Ealing Removals Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Ealing Removals has taken and is continuing to take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking occurring within our business operations and supply chains. Ealing Removals recognises its responsibility to uphold the highest ethical standards and to respect and protect the human rights of everyone who works with, for, or on behalf of our organisation.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Ealing Removals maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, servitude, child labour, and human trafficking. This applies to every aspect of our business, including direct employment, agency staff, subcontractors, and suppliers. We are committed to acting with integrity and transparency in all business dealings and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery does not occur within our own operations or in any of our supply chains.

All employees, managers, and directors are expected to support and uphold this policy. Any involvement in modern slavery, whether direct or indirect, will be treated as gross misconduct and may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, and notification to relevant authorities where appropriate.

Our Supply Chains and Supplier Standards

Our supply chains include providers of vehicles, fuel, packing materials, storage facilities, maintenance services, agency labour, and other logistics and support services. We recognise that risks may arise where there are multiple tiers of subcontracting or where work is low-skilled, time-pressured, or seasonal.

Ealing Removals sets clear expectations that all suppliers and contractors must comply with applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws and must share our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery. We seek to work only with partners who can demonstrate robust employment practices, fair pay, and safe working conditions. Where necessary, we will provide guidance to suppliers to help them meet our standards.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We are developing and maintaining due diligence processes to identify and mitigate the risk of modern slavery within our supply chains. These processes include assessing new suppliers for modern slavery risks before approval, requesting relevant policies or statements where appropriate, and considering geographic and sector risk factors.

Ealing Removals reserves the right to carry out supplier audits, either announced or unannounced, to verify compliance with our modern slavery requirements. These audits may involve site visits, review of employment documentation, and confidential interviews with workers where appropriate. If an existing supplier is found to be in breach of our standards, we will seek to engage with them to implement corrective actions within agreed timeframes. Where breaches are serious or not remedied, we may suspend or terminate the business relationship.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing

Ealing Removals encourages a culture of openness and accountability. We want all workers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to feel confident that they can raise concerns about modern slavery, unethical behaviour, or unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation.

Concerns can be raised through internal reporting channels, including speaking to a manager or senior member of the leadership team, or raising issues through established grievance or whistleblowing procedures. Reports will be treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled as confidentially as possible. We will not tolerate victimisation or detrimental treatment of any person who raises a concern in good faith.

Training, Awareness, and Responsibility

Responsibility for implementing this statement and related procedures rests with the senior management of Ealing Removals. Managers are responsible for ensuring that their teams understand and comply with our zero-tolerance policy and know how to identify and report potential risks.

We aim to provide training and guidance to relevant employees, particularly those involved in procurement, recruitment, and contract management, so they can recognise the signs of modern slavery and take appropriate action where concerns arise. Awareness of modern slavery issues is also promoted through internal communications and regular policy reviews.

Monitoring, Annual Review, and Continuous Improvement

Ealing Removals recognises that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing effort that requires continual improvement. We monitor the effectiveness of our policies and processes by reviewing supplier performance, analysing any reported incidents or concerns, and assessing the adequacy of our training and due diligence measures.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least annually by senior management to ensure that it remains current, reflects emerging risks, and aligns with best practice and legal requirements. Where necessary, we will update our policies, procedures, and training to strengthen our approach and improve protection for workers across our operations and supply chains.

By publishing this statement, Ealing Removals reaffirms its commitment to playing an active role in the prevention of modern slavery and to conducting all aspects of its business in a fair, responsible, and ethically sound manner.