Removals Holland Park Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Removals Holland Park in relation to the financial year ending 31 December and sets out the steps taken to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting our activities with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Removals Holland Park maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking. This commitment applies to every aspect of our business, including the recruitment and treatment of our people, the conduct of our contractors, and the practices of our suppliers and business partners.
We expect all individuals and organisations working with or on behalf of Removals Holland Park to share this commitment. Where behaviour or practices are identified that conflict with our expectations, we will take decisive action, which may include suspension of work, termination of contracts, and, where appropriate, reporting to relevant authorities.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Removals Holland Park provides removal and relocation services to residential and commercial clients. Our operations involve the use of vehicles, storage facilities, packing materials, and subcontracted labour where required. Our supply chains primarily include providers of logistics services, fuel, vehicles, equipment, packing materials, storage solutions, and occasional use of agency labour and specialist contractors.
We recognise that certain sectors and geographies in which our suppliers operate may present heightened modern slavery risks. We are therefore committed to continually assessing and managing these risks in a structured and proportionate way.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We are progressively embedding anti-modern slavery standards into our procurement and supplier management processes. We expect suppliers to uphold lawful and ethical employment practices, including voluntary labour, fair pay in line with legal requirements, safe working conditions, and non-discriminatory treatment of workers.
Supplier due diligence is undertaken when onboarding new partners and periodically throughout the relationship. This can include requests for information about labour practices, health and safety processes, and the use of subcontractors. Where we identify higher risk suppliers, we may conduct more detailed assessments such as site visits, document reviews, and structured interviews with management.
If a supplier fails to meet our standards or refuses to engage constructively on improvement actions, we will consider the suspension or termination of the relationship, having regard to the potential impact on workers as well as business continuity.
Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing Channels
Removals Holland Park encourages all employees, contractors, and suppliers to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery or unethical labour practices without fear of reprisal. Concerns may relate to our own operations or any party within our supply chains.
Reports can be made through internal management channels, including line managers and senior leadership, or via established reporting routes set out in our internal policies. We treat all concerns seriously and, where possible, handle them confidentially. We investigate reports promptly and take appropriate corrective or remedial action where issues are substantiated.
Retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith is strictly prohibited. Any such retaliation will be treated as a serious disciplinary matter.
Training, Awareness, and Continuous Improvement
We are committed to building awareness among our staff and key suppliers about the signs of modern slavery and the steps to take if concerns arise. Relevant employees receive information and guidance on identifying risk indicators, appropriate reporting channels, and our zero-tolerance expectations.
We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. We will continue to develop our due diligence processes, refine our risk assessments, and enhance our contractual requirements in line with evolving best practice and regulatory expectations.
Monitoring, Governance, and Annual Review
Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery rests with the senior management of Removals Holland Park. They are accountable for ensuring that our policies, procedures, and supplier oversight are effective in addressing potential risks.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually to evaluate its effectiveness and to reflect any changes in our business operations, supply chains, or legal and regulatory requirements. Where necessary, we will update the statement and supporting processes to strengthen our safeguards and further reduce the risk of modern slavery occurring in connection with our activities.
By publishing this statement, Removals Holland Park reaffirms its commitment to ethical conduct, respect for human rights, and the prevention of modern slavery in all its forms.
