Brompton Removals Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Brompton Removals has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights and to act ethically in all aspects of our work, including removals, storage, logistics, and associated services.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Brompton Removals adopts a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, servitude, and exploitation. We are committed to conducting business with integrity and to ensuring that workers are treated fairly, paid lawfully, and employed voluntarily. This commitment applies to our employees, contractors, agency workers, and all organisations and individuals who form part of our supply chain.

We expect everyone who works with us or on our behalf to share and uphold our values. Any breach or suspected breach of this policy by employees, suppliers, or contractors will be treated seriously and may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, or reporting to the appropriate authorities where necessary.

Our Workforce and Operations

We aim to maintain a working environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Recruitment and employment practices are designed to minimise the risk of exploitation, including verification of identity and the right to work, transparent terms and conditions, and clear information on pay and working hours. We do not tolerate any form of intimidation, coercion, or withholding of documents as a condition of employment.

Managers are responsible for promoting awareness of this statement and our policy within their teams and for ensuring that operational decisions reflect our commitment to preventing modern slavery.

Our Supply Chains and Supplier Audits

Brompton Removals works with a range of suppliers and service providers, including vehicle suppliers, equipment manufacturers, facilities providers, recruitment agencies, and subcontracted logistics and removals partners. We recognise that modern slavery risks can arise at various points in these supply chains.

To address these risks, we are implementing a structured approach to supplier assessment and monitoring. This includes requiring suppliers to confirm that they comply with applicable modern slavery and human rights legislation and that they maintain their own policies and due diligence measures. Where appropriate, we conduct supplier audits or request evidence of their own audits, policies, and training programmes, particularly where services are labour intensive or sourced from higher risk sectors.

We reserve the right to review and, if necessary, terminate relationships with suppliers or partners who cannot demonstrate adequate safeguards against modern slavery or who fail to remedy concerns raised during an audit or assessment.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing

Brompton Removals encourages all employees, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions about modern slavery in our business or supply chains. Individuals can raise concerns with their line manager or with senior management. Reports may be made confidentially, and we will take all concerns seriously and investigate them promptly and sensitively.

We will not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern about modern slavery in good faith. Where appropriate, we will cooperate with law enforcement and relevant agencies in investigating and addressing any confirmed instances of exploitation or trafficking.

Training, Awareness, and Continuous Improvement

We are committed to increasing awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff, particularly those involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management. Training and guidance will be provided to help employees identify potential indicators of exploitation and understand how to respond and escalate concerns.

We continue to review our policies, procedures, and controls to strengthen our ability to prevent and detect modern slavery. This may include updating contractual terms, enhancing due diligence processes, and refining our risk assessment methods in response to evolving best practice and regulatory requirements.

Monitoring, Governance, and Annual Review

Responsibility for overseeing our modern slavery approach rests with Brompton Removals senior management, who evaluate our performance, review identified risks, and approve actions for improvement. We monitor the effectiveness of our measures through feedback from audits, incident reports, supplier assessments, and internal reviews.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed and updated annually to ensure it remains relevant, effective, and aligned with our legal obligations and ethical standards. Each review considers changes in our business operations, lessons learned from investigations or audits, and developments in legislation and industry guidance. Brompton Removals remains committed to continuous improvement in our efforts to combat modern slavery and to promoting fair, safe, and respectful working conditions throughout our organisation and supply chains.