Modern Slavery Statement for Moving Services
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out how our moving services business identifies, prevents, and addresses modern slavery and human trafficking risks within our operations and supply chains. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business relationships and to implementing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery does not occur in any part of our business.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
We have a clear zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, bonded labour, child labour, human trafficking, and any form of exploitation or coercion. This commitment applies to all stages of our moving services, from initial customer contact and planning through to packing, transport, storage, and delivery.
No employee, contractor, agent, or supplier is permitted to engage in practices that are inconsistent with this policy. Any suspected instance of modern slavery will be treated as a serious breach of our standards and may result in termination of employment or business relationships, as well as reporting to relevant authorities where appropriate.
Our Operations and Supply Chain
Our business provides domestic and commercial moving services, including packing materials, vehicle hire, storage facilities, and specialist handling services. Our supply chain includes transport providers, labour agencies, warehouse and storage partners, equipment and uniform suppliers, and providers of ancillary services related to relocations.
We recognise that certain parts of the logistics and labour supply sectors can present higher risks of exploitation. We therefore prioritise transparency, traceability, and due diligence when selecting and managing suppliers and contractors engaged in our moving operations.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audits
We conduct proportionate risk-based due diligence on our suppliers before engagement and on an ongoing basis. This includes assessing their policies on labour practices, working conditions, recruitment, and subcontracting. We expect all suppliers to comply with relevant labour laws and to align with our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery.
Where appropriate, we carry out audits of suppliers and business partners, which may include site visits, document reviews, and discussions with management and workers. Any non-compliance identified through audits must be addressed through corrective action plans with clear deadlines. Persistent or serious failures to meet our standards can lead to suspension or termination of the business relationship.
Training, Awareness, and Responsibilities
We provide training and guidance to managers and relevant employees, particularly those involved in procurement, recruitment, and site supervision, to help them identify indicators of modern slavery and respond appropriately. Staff are made aware of the risks in the moving and logistics sectors and of their responsibility to report any concerns.
Senior management holds overall responsibility for this statement and for overseeing our modern slavery risk management framework. Line managers are responsible for implementing this policy in their teams and ensuring that working practices, shift patterns, and recruitment procedures do not enable exploitation.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We encourage all employees, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to raise concerns about any issue or suspicion of modern slavery or unethical labour practices within our business or supply chain. Concerns can be raised confidentially through internal reporting routes or directly to senior management.
All reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly and fairly. No person raising a concern in good faith will suffer any retaliation, detriment, or loss of employment or contract for doing so. Where appropriate, we will cooperate with law enforcement and relevant authorities in investigating suspected cases of modern slavery.
Monitoring, Review, and Continuous Improvement
We are committed to continuously improving our approach to preventing modern slavery. This includes monitoring risk indicators in our operations and supply chain, reviewing audit outcomes, and updating our procedures to reflect emerging best practice and legal requirements.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by senior management to ensure it remains effective and relevant to our moving services. The review considers any incidents reported, audit findings, changes in our business structure or supply chain, and feedback from stakeholders. Updated versions of this statement are communicated internally and made available externally to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to ethical and responsible business conduct.
