Modern Slavery Statement

Removal Company Putney Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Removal Company Putney is committed to conducting all aspects of its business with integrity, transparency, and respect for fundamental human rights. This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking within our own operations and throughout our supply chains.

Modern slavery can take many forms, including servitude, forced and compulsory labour, bonded labour, child labour, and human trafficking. We recognise that the removals and logistics sector can be exposed to risks, particularly through labour providers, subcontractors, and suppliers of materials and equipment. We are committed to identifying, managing, and mitigating these risks.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

Removal Company Putney operates a clear and categorical zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery and human trafficking. We do not accept any form of exploitation or abuse of individuals, whether direct or indirect, within our business or within any organisation that provides goods or services to us.

All employees, temporary workers, contractors, and suppliers are expected to uphold this zero-tolerance approach. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, or reporting to relevant authorities where appropriate.

Our Workforce and Employment Practices

We are committed to fair and lawful employment practices. All colleagues are employed in accordance with applicable employment, immigration, and workplace regulations. No one is employed under conditions that could be considered forced, compulsory, or exploitative.

We ensure that employees are provided with clear information about their employment terms, receive wages that meet or exceed legal minimums, and have the right to leave employment with reasonable notice. We do not tolerate intimidation, coercion, or the confiscation of identity documents.

Supplier Standards and Audits

Our suppliers and subcontractors are critical to our service delivery, and we expect them to share our commitment to eradicating modern slavery. As a condition of doing business with Removal Company Putney, suppliers must confirm that they operate in compliance with all relevant labour and human rights laws and that they do not engage in or support modern slavery in any form.

We undertake risk-based due diligence when selecting and reviewing suppliers. This may include requesting information on labour practices, conducting site visits, reviewing policies, and where appropriate, carrying out formal audits. If concerns are identified, we will seek corrective action within a clear timeframe. In cases where a supplier is unwilling or unable to address issues, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage all employees, workers within our supply chain, and other stakeholders to raise any concerns about possible modern slavery, human trafficking, or unethical labour practices connected to our business. Concerns can be raised confidentially through internal reporting channels or directly to management.

We do not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith. All reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly, and treated sensitively. Where appropriate, we will involve external advisors or authorities to ensure concerns are properly addressed and remedial action is taken.

Training and Awareness

To support our zero-tolerance approach, we aim to increase awareness of modern slavery risks among relevant staff, particularly those involved in recruitment, procurement, operations, and supplier management. Training and guidance are provided so that colleagues can recognise warning signs of exploitation and understand how to respond if they suspect that modern slavery may be occurring.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We understand that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility that requires continuous improvement. We regularly review our processes, risk assessments, and supplier controls to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to the risks faced by our business and sector.

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement will be reviewed at least once every twelve months by senior management. The review will consider any incidents reported, developments in best practice, changes in legislation, and feedback from employees and stakeholders. Where necessary, we will update our policies, training, and procedures to strengthen our approach and further reduce the risk of modern slavery.

This statement reflects Removal Company Putney’s commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our own operations or in our supply chains.