Modern Slavery Statement for Rotherhithe Removals

Rotherhithe Removals is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to identify, prevent, and address the risk of exploitation in our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery, including forced labour, servitude, human trafficking, and child labour, is a serious violation of basic human dignity.

As a responsible Rotherhithe removals company, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery. This applies to all employees, contractors, agency workers, and suppliers. We expect every individual and organisation associated with our business to share this commitment and to act in accordance with legal and ethical standards.

Our approach is built on prevention, oversight, and continuous improvement. We seek to ensure that our removal services, vehicle operations, storage activities, and procurement practices do not contribute to exploitation. Where risks are identified, we act promptly and proportionately to investigate, remedy, and prevent recurrence.

The Rotherhithe Removals modern slavery policy is embedded into our recruitment and procurement processes. We verify the right to work for relevant personnel, use fair employment practices, and avoid arrangements that could create dependency or coercion. We also provide internal training so that staff can recognise warning signs, such as restricted movement, withheld wages, debt bondage, or unusual control over workers.

Supplier due diligence is a key part of our control framework. We conduct supplier audits and risk reviews to assess labour practices, subcontracting arrangements, and compliance with anti-slavery expectations. Higher-risk suppliers may be asked to provide documentation, declarations, or evidence of their own safeguarding measures. Where concerns arise, we reserve the right to pause engagement, require corrective action, or end the relationship.

We expect suppliers of packing materials, transportation support, storage services, and other operational inputs to maintain clear labour standards. Our contracts include clauses requiring compliance with applicable modern slavery laws and cooperation with any review or investigation. This helps reinforce accountability across the wider network that supports our removals operations.

We encourage an open culture in which concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation. Any worker, supplier, or stakeholder who suspects exploitation may use our internal reporting channels to raise an issue confidentially. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled with sensitivity. We do not permit victimisation of anyone who speaks up in good faith.

To support this commitment, managers are expected to remain alert to indicators of coercion or exploitation, especially where labour is arranged through third parties. We also review pay practices, working hours, and assignment conditions to help ensure they remain lawful and fair. If credible evidence of modern slavery is found, we will cooperate with relevant authorities and take immediate remedial action.

Our policy is also supported by periodic internal checks on high-risk activities. These checks are designed to strengthen oversight of recruitment, subcontracting, and procurement decisions. In this way, the Rotherhithe removals modern slavery statement reflects practical action rather than aspiration alone.

Governance of this commitment sits with senior management, who are responsible for ensuring that anti-slavery controls remain effective. Annual review is a central part of this process. Each year, we assess the effectiveness of our training, audits, supplier due diligence, and reporting procedures, and we update our approach where improvements are needed.

The review considers any incidents, near misses, and lessons learned from the previous year. It also takes account of changes in legislation, industry guidance, and emerging risks affecting the removals sector. Where necessary, additional safeguards may be introduced to maintain strong protection against exploitation.

Rotherhithe Removals remains committed to upholding human rights throughout our business. Through a zero-tolerance policy, robust supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and disciplined annual review, we aim to ensure our operations continue to reflect ethical, lawful, and responsible practice.