Companies Removal: Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitments of Companies Removal and related business removal entities to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. Our removal companies and corporate removal services operate with a zero-tolerance approach: we will not knowingly engage with any party involved in forced labour, bonded labour, involuntary servitude, or exploitative practices. We express this zero-tolerance policy clearly across company removal teams, subcontractors and partners.
As a professional removals company and business removals provider, we recognise our responsibility to identify, assess and mitigate slavery risks where they may arise. We have integrated anti-slavery principles into our policies for procurement, recruitment and contractor management, and we require that all removal companies and suppliers adhere to our standards. Our approach to corporate removal and employee welfare is grounded in transparency, training and clear escalation routes for concerns.
The scope of this statement covers our direct operations, indirect suppliers and third-party service providers involved in relocations, logistics and storage. It applies to all employees, temporary workers and contractors engaged in company removal projects. We maintain procedures to evaluate potential risk factors in both domestic and international supply chains and to take corrective action where necessary.
Policies, Due Diligence and Supplier Audits
We require suppliers, subcontractors and removal partners to meet explicit ethical standards through contractual clauses and regular compliance checks. Key elements include:
- Contractual commitments that prohibit forced labour, child labour and human trafficking in any form;
- Pre-engagement due diligence for new suppliers and background screening for subcontracted removals teams;
- Ongoing supplier audits conducted on a risk-based schedule to verify compliance with labour and human rights standards;
- Corrective action plans and termination rights if violations are identified.
Our supplier audits combine document reviews, on-site inspections and, where necessary, third-party verifications. Audits assess pay practices, working hours, recruitment fees, freedom of movement and worker grievance mechanisms. For higher-risk supply chains, we apply enhanced scrutiny and suspend relationships until issues are resolved to our satisfaction.
Reporting Channels and Employee Protections
We provide accessible reporting channels for workers, subcontractors and third parties to raise concerns about modern slavery or exploitation. Reports can be made anonymously and are handled with confidentiality and seriousness. Reporting routes include internal whistleblowing lines, designated compliance officers within the removals company structure and independent third-party hotlines. We will not tolerate retaliation against anyone who reports suspected slavery or trafficking.
To support these reporting mechanisms, we deliver regular training across teams in removal operations, fleet management and customer service. Training covers recognition of slavery indicators, how to report concerns, and the company removal procedural steps to protect vulnerable individuals. We emphasise the importance of worker dignity, fair pay and safe working conditions as core to our corporate removal mission.
Annual Review and Continuous Improvement
Our anti-slavery programme is subject to an annual review led by senior management and overseen by the board of the removals group. The review evaluates the effectiveness of policies, supplier audits, training outcomes and reported incidents. Findings inform improvements to the removal companies' compliance framework and sustain a cycle of continuous improvement. We publish a summary of the review and the actions taken to enhance protections against modern slavery within our business and across the supply chain.
In conclusion, as a trusted removals company and business removal organisation, we commit to upholding human rights across all activities and to working with partners to eradicate modern slavery. Through clear policies, regular supplier audits, robust reporting channels and an annual review process, our corporate removal practices will remain aligned with ethical standards and legal obligations.
