Modern Slavery Statement for Removal Company Greenwich

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the approach of Removal Company Greenwich to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights and to conduct business in a manner that is safe, fair, and respectful for all individuals who may be impacted by our activities.

This statement covers our financial year and will be reviewed and updated annually to reflect the ongoing development of our policies, procedures, and due diligence processes.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Removal Company Greenwich maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, debt bondage, servitude, and child labour. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business dealings and relationships, and to implementing and enforcing effective controls to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place within our own business or in any of our supply chains.

All employees, contractors, and suppliers are expected to share this commitment. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, and notification to relevant authorities where appropriate.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Removal Company Greenwich provides professional removal and related services. Our operations draw on a range of suppliers and business partners, including providers of vehicles, fuel, packaging materials, equipment, storage facilities, maintenance services, and labour support.

We recognise that certain areas of the logistics and removals sector, including temporary labour and overseas sourcing of materials, may present higher risks of modern slavery. We are committed to identifying and addressing these risks through robust due diligence and ongoing engagement with our suppliers.

Supplier Standards and Audit Processes

We expect all suppliers to operate in full compliance with applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws, and to align with our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery. As part of our procurement and supplier management processes, we:

Require prospective key suppliers to confirm that they prohibit forced labour, human trafficking, and the exploitation of vulnerable workers within their operations and supply chains.

Assess modern slavery risks when selecting and reviewing suppliers, with enhanced scrutiny for higher risk categories such as labour intermediaries and overseas manufacturers.

Reserve the right to conduct audits or request evidence of compliance from suppliers, including copies of relevant policies, training records, and the results of any internal due diligence or site assessments.

Expect suppliers to cascade equivalent anti-slavery standards to their own subcontractors and supply chains and to maintain transparent records that can be made available to us upon request.

Failure by a supplier to meet our expectations or to cooperate with our audit and due diligence processes may lead to corrective action plans, suspension of new business, or termination of the relationship.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing Channels

Removal Company Greenwich encourages all employees, agency workers, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns they may have relating to modern slavery or unethical labour practices.

Concerns can be reported to line management or to senior management without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made in confidence, and all concerns raised in good faith will be investigated promptly, impartially, and sensitively.

Where there is a reasonable suspicion of modern slavery, we will take appropriate action, which may include engaging with the relevant supplier, suspending work, cooperating with law enforcement, and taking steps to protect potentially affected individuals.

Training, Awareness, and Continuous Improvement

We provide appropriate training and guidance to managers and employees whose roles involve procurement, supplier management, or supervision of workers. This training aims to build awareness of the indicators of modern slavery, the ways it can occur within supply chains, and the actions to take when concerns arise.

We continually seek to strengthen our controls and culture by monitoring emerging risks, updating our policies, and learning from industry good practice. Feedback from staff, suppliers, and other stakeholders is encouraged to support ongoing improvement.

Annual Review and Approval

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every financial year to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with our evolving business activities and legal obligations.

The review assesses the adequacy of our risk assessments, supplier audits, training programmes, and reporting mechanisms. Where gaps or opportunities for improvement are identified, we implement action plans and update relevant procedures.

This statement has been approved by the leadership of Removal Company Greenwich, who are responsible for overseeing its implementation and for ensuring that the company continues to uphold the highest standards in combating modern slavery and human trafficking across all aspects of our operations and supply chains.