Modern Slavery Statement for Removal Company Swiss Cottage

Removal Company Swiss Cottage is firmly committed to conducting its business ethically, responsibly, and in full compliance with applicable laws relating to modern slavery and human trafficking. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery in our own operations and throughout our supply chains.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, child labour, and exploitation. This applies to every aspect of our business, including staff recruitment, subcontracting, procurement, and the management of our facilities, vehicles, and storage services.

All team members, contractors, and suppliers are expected to uphold our values and comply with our stance on human rights. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, or referral to law enforcement where appropriate.

Our Operations and Supply Chain

Removal Company Swiss Cottage provides residential and commercial removal, packing, and storage services. Our operations rely on a network of suppliers and partners that may include vehicle and fuel providers, equipment suppliers, packing material manufacturers, storage facilities, and labour providers.

We recognise that some sectors of the logistics, transport, and facilities industries can carry an elevated risk of labour exploitation. As such, we actively assess and monitor those parts of our supply chain that may be more vulnerable, including temporary labour arrangements and outsourced services.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers and business partners to uphold standards that are consistent with our own commitment to preventing modern slavery. Our supplier requirements include the prohibition of forced, bonded, or involuntary labour; compliance with all applicable labour, wage, and working time laws; fair and transparent recruitment practices; and safe, dignified working conditions.

We conduct proportionate due diligence on existing and new suppliers and reserve the right to carry out audits where we identify higher risk. These audits may involve reviewing policies and procedures, carrying out site visits where practical, and requesting documented evidence of compliance with labour standards and human rights legislation.

Where a supplier is found to be falling short of our expectations, we will work with them to implement corrective action plans within a reasonable timeframe. If improvement is not achieved, or if serious violations are identified, we may suspend or terminate the business relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Removal Company Swiss Cottage encourages all employees, contractors, and stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions related to modern slavery or human trafficking within our operations or supply chains. Concerns can be raised through internal reporting lines to management or through our whistleblowing arrangements, which allow individuals to report issues in confidence.

All reports are taken seriously and will be investigated promptly and sensitively. We do not tolerate any form of retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith. Where appropriate, we will cooperate fully with relevant authorities and take immediate remedial action to address any substantiated issues.

Training and Awareness

We are committed to raising awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff, particularly those involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management. Training and guidance are provided to help team members identify warning signs, understand their responsibilities, and know how to escalate concerns.

We continue to review and improve our training materials to ensure they remain relevant to our operations and reflect evolving best practice and legal requirements.

Review, Monitoring, and Continuous Improvement

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by the management of Removal Company Swiss Cottage. As part of this review, we assess the effectiveness of our policies, due diligence, and reporting mechanisms, taking into account any incidents, audit findings, stakeholder feedback, and changes in regulation or industry practice.

We are committed to continuous improvement and to strengthening our approach to identifying, preventing, and addressing modern slavery risks. Where necessary, we will update our procedures, supplier requirements, and training programmes to enhance protection for workers within our operations and wider supply chain.

This statement reflects the position of Removal Company Swiss Cottage for the current financial year and will be updated as part of our annual review process.