Removal Van Chelsea Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Removal Van Chelsea takes to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This statement is made in respect of the most recent financial year and will be reviewed and updated annually.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Removal Van Chelsea has a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking. We recognise that these abuses can occur in any sector and any country, and we are committed to identifying, preventing, and addressing risks wherever they arise.
We will not knowingly engage with or support any organisation that is involved in modern slavery. If we identify credible concerns that a supplier, contractor, or business partner is involved in such practices, we will take appropriate action, which may include suspension or termination of the business relationship.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Removal Van Chelsea provides removal and relocation services to residential and commercial customers. Our supply chains include providers of vehicles, fuel, equipment, uniforms, storage facilities, and ancillary professional services. We understand that the greatest risk of modern slavery may arise in parts of our supply chain that are more remote from our direct control, such as manufacturing, logistics, and certain service sectors.
We are progressively mapping our supply chains to understand where higher risks may exist, taking into account factors such as geography, sector, type of labour used, and the complexity of the supply relationship.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We expect all suppliers and contractors to uphold the same high standards that we set for ourselves. Our supplier requirements include compliance with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws, as well as a clear prohibition on the use of forced, bonded, or trafficked labour.
Where appropriate, we conduct supplier audits and assessments to verify compliance with our standards. These may involve requesting documentation on labour practices, undertaking site visits, and reviewing the use of subcontractors. If a supplier is found to be non-compliant, we require corrective action within a defined time frame. Failure to implement satisfactory improvements may result in the cessation of the business relationship.
Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing
Removal Van Chelsea encourages all employees, workers, contractors, and other stakeholders to report any concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Concerns may relate to our own operations or to any part of our supply chains.
Reports can be made to line managers, senior management, or other designated internal channels. We are committed to investigating all reports promptly, sensitively, and confidentially where possible. We will not tolerate any form of retaliation or victimisation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith.
Where appropriate, we will cooperate fully with law enforcement and regulatory authorities and will support affected individuals in accessing relevant assistance and protection mechanisms.
Training, Awareness, and Continuous Improvement
We are working to increase awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff, particularly those involved in procurement, recruitment, and supplier management. Training and guidance are provided to help our colleagues identify warning signs, understand reporting options, and apply our zero-tolerance policy in day-to-day decision-making.
We also review our internal policies, including recruitment, procurement, and subcontractor management, to ensure they remain robust in preventing and detecting modern slavery. We seek to learn from industry best practice and from the outcomes of any investigations or audits we carry out.
Annual Review and Board Oversight
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every financial year. The review considers changes in our operations, feedback from audits and investigations, developments in law and guidance, and emerging risks in our sector and supply chains.
Responsibility for oversight of our approach to modern slavery rests with senior management, who ensure that appropriate resources are allocated to implement our commitments. Any significant issues identified during the year are reported to senior leadership and inform updates to our controls and procedures.
By maintaining a zero-tolerance culture, strengthening supplier oversight, providing clear reporting channels, and committing to continuous improvement through annual review, Removal Van Chelsea aims to play its part in the global effort to eradicate modern slavery in all its forms.
