South London Removals Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

South London Removals is committed to conducting all aspects of our business ethically and with integrity. We recognise our responsibility to identify, prevent, and address modern slavery and human trafficking risks within our own operations and our supply chains. This statement sets out the steps we are taking to uphold that responsibility.

Our Business and Supply Chains

South London Removals provides residential and commercial removal, packing, and storage services across London and the surrounding areas. Our activities rely on a network of suppliers and contractors, including vehicle hire and maintenance providers, packing material manufacturers, storage facility operators, and labour providers for specialist services.

We understand that risks of modern slavery and human trafficking can arise at various tiers of the supply chain, especially where temporary or manual labour is involved or where goods are sourced from higher risk regions. We are committed to improving visibility and control over these risks.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

We have a clear zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. Any form of forced, bonded, or involuntary labour, child labour, human trafficking, or exploitation is strictly prohibited within our business and among our suppliers and contractors.

Our policies require that all individuals working for or on behalf of South London Removals are employed voluntarily, paid fairly in line with applicable laws, treated with dignity and respect, and provided with safe and lawful working conditions. Any breach of these principles is taken seriously and may result in termination of contracts or engagement.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We are strengthening our due diligence procedures to identify and manage modern slavery risks within our supply chains. New suppliers are assessed on their commitment to ethical labour practices and compliance with relevant legislation as part of our onboarding process.

Where we identify higher risk categories of suppliers, we may carry out targeted audits or request evidence of their own modern slavery measures, such as policies, training records, and workforce verification processes. We expect suppliers to cooperate fully with our requests for information and to address any concerns or findings within agreed timescales.

Contracts and purchase agreements with key suppliers are being updated to include explicit requirements regarding modern slavery prevention, including adherence to our zero-tolerance stance and cooperation with audits and investigations.

Training, Awareness, and Reporting Channels

We are developing training and awareness for employees, particularly those involved in procurement, operations, and supplier management, to help them recognise indicators of modern slavery and understand how to respond appropriately.

South London Removals encourages all employees, contractors, and suppliers to report any concerns about potential modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Concerns can be raised directly with line managers, senior management, or through internal reporting channels that protect confidentiality to the greatest extent possible.

We will ensure that no one who raises a concern in good faith suffers any form of retaliation or disadvantage. All reports will be taken seriously and investigated promptly, and appropriate action will be taken where issues are identified.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We recognise that addressing modern slavery is an ongoing process that requires continual improvement. We will regularly review our risk assessments, supplier controls, and training programs to enhance the effectiveness of our approach.

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement will be reviewed, updated, and approved by the leadership of South London Removals on an annual basis, or more frequently if required by changes in our operations or legislation. We will use the outcomes of audits, investigations, and stakeholder feedback to refine our procedures and strengthen our safeguards against modern slavery.

By publishing this statement, South London Removals reaffirms its commitment to acting ethically and responsibly, and to working with our employees, customers, and suppliers to help eliminate modern slavery and human trafficking from our business and our wider supply chains.