Modern Slavery Statement for Earls Court Removals
Earls Court 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 prevent slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that the removals and logistics sector can carry risks due to subcontracting, temporary labour, and cross-border services, and we remain vigilant in addressing them.
Our zero-tolerance policy applies to every area of the business. We do not accept any form of modern slavery, whether direct or indirect, and we expect the same standard from all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers. This position is supported by internal policies, risk awareness, and clear accountability across management levels.
We are committed to identifying and reducing the risk of exploitation through due diligence, training, and regular monitoring. As part of our slavery and human trafficking prevention approach, we review recruitment practices, labour arrangements, and supplier relationships to ensure that all work is carried out voluntarily and lawfully.
Supplier management is central to our approach. We carry out supplier audits proportionate to the nature and risk level of the relationship. These audits may include checks on labour practices, worker documentation, wage processes, right-to-work controls, and compliance with employment standards. Where concerns are identified, corrective action is required promptly, and we may suspend or end the relationship if standards are not met.
Earls Court Removals also expects suppliers to maintain their own anti-slavery controls and to cascade those expectations through their subcontractors. We work only with partners who can demonstrate ethical conduct, lawful employment practices, and a willingness to cooperate with compliance reviews. This helps strengthen our broader modern slavery prevention framework.
Training and awareness are essential. Managers and relevant staff are encouraged to understand warning signs such as unusual control over workers, withheld documents, excessive working hours, or unexplained third-party recruitment fees. By raising awareness, we improve our ability to detect and respond to potential abuse quickly and responsibly.
The company provides multiple reporting channels so concerns can be raised safely and without fear of retaliation. Employees and workers may report suspected issues through line management, HR, or designated internal safeguarding procedures. Reports are treated seriously, investigated confidentially where appropriate, and escalated when necessary. Whistleblowing protection is an important part of our culture, and we do not permit victimisation of anyone who speaks up in good faith.
Where a concern is substantiated, Earls Court Removals will take decisive action. This may include pausing work, increasing oversight, requesting immediate remediation, notifying relevant authorities, or terminating a supplier relationship. Our aim is not only to respond to incidents, but also to prevent recurrence through stronger controls and continuous improvement.
We maintain records of assessments, audit findings, corrective actions, and training activity to support transparency and accountability. These records help us review trends, measure the effectiveness of controls, and refine our anti-slavery policy over time.
This statement is reviewed annually by senior leadership to ensure it remains current, practical, and aligned with evolving legal and ethical expectations. The annual review considers risk levels, audit results, reported concerns, supplier performance, and any changes to our operations. If improvements are needed, we update our controls and communicate the revised expectations internally and, where relevant, externally.
Through this ongoing commitment, Earls Court Removals seeks to uphold dignity in work and to contribute to responsible business practices across the removals industry. Our approach reflects a clear belief that modern slavery has no place in our organisation or in any part of our supply chain.
By maintaining vigilance, reinforcing our zero-tolerance stance, and strengthening supplier oversight, we continue to protect people from exploitation and support ethical, lawful, and respectful working relationships.