Kentish Town Removals Modern Slavery Statement
Kentish Town Removals is committed to conducting business in a responsible and ethical manner. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our own operations and in our supply chains. It applies to all employees, workers, agency staff, contractors, and suppliers engaged by Kentish Town Removals.
Our Zero-Tolerance Approach
We have a clear zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery, forced labour, servitude, child labour, or human trafficking. We are committed to acting professionally, fairly, and with integrity in all our business dealings, ensuring that exploitation has no place in our organisation or the services we provide.
All individuals working for or on behalf of Kentish Town Removals are expected to uphold this policy. We will not knowingly work with any organisation or individual that is involved in, or fails to prevent, modern slavery or human trafficking within their activities.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Kentish Town Removals provides removals and related services to residential and commercial customers. Our supply chains primarily include vehicle and equipment providers, fuel and logistics services, packaging and materials suppliers, facilities and maintenance providers, and recruitment and labour agencies.
We recognise that some sectors and regions present a higher risk of labour exploitation. We therefore aim to understand and manage these risks in a targeted and proportionate way, based on the nature of the goods or services supplied to us.
Supplier Standards and Due Diligence
We expect all our suppliers, contractors, and business partners to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery. When engaging new suppliers, we consider their labour standards, working conditions, and approach to human rights as part of our selection and onboarding process.
Our procurement processes are designed to help identify potential risks of modern slavery. Where appropriate, we request information on suppliers' own policies, training, and procedures relating to labour practices and human rights. We reserve the right to terminate relationships with suppliers who fail to uphold acceptable standards or who do not take adequate steps to address identified concerns.
Supplier Audits and Monitoring
Kentish Town Removals undertakes proportionate supplier audits and monitoring activities to assess compliance with our expectations. These may include reviewing documentation related to employment practices, right-to-work checks, payment of wages, and working hours, as well as health and safety arrangements.
Where risks are identified, we work with suppliers to implement corrective actions within reasonable timeframes. If satisfactory improvements are not achieved, we may suspend or end the business relationship. We continually seek to improve the way we assess supplier performance and strengthen our oversight of higher-risk areas.
Employee Awareness and Responsibilities
All employees and workers of Kentish Town Removals are responsible for helping to prevent, detect, and report concerns about modern slavery in our operations and supply chains. We promote awareness of modern slavery indicators and the importance of acting if anything appears irregular or unsafe.
Managers are expected to lead by example, ensuring that recruitment, onboarding, and daily working practices comply fully with employment legislation and respect the dignity and rights of all individuals.
Reporting Channels and Protection
We encourage anyone who has concerns about possible modern slavery or human trafficking linked to Kentish Town Removals, whether in our own operations or through our suppliers, to report their concerns promptly. Concerns can be raised internally through management channels or anonymously through our established reporting procedures.
We will investigate all reports seriously and sensitively. No person will suffer any detrimental treatment for reporting a concern in good faith, even if it is not substantiated. Retaliation against any individual who raises a concern will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action.
Continuous Improvement and Training
We are committed to improving our understanding of modern slavery risks and enhancing our controls. Where relevant, we provide training and guidance to employees involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management, helping them identify warning signs and respond appropriately to concerns.
We regularly review good practice guidance from recognised organisations in order to strengthen our approach and embed respect for human rights throughout our business.
Annual Review and Approval
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with our business activities and values. As part of the annual review, we evaluate the effectiveness of our policies, supplier due diligence, audits, and reporting mechanisms, and we identify areas for further improvement.
The updated statement is approved by the senior leadership of Kentish Town Removals and made available to employees, suppliers, and other interested parties. Our goal is to maintain a transparent and robust approach that supports the eradication of modern slavery and human trafficking in all their forms.
