Modern Slavery Statement

Removal Company Battersea Modern Slavery Statement

Removal Company Battersea is committed to conducting all aspects of its business in an ethical and responsible manner. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. It applies to all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers engaged with Removal Company Battersea.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

We maintain a clear and uncompromising zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms, including forced labour, servitude, child labour, debt bondage, and any form of exploitation. We will not knowingly engage with any individual or organisation involved in such practices and will take immediate action to address any suspected breach of this policy.

All decisions regarding recruitment, employment, and the appointment of suppliers and contractors are taken with the explicit aim of ensuring that modern slavery has no place in our business activities. We expect the same unwavering commitment from all parties who work with us or on our behalf.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Removal Company Battersea provides domestic and commercial removals, packing, and storage services. Our supply chains include providers of vehicles, fuel, packing materials, facilities management, labour agencies, and other professional services that support the delivery of our operations.

We recognise that certain areas of our supply chain may carry a higher risk of modern slavery, particularly in temporary labour and outsourced services. We work to identify and manage these risks through careful supplier selection, clear contractual standards, and ongoing monitoring.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We undertake proportionate due diligence on suppliers before entering into or renewing any significant relationship. This may include requiring confirmation of their own modern slavery policies, assessing their recruitment practices, and reviewing their use of subcontractors and labour agencies.

Where appropriate, we conduct supplier audits to verify compliance with our standards on labour and human rights. These audits may review documentation, interview relevant personnel, and assess working conditions. If an audit identifies concerns, we will work with the supplier on corrective actions within agreed timeframes. If issues are not resolved, we reserve the right to terminate the relationship.

Our contracts, where relevant, include clauses that require suppliers to comply with applicable laws relating to modern slavery and human trafficking and to notify us of any actual or suspected instances within their own operations or supply chains.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage all employees, contractors, and suppliers to speak up if they have concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices connected to our business. Concerns can be raised through established internal reporting channels or directly to a senior manager.

No person raising a concern in good faith will suffer any form of retaliation or disadvantage. Reports will be treated seriously and, so far as reasonably possible, confidentially. We investigate all credible allegations promptly and take appropriate remedial or disciplinary action where necessary, including reporting matters to relevant authorities when required.

Training and Awareness

We aim to ensure that relevant employees, particularly those involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management, are aware of the risks of modern slavery and know how to identify warning signs. Training and guidance are provided to help them understand their responsibilities and the procedures for escalating concerns.

We also promote awareness of our zero-tolerance approach among contractors and suppliers, making clear that compliance with our standards on modern slavery is a condition of doing business with Removal Company Battersea.

Monitoring, Governance, and Annual Review

Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery sits with the senior management of Removal Company Battersea. They ensure that appropriate policies, procedures, and controls are in place and that these are implemented consistently across the organisation.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually to assess its effectiveness and to reflect any changes in legislation, best practice, or in our business operations and supply chains. Where necessary, we update our processes and training to strengthen our approach to preventing modern slavery.

This statement has been approved by the management of Removal Company Battersea, who are committed to its implementation and to continually improving our efforts to combat modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our business.