Modern Slavery Statement — Warehouse Floor Cleaning Commitment

Introduction: This Modern Slavery Statement describes our commitment to eliminating forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation in our warehouse floor cleaning operations and associated supply chains. We recognise that ethical warehouse floor cleaning, warehouse floor maintenance and responsible industrial floor cleaning are essential to protecting workers and maintaining safe, compliant facilities. Our approach is rooted in a zero-tolerance policy and continuous improvement across procurement, on-site services and contractor management.

We operate with a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery, including forced labour, debt bondage and exploitative recruitment practices within the domain of floor cleaning in warehouses. All staff, cleaning contractors and suppliers are expected to comply with this policy and demonstrate respect for human rights, fair wages and safe working conditions as part of our warehouse cleaning of floors programme.

Scope: This statement covers direct employees who perform warehouse floor sanitation tasks, subcontracted cleaning crews, temporary labour providers, and third-party suppliers of cleaning products and equipment used in warehouse floor care. We use a risk-based approach to identify areas where exploitation may occur and allocate resources to mitigate those risks. Our supplier selection process emphasises labour standards and compliance for industrial floor cleaning services.

Key Measures and Controls

We have implemented practical controls to prevent modern slavery across our warehouse floor cleaning activities. These measures include:

• Supplier due diligence and audits: Regular supplier audits and assessments of cleaners, contractor agencies and chemical suppliers to verify contracts, payroll records and working conditions.
• Contract clauses: Mandatory anti-slavery clauses in agreements for all warehouse floor maintenance providers and service partners.
• Worker verification: Verification of worker eligibility to work, transparent recruitment practices and prohibition of recruitment fee charging by any recruitment agency used for floor cleaning roles.

Supplier Audits and Monitoring

We conduct supplier audits on a scheduled and unannounced basis. Our audit protocol for warehouse floor cleaning suppliers examines employment contracts, wage records, working hours, accommodation where provided, and grievance mechanisms. Audit findings trigger corrective action plans and, where necessary, termination of contracts for non-compliance. We use a tiered audit frequency based on risk — higher-risk suppliers receive more frequent checks and remediation support.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing We provide multiple safe reporting channels for workers, contractors and the public to raise concerns about exploitation related to warehouse floor cleaning services. Reports can be made confidentially and anonymously through internal reporting hotlines, third-party whistleblower platforms and through designated compliance officers. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and protected against retaliation.

Our reporting process emphasises transparency and accountability. Investigations follow documented procedures and may include on-site inspections, interviews and collaboration with labour authorities when required. We maintain records of all reports and corrective actions taken to mitigate the risk of modern slavery in floor cleaning in warehouses.

Training and Awareness We provide regular training for managers, procurement staff and cleaning supervisors on identifying signs of modern slavery and on responsible management of contracted cleaning teams. Training covers ethical recruitment, recognising coercion, and appropriate escalation channels. We also ensure that subcontractors involved in warehouse floor sanitation understand their obligations under our zero-tolerance policy.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our practical actions relating to warehouse floor cleaning. The review evaluates the effectiveness of supplier audits, the robustness of reporting channels, training uptake and remediation outcomes. It also considers changes in legal requirements and emerging risks in the warehouse cleaning of floors sector. Findings will inform updated policies and strengthened controls.

Governance: Senior leadership and the compliance committee oversee implementation and review progress against targets. We employ measurable KPIs for supplier compliance, audit completion rates and remediation success to drive accountability and performance improvements.

Conclusion We are resolute in our commitment to eradicate modern slavery from our warehouse floor cleaning operations and supply chains. Through a zero-tolerance policy, rigorous supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and an annual review process, we will continuously strengthen protections for workers and contribute to ethical cleaning and maintenance practices across the industry.