Bermondsey Removals Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions Bermondsey Removals takes to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting our business ethically, responsibly, and in full compliance with applicable legislation relating to modern slavery and human rights.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

Bermondsey Removals maintains a strict zero-tolerance stance on all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced or compulsory labour, and child labour. This commitment applies to every aspect of our business activities, including our own workforce, our subcontractors, and our extended supplier network.

We expect all individuals and organisations working with us to uphold the same high standards. Any suspected involvement in modern slavery or related abuses is regarded as a serious breach of our values and may lead to termination of contracts or working relationships, as well as reporting to the appropriate authorities where necessary.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Bermondsey Removals operates in the removals and relocation sector, providing services to residential and commercial customers. Our activities involve direct employees, temporary workers, subcontracted labour, and suppliers who provide vehicles, packing materials, storage facilities, and associated services.

We recognise that risks of modern slavery can arise within labour agencies, logistics arrangements, and manufacturing of materials used in our operations. We therefore work proactively to understand, assess, and address these risks within our supply chains.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We require our key suppliers and subcontractors to confirm that they comply with all relevant modern slavery laws and that they operate in a manner consistent with our values. Our supplier selection and onboarding processes incorporate checks to identify ethical risks, including labour practices and working conditions.

Where proportionate to the level of risk, we conduct supplier audits and assessments. These may include requesting evidence of employment practices, right-to-work documentation, and health and safety procedures. In higher-risk scenarios, we may seek additional information or carry out more detailed reviews of labour sourcing and management practices.

If any non-compliance or concern is identified through an audit, the supplier is required to implement corrective actions within a clear timeframe. Persistent non-compliance, or failure to address concerns adequately, may result in the suspension or termination of the business relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Bermondsey Removals encourages all employees, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to raise concerns about potential modern slavery or unethical labour practices without fear of retaliation. We support open communication and treat all concerns seriously, promptly, and confidentially.

Concerns can be reported to line managers or senior management within the business. Reports may relate to our own operations or those of our suppliers and subcontractors. Once a concern is raised, we will investigate it sensitively and take appropriate action, which may include engaging with the relevant supplier, seeking expert advice, or notifying external authorities where appropriate.

We do not tolerate victimisation of any individual who raises a concern in good faith. All employees are made aware that they are protected when speaking up against suspected wrongdoing.

Training and Awareness

We recognise that awareness and understanding among our people are essential for preventing modern slavery. Bermondsey Removals provides training and guidance for relevant employees, especially those involved in procurement, recruitment, and supplier management. This training covers the indicators of modern slavery, how to identify potential risks, and how to escalate concerns using our reporting channels.

We also communicate our expectations to key suppliers and contractors so that they understand and support our approach to safeguarding human rights in the supply chain.

Monitoring, Governance and Annual Review

Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery sits with senior management, who ensure that appropriate policies, controls, and procedures are in place. We review our modern slavery risks on an ongoing basis and seek opportunities for continual improvement in our due diligence and supplier engagement processes.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every year to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with legislative requirements and best practice. The review considers our evolving business activities, changes in our supply chains, outcomes of any audits, and feedback from employees and stakeholders.

Following each annual review, we update this statement and any associated internal procedures as necessary. Our aim is to strengthen our safeguards year on year and to play a responsible role in helping to eliminate modern slavery and human trafficking in the sectors in which we operate.