aldborough Hatch Cleaners' continuing commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. Our anti-slavery stance is clear: we operate a zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour, exploitative practices and any form of modern slavery or human trafficking. This modern slavery and human trafficking statement applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by Aldborough Hatch Cleaners.

We are committed to embedding an effective modern slavery policy across our organisation and expect the same standards from those in our supply chain. Our approach combines clear leadership, regular risk assessment and targeted compliance measures. We describe below the steps we take to identify and mitigate risks, the expectations we set for suppliers and the mechanisms we provide for reporting concerns.

Our anti-slavery statement details roles and responsibilities for senior management, procurement teams and compliance officers. We maintain an up-to-date risk register and conduct proportionate due diligence focusing on areas of greatest vulnerability. Key elements include:

• Regular supplier due diligence and vetting;
• Contract clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery standards;
• Training for staff with procurement or recruitment responsibilities.

Supply Chain Controls and Supplier Audits

Aldborough Hatch Cleaners requires suppliers and contractors to adhere to our anti-slavery statement and modern slavery principles. We prioritise supplier audits, particularly where services are labour-intensive or sourced through multiple tiers. Supplier audits include document checks, on-site visits where appropriate and interviews to confirm employment practices and worker conditions.

Our supplier audit program is risk-based and includes periodic reassessment. For higher-risk suppliers we implement the following measures: enhanced due diligence, right-to-audit clauses, and corrective action plans where issues are identified. We record audit findings, track remediation progress and escalate unresolved concerns to senior management for decisive action.

Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

We perform ongoing risk assessments to identify potential exposure to modern slavery within our procurement categories. Controls include:

• Mapping of supply chains to understand labour sources and subcontracting;
• Contractual requirements that prohibit forced labour and enshrine worker rights;
• Third-party verifications and independent assessments for critical suppliers.

Reporting channels are central to our zero-tolerance approach. Aldborough Hatch Cleaners has multiple, confidential reporting routes for employees, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. Reports may be raised internally through line managers and HR, via a dedicated compliance officer, or through an anonymous whistleblowing process. We treat all reports seriously, ensuring confidentiality and protection from retaliation where appropriate.

When a report is received, we undertake a timely and proportionate investigation. Investigations focus on victim protection, evidence gathering and swift remediation. If modern slavery or trafficking is substantiated, we will take immediate remedial action which may include terminating contracts, referring matters to law enforcement and providing support to affected individuals.

Aldborough Hatch Cleaners recognises that prevention requires continuous improvement. We commit to annual review of this modern slavery and human trafficking statement and our wider anti-slavery measures. The annual review assesses the effectiveness of supplier audits, reporting channels, training uptake and remediation outcomes. Results of reviews inform policy updates, resourcing decisions and the refinement of risk-based controls.

We will continue to enhance awareness through mandatory training for relevant employees and targeted communications to suppliers. Our goal is to strengthen the culture of compliance so that everyone engaged with Aldborough Hatch Cleaners understands the importance of identifying and preventing modern slavery in all its forms.

In summary, this anti-slavery statement, our supplier audits, clear reporting channels and commitment to an annual review demonstrate our determination to eliminate modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking from our operations and supply chain. We maintain a zero-tolerance position and will take decisive action when risks are identified.

Aldborough Hatch Cleaners remains committed to maintaining transparent, effective controls and to collaborating with partners to uphold human rights and labour standards across our business and supply network.