Southwark Removals Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Southwark Removals has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains. Southwark Removals is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our relationships, ensuring that modern slavery has no place in our activities or in the activities of those who work with us.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Southwark Removals operates a clear and uncompromising zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation. We expect the same high standards from everyone we work with, including employees, agency workers, contractors, and all suppliers involved in the provision of removal, storage, packaging, and associated services.

No form of abuse, servitude, or coercion will be tolerated. Any evidence or reasonable suspicion of modern slavery connected to our business or supply chain will be treated as a serious breach of our standards and may result in immediate termination of the relationship, along with reporting to the relevant authorities where appropriate.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Southwark Removals provides domestic and commercial removals and related services. Our supply chains include providers of vehicles, fuel, packing materials, storage facilities, equipment, and labour services. We recognise that some areas of the logistics and labour sectors can be vulnerable to modern slavery risks, particularly where temporary or migrant workers are involved, and we work actively to identify and reduce these risks.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers and contractors to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery. Our procurement and onboarding processes include assessments to ensure that suppliers:

Demonstrate compliance with applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws. Provide safe and fair working conditions, including appropriate wages, working hours, and rest periods. Operate recruitment practices that are free from fees, coercion, or retention of identity documents. Have their own policies and processes to address modern slavery risks.

Southwark Removals conducts proportionate audits and reviews of key suppliers based on risk. These audits may include document checks, declarations, site visits where appropriate, and follow-up assessments. Where concerns are identified, we expect suppliers to implement corrective actions within an agreed timeframe. We will cease working with suppliers who fail to demonstrate adequate and timely improvements.

Training and Awareness

We provide appropriate training and guidance to employees in roles that may encounter modern slavery risks, including managers, supervisors, and staff involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management. This training covers the signs of modern slavery, how to respond to concerns, and how to use reporting channels. General awareness information is made available to all employees to reinforce our zero-tolerance approach.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Southwark Removals encourages anyone connected to our business, including employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers, to raise concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices at the earliest opportunity. Concerns can be raised through internal reporting to line managers or senior management, using established whistleblowing channels, or by contacting relevant external authorities.

All reports are treated seriously and, where possible, confidentially. We will not tolerate any form of retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith, and we will investigate all credible allegations promptly and impartially.

Governance, Accountability and Annual Review

Overall responsibility for our modern slavery strategy and compliance sits with the senior management team of Southwark Removals. They ensure that appropriate policies, processes, and resources are in place to prevent modern slavery and to respond effectively to any identified risks or incidents.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually to reflect changes in legislation, industry best practice, and the evolving risk landscape of our operations and supply chains. As part of each review, we assess the effectiveness of our current measures, identify areas for improvement, and update our procedures accordingly.

Southwark Removals remains committed to continuous improvement in identifying, preventing, and addressing modern slavery. By maintaining strong standards, transparent practices, and open reporting channels, we aim to ensure that our business and supply chains uphold the dignity, safety, and rights of every person involved.