Modern Slavery Statement for Removals London

This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Removals London in relation to our financial year and sets out the steps we are taking to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting our activities ethically, transparently, and with respect for human rights.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Removals London operates in the removals and relocation sector, providing household and commercial moving services, storage solutions, and related logistics within the United Kingdom. Our supply chains include vehicle and equipment providers, fuel and maintenance suppliers, warehouse and storage partners, uniform and packaging suppliers, and a range of professional and support service providers.

We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms, including forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking, and the exploitation of vulnerable workers. We are committed to understanding and addressing these risks in every area where we operate and source goods or services.

Zero-Tolerance Approach to Modern Slavery

Removals London has a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. Any form of exploitation is incompatible with our values and our expectations of employees, contractors, and suppliers. We will not knowingly engage with any organisation, or with any part of a supply chain, that is involved in or complicit with modern slavery practices.

All individuals working for or on behalf of Removals London are expected to act with integrity and to uphold our ethical standards at all times. Breaches of this policy may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, and, where appropriate, reporting to relevant authorities.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect our suppliers and business partners to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery. Our supplier selection and onboarding processes consider ethical conduct, labour standards, and the protection of workers. Suppliers are required to comply with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws and to ensure that modern slavery does not occur in their own operations or supply chains.

We conduct proportionate risk-based checks on existing and new suppliers. Where we identify higher-risk categories, such as labour-intensive services or goods sourced from sectors known to be vulnerable, we may carry out additional due diligence. This can include requesting information on working conditions, labour practices, and recruitment processes, as well as seeking assurances regarding the use of sub-contractors.

We reserve the right to conduct audits or reviews of key suppliers where concerns arise. If non-compliance with our standards is identified, we will work with the supplier to address the issue through corrective action plans. Where sufficient improvement is not achieved, Removals London may suspend or terminate the relationship.

Training, Awareness, and Reporting Channels

We are committed to raising awareness of modern slavery among our staff. Relevant employees receive training on recognising the signs of exploitation, understanding the risks within our sector, and knowing how to escalate concerns. Information on our zero-tolerance approach and reporting expectations is incorporated into employee induction and ongoing compliance briefings.

Removals London encourages all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers to speak up if they suspect that modern slavery may be occurring in any part of our business or supply chain. Concerns can be raised through internal reporting channels, either to line managers or directly to senior management, and can be made confidentially. We will investigate all reports promptly and fairly and will take appropriate action where issues are substantiated.

No individual raising a concern in good faith will suffer any form of retaliation as a result of reporting their suspicions.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Removals London recognises that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility requiring continuous improvement. We are committed to regularly reviewing and enhancing our policies, procedures, and risk assessments to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to our operations.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually by our leadership team. As part of that review, we consider any incidents reported, the outcomes of supplier checks or audits, changes in our business model or supply chains, and emerging best practice and guidance. Where necessary, we update our internal processes, training programmes, and contractual requirements with suppliers to strengthen our overall response.

This statement has been approved by the leadership of Removals London and constitutes our Modern Slavery Statement for the relevant financial year.