Modern Slavery Statement for Companies Removal

Companies Removal is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach to forced labour, debt bondage, and exploitation across all company removal and relocation services. We acknowledge our responsibility as a removals company to identify, assess and mitigate slavery risks in our business and with our partners.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

We have a strict, zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery. All employees, contractors and third-party removal firms engaged by our business must comply with this policy. Any breach of this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of contracts or employment, and referral to law enforcement where appropriate. The policy is mandatory and forms part of our standard terms for commercial and residential company removal engagements.

Scope and Commitment

This statement applies to all our operations including vehicle crews, warehouse handlers, packers, and subcontracted removals. We are committed to continuous improvement and transparency on actions taken to address modern slavery risks in the removals sector. We integrate ethical procurement standards into our tendering for all removal companies and logistics partners.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits - We conduct robust supplier audits and risk assessments for all removal partners and vendors. Audit procedures include checks on employment records, working hours, payment practices and right-to-work documentation for staff involved in removal services. Our supplier due diligence process uses a risk-based approach: higher-risk suppliers receive enhanced scrutiny and on-site inspections.

To support compliance we require partners to sign a Supplier Code of Conduct that includes anti-slavery clauses. Key measures include:

• Contractual commitments: explicit anti-slavery terms in supplier agreements;
• Regular audits: scheduled and random on-site audits of removals operations;
• Remediation: corrective action plans where issues are found.

We also provide training to procurement teams and operational managers on identifying red flags related to forced labour in removal companies and subcontractors.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We maintain secure and confidential reporting channels to enable staff, partners and third parties to raise concerns about suspected slavery or trafficking. Reports can be made anonymously through internal hotlines and an independent reporting platform. All reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly and treated with confidentiality. Retaliation is strictly prohibited and protections are in place for whistleblowers.

Investigations follow a standard protocol: initial assessment, evidence gathering, supplier engagement, corrective actions, and escalation when criminal conduct is suspected. We may suspend or terminate relationships with removal contractors where violations are confirmed.

Monitoring, Metrics and Annual Review - We monitor key performance indicators such as audit completion rates, number of breaches identified, and time to remediation. An annual review of our Modern Slavery Statement and actions taken is presented to senior management and the board. This review assesses the effectiveness of our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, and reporting mechanisms, and sets objectives for the coming year.

As part of continuous improvement, we will:

• enhance supplier screening for removal companies operating across regions;
• increase training for crews and logistics staff;
• strengthen contractual clauses to ensure accountability in our removals supply chain.

Our commitment extends to collaborating with industry groups to raise standards across the removals and removal services sector. We recognise that eradicating modern slavery requires collective action and plain-speaking communication with partners and stakeholders.

This Modern Slavery Statement for the company removal and removal companies we engage is reviewed annually and updated to reflect changes in law, operational scope, and findings from audits and investigations. We publicly affirm our intention to act decisively, responsibly and transparently to prevent modern slavery in all forms within our business and the networks of providers we rely upon.