Removals Knights Bridge Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Removals Knights Bridge to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold the highest ethical standards and to ensure that all individuals associated with our services are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Removals Knights Bridge maintains a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and all forms of exploitation. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings. We expect the same high standards from everyone who works for us or on our behalf, including employees, contractors, agency staff, and suppliers.
Any breach or suspected breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in the termination of business relationships or disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal where applicable under local law and company procedures.
Our Business and Supply Chain
Removals Knights Bridge operates in the removals and relocation sector, providing local, national, and international moving and associated services. Our supply chain includes vehicle and equipment providers, storage facilities, packaging suppliers, logistics partners, and labour agencies. We recognise that certain parts of the logistics and labour market can be vulnerable to exploitation, and we therefore apply enhanced scrutiny to these areas.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We require all suppliers and business partners to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery. As part of our onboarding and ongoing supplier management processes, we assess their policies and practices relating to labour standards, worker welfare, and ethical conduct.
Where risk is identified, we conduct more detailed reviews, which may include requesting documented evidence of labour practices and, where appropriate, conducting site visits or audits. We reserve the right to review, suspend, or terminate relationships with suppliers that fail to meet our requirements or refuse to cooperate with our due diligence processes.
Our supplier agreements and purchase terms incorporate expectations related to modern slavery. We expect suppliers to cascade these requirements to their own supply chains and to monitor compliance actively.
Risk Assessment and Due Diligence
We regularly assess the risk of modern slavery within our operations and supply chain, focusing on factors such as geographic location, type of work performed, and use of temporary or agency labour. Where higher risk is identified, we apply additional due diligence measures and monitoring.
Our due diligence activities may include reviewing employment contracts, working hours, wage practices, and health and safety standards. We also seek confirmation that workers have freedom of movement, retain control of their personal documents, and are not subject to recruitment fees or coercive practices.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
Removals Knights Bridge encourages everyone connected with our business to speak up if they have concerns about modern slavery or unethical behaviour. Concerns can be raised with line managers, senior management, or through established internal reporting channels. All reports will be taken seriously, treated sensitively, and investigated promptly.
We are committed to ensuring that no one suffers any detriment as a result of reporting a genuine concern. Retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith will not be tolerated and will be addressed under our disciplinary procedures where applicable.
Training and Awareness
We aim to raise awareness of modern slavery risks among our employees, particularly those involved in procurement, supplier management, and people management. Training and guidance support staff in recognising signs of exploitation and understanding how to escalate concerns appropriately.
Monitoring, Review, and Continuous Improvement
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by the leadership team at Removals Knights Bridge to evaluate the effectiveness of our actions and to identify areas for improvement. As part of this review, we consider changes in our operations, evolving risks, feedback from stakeholders, and relevant legal or regulatory developments.
We are committed to continually strengthening our controls, supplier oversight, and staff awareness. By maintaining a robust zero-tolerance approach and clear reporting channels, we seek to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our business or supply chain.
