Modern Slavery Statement

Modern Slavery Statement for Removal Companies Bow

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Removal Companies Bow to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights, treat all individuals with dignity and respect, and act ethically in every aspect of our business.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Removal Companies Bow has a clear and uncompromising zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour. We will not knowingly engage with any individual, organisation, or business that benefits from or is complicit in such practices. This commitment applies to all stages of our services, including removals, packing, storage, transportation, and related activities.

We expect the same high standards from all our employees, subcontractors, suppliers, and business partners. Any breach or suspected breach of this policy is treated seriously and may result in termination of contracts or working relationships, alongside appropriate reporting to relevant authorities where required.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Our core activities involve the provision of residential and commercial removal services. Our supply chains include, but are not limited to, vehicle and equipment providers, packaging and materials suppliers, storage facility providers, recruitment partners, and subcontracted labour. We acknowledge that certain areas of the logistics and transport sector can be at higher risk of labour exploitation, and we are committed to identifying and addressing these risks proactively.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

To reduce the risk of modern slavery in our supply chains, Removal Companies Bow undertakes due diligence when selecting and reviewing suppliers and subcontractors. We assess the ethical standards, labour practices, and compliance history of our partners to ensure they meet our expectations.

Where appropriate, we conduct audits of our key suppliers. These audits may include reviewing employment records, checking the right to work documentation, assessing working conditions, and holding discussions with workers where practical and appropriate. We prioritise suppliers operating in higher-risk categories or regions, as well as those providing labour-intensive services.

Suppliers and subcontractors are required to comply with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights legislation, and to maintain policies that align with our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery. Failure to meet these standards may lead to corrective action plans, enhanced monitoring, or termination of the business relationship.

Recruitment, Training, and Employee Awareness

We recruit employees and engage subcontracted labour through lawful and transparent processes. We verify the identity and right to work of all staff and do not charge recruitment fees. We do not tolerate any form of debt bondage or coercion in connection with employment.

Removal Companies Bow provides training and guidance to relevant staff to help them recognise the signs of modern slavery and understand how to respond to concerns. This includes managers, supervisors, and those responsible for supplier relationships and site operations. Our aim is to ensure that our teams are aware of the risks, know their responsibilities, and feel empowered to act.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage all employees, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to speak up if they have concerns about potential modern slavery or unethical practices within our business or supply chains.

Concerns can be raised confidentially through internal reporting routes or directly to senior management. Individuals are not required to provide proof of wrongdoing to raise a concern, and all reports will be taken seriously, investigated promptly, and handled sensitively. We do not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith.

Monitoring, Review, and Continuous Improvement

Removal Companies Bow is committed to continually improving our approach to preventing modern slavery. We monitor our policies, procedures, and supplier performance on an ongoing basis, and we seek opportunities to strengthen our controls as our business and the wider regulatory environment evolve.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by our management team to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with legal and best practice standards. As part of the annual review, we assess identified risks, audit findings, training outcomes, and any reported concerns, and we update our actions and objectives accordingly.

This statement has been approved by the management of Removal Companies Bow and represents our ongoing commitment to combating modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our work.