This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement sets out the steps our removal company takes to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting our business ethically, transparently, and with integrity in all our relationships, ensuring that people are treated with dignity and respect.
We maintain a strict zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour. This applies to every aspect of our removal services, including packing, transportation, storage, subcontracted labour, and any related activities. We do not knowingly engage with any individual or organisation that condones or is involved in such practices.
Our leadership team is responsible for promoting a culture that upholds human rights and rejects exploitation. Managers at all levels are expected to demonstrate and promote this commitment in their decision-making, in the management of teams, and in their relationships with customers and suppliers.
Our supply chain includes providers of vehicles, fuel, packaging materials, storage facilities, equipment maintenance, and labour agencies that may supply temporary or specialist staff. We recognise that modern slavery risks can arise at any stage of the supply chain, particularly where manual handling, low-skilled work, or subcontracting is involved. We therefore take proactive steps to understand and address these risks across our operations.
We expect all suppliers, contractors, and business partners to share our values and adhere to our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery. As part of our supplier onboarding and ongoing management, we undertake due diligence measures designed to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks.
These measures include requesting information about labour practices, right-to-work checks, recruitment processes, and the use of subcontractors. Where appropriate, we require written confirmation from suppliers that they comply with applicable modern slavery and human trafficking legislation and uphold fair working conditions.
We reserve the right to conduct audits of our key suppliers, either announced or unannounced, to review compliance with our standards. If a supplier is found to be in breach of our requirements or fails to provide adequate information, we may suspend or terminate the business relationship. Improvement plans may be agreed where it is appropriate and responsible to support corrective action.
We are committed to ensuring that relevant employees, especially those involved in recruitment, procurement, and site supervision, receive suitable guidance on identifying and responding to potential indicators of modern slavery. This includes understanding signs of exploitation, such as control of personal documents, restricted movement, or evidence of coercion.
Managers are responsible for promoting awareness within their teams and ensuring that concerns are taken seriously and escalated appropriately. Every member of staff is expected to act ethically and to report any suspicions or concerns about modern slavery without delay.
We encourage anyone working for or with our removal company to raise concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices at the earliest possible stage. Concerns can be reported to line managers, senior management, or through internal reporting channels established for ethical and compliance issues.
We are committed to protecting those who speak up in good faith. Reports will be handled sensitively and investigated promptly. We will not tolerate any form of retaliation or detrimental treatment towards individuals who raise genuine concerns, whether they are employees, agency workers, contractors, or suppliers.
We recognise that combating modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility and that our approach must be regularly reviewed and improved. We monitor the effectiveness of our measures through periodic reviews of supplier performance, incident reports, and feedback from staff and partners.
This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement is reviewed annually by our leadership team to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with legal requirements and best practice. Where necessary, we will update our policies, training, and supplier requirements to strengthen our efforts to prevent modern slavery in our removal services and supply chains.
This statement has been approved by the company leadership and represents our commitment to ethical and responsible business conduct.
