Modern Slavery Statement for Removal Companies Kennington

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions taken by Removal Companies Kennington to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold the highest ethical standards and to ensure that all work associated with our services is carried out freely, safely, and with respect for human rights.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Removal Companies Kennington maintains a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls designed to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place in our own operations or in any of our supply chains.

All employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers are expected to comply with our zero-tolerance stance. Any indication that an individual or organisation is involved in modern slavery or human trafficking will result in immediate investigation and may lead to termination of contracts or working arrangements.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Removal Companies Kennington provides removal, packing, storage, and related services to residential and commercial customers. Our supply chains include transport and logistics providers, equipment and materials suppliers, subcontracted labour where occasionally required, and facilities service providers.

We recognise that some areas of our supply chain, such as temporary labour and subcontracted services, can carry a higher risk of labour exploitation. We focus our efforts on these areas to ensure compliance with our values and with applicable legislation concerning modern slavery and human rights.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We conduct proportionate and risk-based due diligence on all new suppliers and periodically review existing suppliers. This includes assessing their policies, working practices, and approach to labour standards, as well as their own supply chain management.

Where risk is identified, we may conduct audits or request evidence of compliance, such as written policies, training records, and details of their own supplier assessments. We expect suppliers to cooperate fully with any audits or investigations and to remediate any issues identified within agreed timeframes. Failure to address concerns may result in the suspension or termination of the business relationship.

Policies, Training, and Employee Awareness

Our internal policies, including our approach to recruitment, working conditions, and whistleblowing, are designed to reduce the risk of modern slavery and to encourage openness and accountability. We verify the identity and legal right to work of all employees and aim to work only with reputable recruitment agencies that uphold ethical standards.

We provide training and guidance to managers and relevant staff to help them recognise indicators of modern slavery, understand our zero-tolerance policy, and know how to respond to concerns. This training is reviewed and updated to reflect changes in legislation, best practice, and identified risk areas.

Reporting Channels and Protection

Removal Companies Kennington encourages employees, agency workers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to raise concerns about potential modern slavery or unethical conduct without fear of retaliation. Concerns can be reported to line managers or senior management, or escalated through our internal reporting procedures where appropriate.

All reports are treated seriously, handled sensitively, and investigated promptly. Where appropriate, we will work with external authorities and specialist organisations. We do not tolerate victimisation of any person who raises a concern in good faith, and we will take disciplinary action where retaliation is identified.

Monitoring, Accountability, and Annual Review

We are committed to continual improvement in our efforts to combat modern slavery. Responsibility for overseeing this commitment rests with senior management, who review reported concerns, supplier performance, and the effectiveness of our current measures.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains accurate, relevant, and effective. As part of this review, we consider changes in our business operations, feedback from stakeholders, audit outcomes, and developments in legislation and best practice. Where necessary, we update our policies, training, due diligence processes, and contractual terms with suppliers to strengthen our approach.

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