Modern Slavery Statement for Driveway Cleaning Operations

Driveway Cleaning is a vital service we provide to communities, and we are committed to ensuring that all aspects of our driveway cleaning services and supply chain are free from forced labour and human trafficking. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach to preventing modern slavery across our business of driveway cleaners and subcontractors, detailing policy, due diligence, reporting channels and annual review processes.

We adopt a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery, exploitation, or forced work in our operations and with our partners. All employees and contractors are made aware that exploitative practices will not be tolerated and may lead to immediate termination of contracts, referral to authorities and remedial measures for any affected individuals.

Our policy framework applies to direct staff engaged in driveway maintenance and to third parties involved in supplying materials, equipment, or labour. We require suppliers and subcontractors to sign a declaration confirming compliance with anti-slavery laws and our code of conduct for driveway cleaning providers. We also require transparency about recruitment processes, worker contracts and payment practices to reduce risks of coercion or debt bondage.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We conduct robust due diligence on prospective and existing suppliers to identify and mitigate modern slavery risks within our supply chain for commercial and domestic driveway cleaning services. This includes risk assessments based on geography, sector, and the nature of contracted services. We prioritize audits where risk indicators are highest or where suppliers manage large numbers of workers.

Our supplier audits combine documentary review and on-site assessments when feasible. Auditors check employment records, payroll evidence, working hours, housing arrangements (if provided), and whether recruitment fees have been charged. Where audits uncover concerns, we work with suppliers to implement corrective action plans with clear deadlines and follow-up assessments.

We maintain a list of approved suppliers for driveway cleaners and require performance metrics related to labour standards. Suppliers that fail to meet remediation targets or who do not engage transparently will be removed from our approved list and their contracts may be terminated.

Reporting Channels and Worker Protection

We provide multiple reporting channels to encourage safe, confidential disclosure of modern slavery concerns. Employees, subcontractor staff and third parties can raise issues through an anonymous whistleblowing mechanism, direct reports to management or via internal compliance processes. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and handled with confidentiality to protect those who come forward.

Victim support is central to our response. Where exploitation is identified we will support workers to access appropriate services, including legal, medical and social assistance as needed, and we will take steps to ensure fair restitution and prevention of retaliation.

Training for our team and subcontractors on recognising signs of modern slavery is mandatory. Regular briefings for operational staff, supervisors and contractors help ensure that everyone involved in driveway maintenance and cleaning understands reporting procedures, the meaning of consent in employment, and indicators of exploitation.

Our procurement policies integrate anti-slavery criteria into contracting decisions for all driveway cleaning services, with clauses that allow audits, corrective actions and contract termination for non-compliance. We use contractual remedies and collaborative engagement to drive improvement across the supply chain.

We also seek to work with industry partners, trade associations and local stakeholders to share best practices across the driveway cleaning and driveway maintenance sectors. Collective action, information sharing and consistent standards help reduce the likelihood of modern slavery occurring in the broader market.

To ensure transparency and continuous improvement, this statement is reviewed and updated annually. Our annual review evaluates risk assessments, audit findings, remediation outcomes, training coverage and the effectiveness of reporting channels. The results of the review inform updates to policies, supplier requirements and employee training so that our approach evolves with emerging risks and legal requirements.

We are committed to eliminating any form of modern slavery from our operations and to ensuring that everyone involved in providing driveway cleaning — from internal staff to sub-contractors and suppliers — can work in a safe, fair and lawful environment. Through a clear zero-tolerance stance, rigorous supplier audits, confidential reporting channels and a formal annual review cycle, we aim to make meaningful and measurable progress against modern slavery in our sector.

Signed and approved by senior management — policy effective immediately and subject to annual review.

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