Modern Slavery Statement
Removal Van Dulwich Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions taken by Removal Van Dulwich to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting business in an ethical and responsible way and to protecting the rights and dignity of all individuals who contribute to our services.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Removal Van Dulwich has a clear zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, servitude, and child labour. This applies to our own operations and to every organisation with which we work. We expect all employees, agency staff, contractors, and suppliers to adhere to this policy as a condition of working with us.
We recognise that the removals and logistics sector can face particular risks related to the movement of people and goods. We therefore remain vigilant and proactive in identifying, assessing, and addressing any potential risks of exploitation linked to our activities.
Governance and Responsibility
Overall responsibility for our modern slavery approach sits with the senior management team of Removal Van Dulwich, who ensure that appropriate policies, processes, and training are in place. Managers are responsible for implementing this statement across their teams and ensuring that staff understand how to recognise and report concerns.
All employees are required to behave ethically, follow our policies, and immediately raise any concerns about suspected modern slavery or human trafficking. Failure to uphold these responsibilities may result in disciplinary action.
Supply Chain Standards and Supplier Audits
Our supply chain includes providers of vehicles, equipment, packing materials, storage facilities, recruitment services, and other professional support. We are committed to working only with suppliers that share our standards on human rights and labour practices.
We communicate our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery to existing and prospective suppliers and expect them to demonstrate compliance with all relevant labour and employment laws. We assess suppliers based on risk, prioritising audits and reviews where there is a higher likelihood of labour exploitation or limited transparency.
Supplier audits may include review of employment practices, verification of right-to-work documentation, checks on the use of labour agencies, and assessment of health and safety conditions. Where necessary, we seek corrective action plans and monitor progress. We reserve the right to terminate relationships with suppliers who fail to address serious or repeated concerns related to modern slavery.
Training, Awareness, and Reporting Channels
We provide guidance and awareness training to relevant staff so they can identify warning signs of modern slavery, such as withholding of identity documents, unexplained deductions from wages, restricted movement, or signs of coercion. This training is integrated into induction for new employees in higher-risk roles and refreshed periodically.
Removal Van Dulwich encourages an open culture where concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation. Staff are informed of internal reporting channels through which they can confidentially raise suspicions or incidents of modern slavery, either within their management line or via designated reporting routes explained during onboarding and ongoing communications.
All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly. Where appropriate, we will cooperate with law enforcement and relevant authorities and take immediate steps to safeguard any affected individuals.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing process that requires regular review and improvement. Each year, Removal Van Dulwich will review this statement, along with our supporting policies and procedures, to assess the effectiveness of our actions and to identify further steps we can take.
The annual review will consider updates to legislation, emerging best practice, findings from supplier audits, outcomes of investigations, and any feedback from employees or external stakeholders. Where necessary, we will update our training, strengthen our supplier due diligence, and refine our reporting channels.
This Modern Slavery Statement reflects the commitment of Removal Van Dulwich to act ethically, promote safe and fair working conditions, and play our part in eradicating modern slavery and human trafficking from our business and supply chains.
