Removals Brompton Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Removals Brompton takes to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights, act ethically, and ensure that exploitation has no place in our business or the wider removals and logistics sector.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Removals Brompton has a clear zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and exploitation. This commitment applies to every part of our business, including permanent and temporary staff, contractors, agency workers, and all external suppliers and subcontractors.

No commercial objective, deadline, or financial pressure justifies practices that infringe on human dignity or human rights. Any confirmed breach of this policy is treated as gross misconduct and may result in termination of employment or cancellation of contracts, in addition to any legal or regulatory consequences.

Our Operations and Supply Chain

Removals Brompton provides removal, relocation, storage, and associated services. Our supply chain includes providers of vehicles, fuel, equipment, packing materials, storage facilities, technology systems, and labour services. We recognise that some parts of the logistics and labour supply sectors can carry a higher risk of labour exploitation, particularly where temporary or migrant labour is involved.

We are committed to working only with suppliers and partners who share our values and can demonstrate that they operate in compliance with applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We conduct proportionate due diligence on new and existing suppliers to assess the risk of modern slavery and to confirm that appropriate safeguards are in place. This may include, where relevant, requesting information about recruitment practices, working conditions, use of subcontractors, and policies on modern slavery.

Key suppliers may be subject to periodic audits or reviews, conducted either by Removals Brompton or by suitably qualified third parties. These audits can include verification of right-to-work documentation, review of payroll and working hours records, checks on health and safety procedures, and confidential conversations with workers where appropriate.

Where a supplier is found to be falling short of our standards, we will seek corrective actions within a defined timeframe. Failure to remedy significant issues, or evidence of modern slavery or human trafficking, may result in the suspension or termination of the business relationship.

Policies, Training, and Employee Awareness

Our internal policies support our zero-tolerance stance and cover areas such as ethical conduct, recruitment, equal opportunities, and whistleblowing. These policies make it clear that everyone at Removals Brompton has a role in identifying and preventing exploitation.

We provide training and guidance, proportionate to role and responsibility, so that managers, supervisors, and relevant staff can recognise signs of modern slavery and understand how to respond. This includes awareness of red flags such as withholding of identity documents, unexplained deductions from wages, or signs of coercion and intimidation.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Removals Brompton encourages anyone with concerns about potential modern slavery, whether within our own operations or in our supply chain, to report those concerns without fear of victimisation or retaliation. Reports can be made to line managers, senior management, or through our whistleblowing channels as set out in our internal policy documents.

All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly, with appropriate confidentiality. Where we identify an actual or suspected case of modern slavery, we will take immediate steps to protect affected individuals and, where appropriate, work with relevant authorities and specialist organisations.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing process that requires vigilance, transparency, and continual improvement. Removals Brompton is committed to regularly reviewing and enhancing our approach to due diligence, supplier engagement, risk assessment, staff training, and reporting mechanisms.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every year by our leadership team to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with legal requirements and best practice. Where needed, we update our policies and procedures to address emerging risks or lessons learned from audits, investigations, or industry developments.

This Statement reflects the position of Removals Brompton for the most recent financial year and has been approved by the company leadership as a clear affirmation of our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all our activities.