Modern Slavery Statement

Modern Slavery Statement for Removal Companies Hackney

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions taken by Removal Companies Hackney to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery does not take place within our organisation or any part of our supply network.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Removal Companies Hackney operates a clear and unequivocal zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and exploitation. This policy applies to all employees, agency workers, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers who work with or on behalf of our business. We will not knowingly conduct business with any individual or organisation engaged in, or suspected of engaging in, modern slavery practices.

All team members are expected to uphold our values of respect, fairness and transparency. Any action that undermines these values, including behaviour that could facilitate modern slavery, will be treated as a serious disciplinary matter.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Removal Companies Hackney provides residential and commercial removal, packing and storage services. Our supply chains include, but are not limited to, vehicle and fuel providers, packaging and materials suppliers, equipment hire companies, recruitment agencies and cleaning and maintenance providers. We recognise that certain parts of these supply chains may be more exposed to the risk of labour exploitation, particularly where low-skilled or temporary workers are involved.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We are committed to working only with suppliers who share our ethical standards. As part of our supplier due diligence process, we expect current and prospective suppliers to confirm that they have appropriate policies and procedures in place to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking. We reserve the right to request information about their labour practices, including the use of subcontractors and temporary labour.

We may conduct audits of higher-risk suppliers, which can include site visits, document reviews and discussions with management and where appropriate, workers. Any supplier that is unable or unwilling to meet our standards will be subject to corrective action, up to and including termination of the business relationship. We will prioritise engagement and improvement where possible, but we will not tolerate ongoing non-compliance.

Training and Awareness

We aim to ensure that our employees, particularly those involved in procurement, operations and recruitment, understand the risks of modern slavery and how to recognise and report potential concerns. Training and internal communications are used to raise awareness of indicators of exploitation, such as signs of coercion, restricted freedom of movement, withholding of wages or documents, and inappropriate accommodation arrangements.

Managers are responsible for reinforcing our zero-tolerance approach and for making sure that team members understand the importance of identifying and escalating any issues promptly.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Removal Companies Hackney encourages anyone with concerns about potential modern slavery within our operations or supply chains to speak up. Concerns can be raised internally to a line manager or a senior member of management. We are committed to providing a safe environment in which individuals feel able to report suspicions without fear of retaliation.

Reports will be treated seriously, investigated promptly and, where appropriate, escalated to relevant authorities. We will take appropriate remedial action if modern slavery is identified and will cooperate fully with any official investigations.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We recognise that the risk of modern slavery can evolve over time and that our response must be continually reviewed and improved. To support this, we will review this Modern Slavery Statement and our related policies and procedures on an annual basis, or sooner if significant changes occur in our operations or the regulatory environment.

As part of each annual review, we will assess the effectiveness of our actions, including our supplier audits, training programmes and reporting mechanisms. Where necessary, we will update our approach to strengthen our controls, enhance transparency and further reduce the risk of modern slavery within our business and supply chains.

This statement has been approved by the management of Removal Companies Hackney and represents our ongoing commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our work.