Modern Slavery Statement

Modern Slavery Statement for Removal Companies Hammersmith

Removal Companies Hammersmith is committed to conducting all aspects of its business in an ethical and responsible manner. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our approach to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to respect human rights and to act with integrity and transparency in everything we do.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

We have a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. This policy applies to all employees, agency staff, contractors, and suppliers associated with Removal Companies Hammersmith. We will not knowingly work with any organisation that engages in, or is connected to, modern slavery or human trafficking.

All business decisions, including procurement, recruitment, and contracting, must align with this zero-tolerance stance. Any breach or suspected breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter that may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, or referral to the relevant authorities.

Our Operations and Supply Chain

Our core activities include residential and commercial removals, packing, storage, and related logistics services. To deliver these services, we work with a range of suppliers, including vehicle and equipment providers, storage facilities, cleaning services, packaging material suppliers, and labour agencies.

We understand that some parts of our supply chain may present a higher risk of labour exploitation, particularly where temporary labour, subcontracted services, or international sourcing of goods is involved. We are committed to identifying, assessing, and mitigating these risks on an ongoing basis.

Supplier Standards and Audits

All suppliers and contractors are expected to comply with our Modern Slavery Policy and wider ethical standards. As part of our due diligence processes, we carry out proportionate checks on new and existing suppliers to assess their compliance with relevant labour, human rights, and health and safety legislation.

Where appropriate, we request evidence of policies, procedures, and training that address modern slavery risks. We reserve the right to conduct audits or request third-party audit reports to verify compliance. These audits may include site visits, document reviews, and confidential interviews with workers, depending on the level of risk identified.

If a supplier is found to be in breach of our standards, we will work with them to implement corrective actions within a defined timeframe. Where corrective actions are not possible or not implemented, we will consider suspending or terminating the business relationship.

Employee Awareness, Training, and Reporting Channels

We aim to build awareness among our employees and managers about the signs of modern slavery and how to respond to concerns. This includes incorporating modern slavery awareness into staff inductions and periodic training, particularly for those involved in procurement, recruitment, and on-site supervision.

All workers are encouraged to report any concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices, whether within our own operations or within the supply chain. Reports can be made to line managers or senior management. We are committed to handling all reports sensitively and, where possible, confidentially.

We do not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith. Any such retaliation will be treated as a disciplinary matter.

Risk Assessment and Continuous Improvement

We regularly review the nature of our business, the countries and sectors from which we source goods and services, and the type of labour used across our operations. This enables us to identify areas where the risk of modern slavery may be elevated and to focus our controls accordingly.

Our risk assessment activities may lead to enhancements in supplier selection criteria, contract clauses, monitoring mechanisms, and staff training. We are committed to continuous improvement and to strengthening our procedures as risks, best practice, and legislation evolve.

Annual Review and Governance

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every year by the senior management of Removal Companies Hammersmith. The review considers the effectiveness of our current measures, feedback from audits, reported concerns, and developments in law and guidance.

Following each review, we will update this Statement and our internal processes as necessary to ensure they remain effective and proportionate. The updated Statement will reflect any significant actions taken, including new supplier controls, training initiatives, or remedial measures.

Removal Companies Hammersmith is fully committed to playing its part in the prevention of modern slavery and human trafficking and to promoting fair and lawful treatment of all workers throughout our operations and supply chains.