Removal Office Modern Slavery Statement
Removal Office and its related operations are committed to combating modern slavery in all forms. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach and reaffirms a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, human trafficking, servitude and any practices that exploit workers within our business or supply chain. As a professional removals office provider, we recognise our duty to identify, prevent and respond to modern slavery risks across the sectors in which we operate.
Our commitment applies to all locations where the removal office and removal services office activities occur, including frontline teams, administrative staff and third-party contractors. We define modern slavery broadly to include coercion, withholding of wages, debt bondage and restricted freedom of movement. The Removal-Office takes a proactive stance, requiring clear contractual obligations and ethical standards from suppliers, subcontractors and partners.
We operate a structured procurement and supplier management framework that emphasises transparency and accountability. All suppliers to the removals office must comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct and accept periodic reviews. We conduct targeted supplier audits, verify documentation, and require evidence of worker rights protections for labour providers used in moving, packaging and warehouse operations.
Our Policies and Controls
The company maintains clear policies that support prevention, detection and remediation. Key elements include:
- Due diligence processes applied to onboarding and ongoing supplier assessment.
- Contractual clauses that prohibit any form of forced or exploited labour.
- Training for staff and supervisors to recognise indicators of modern slavery.
We carry out regular supplier audits and site inspections, prioritising higher-risk suppliers. Audit findings trigger corrective action plans and may lead to termination of contracts where serious non-compliance is found. Audits combine document review, worker interviews conducted in confidence and verification of payroll and working hours. The removals office vendor assessments also include checks on recruitment practices to prevent exploitative labour contracting.
Reporting Channels and Remediation
To ensure concerns are raised safely, we maintain multiple reporting channels for employees and supply chain workers. Reports may be made internally through line managers or anonymously via secure whistleblowing mechanisms. All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly. We guarantee protection from retaliation for good-faith reporters and outline clear steps for investigation and remediation of identified issues.
When instances of modern slavery are identified, the removals office follows a structured remediation protocol focused on the welfare of affected individuals. This includes immediate separation from abusive conditions, provision of appropriate support, and collaboration with relevant authorities when required. We expect suppliers to cooperate fully with remediation and to implement preventative measures to avoid recurrence.
Governance for anti-slavery practices sits with senior management and is embedded across procurement and operations teams. We adopt a continuous improvement approach: monitoring outcomes of supplier audits, updating risk assessments, and refining controls to reflect changing circumstances. All employees are encouraged to maintain vigilance and report concerns, reinforcing a culture where exploitation is not tolerated.
We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our anti-slavery measures. The review evaluates policy effectiveness, audit outcomes and training coverage for the past year, and sets objectives for further risk reduction. Findings are used to strengthen supplier assurance, expand training and enhance transparency across the removal office network.
As part of our continuous work, the Removal Office will publish updates on progress, actions taken and planned improvements. We will engage with partners across the removals and logistics sector to share best practices and encourage widespread adoption of robust anti-slavery standards.
By maintaining a clear zero-tolerance policy, conducting ongoing supplier audits, providing accessible reporting channels and performing an annual review, our removals office operations aim to reduce modern slavery risks and protect people throughout our business and supply chain. This statement is endorsed by management and will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective and relevant.
