Modern Slavery Statement
Earls Court Movers Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions taken by Earls Court Movers to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation in our operations and supply chains. Earls Court Movers is committed to conducting business in an ethical, responsible, and transparent manner and to respecting the fundamental rights and freedoms of every individual with whom we work.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Earls Court Movers maintains a strict zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. We will not knowingly engage with, support, or profit from any activities that involve forced, bonded, or compulsory labour, child labour, or any form of servitude. This commitment applies to all employees, agency workers, contractors, suppliers, and other business partners.
All team members are expected to uphold this policy as a condition of their engagement with Earls Court Movers. Any breach of our modern slavery standards is treated as a serious misconduct issue and may result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment or cessation of business relationships.
Our Operations and Supply Chain
Earls Court Movers provides moving and relocation services, and our supply chain includes providers of vehicles, fuel, packing materials, warehousing, facilities management, and labour services. We recognise that modern slavery risks can arise in areas involving temporary labour, outsourced services, and the sourcing of materials and equipment.
We are committed to working only with partners who share our commitment to ethical conduct. We communicate our expectations through contractual requirements and supporting policies that address labour standards, worker welfare, and human rights.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audits
We undertake proportionate due diligence on new and existing suppliers to identify, assess, and mitigate the risk of modern slavery. This includes verifying the legitimacy of businesses, assessing their employment practices where appropriate, and requesting confirmation that they comply with all relevant labour and human rights legislation.
Where our risk assessment indicates a heightened risk, Earls Court Movers may conduct additional checks or request further information on working conditions, recruitment practices, and subcontracting arrangements. We reserve the right to carry out supplier audits, either through our own reviews or by requesting independent assessments. If a supplier is found to be involved in modern slavery or fails to meet our standards, we will take prompt action, which may include remediation plans, suspension, or termination of the relationship.
Training, Awareness, and Responsibilities
Responsibility for overseeing this Modern Slavery Statement and related initiatives rests with the senior management of Earls Court Movers. Managers are expected to promote awareness of modern slavery risks and to ensure that staff understand how to recognise and report concerns.
We aim to provide relevant training to employees whose roles may expose them to higher risks within our operations and supply chains. This training covers indicators of exploitation, appropriate conduct when engaging with suppliers and contractors, and the internal procedures for raising concerns.
Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing
Earls Court Movers encourages all employees, workers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns related to modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Concerns can be raised through established internal reporting channels, including direct reporting to line managers or senior management, or through the company whistleblowing procedures.
We are committed to ensuring that anyone who raises a concern in good faith is protected from retaliation or detrimental treatment. All reports will be treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled as confidentially as possible. Where necessary, we will work with relevant authorities or specialist organisations to address identified issues.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
Earls Court Movers recognises that combating modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. We are committed to continuously improving our policies, due diligence processes, and training to better prevent, detect, and respond to modern slavery risks.
This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least once every year by senior management to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with legal requirements and best practice. As part of this review, we will consider feedback from employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders, as well as any lessons learned from incident investigations or audits. Updates to this statement and to our underlying procedures will be communicated internally and made available to interested parties.
This statement reflects the position and actions of Earls Court Movers as of the date of publication and forms part of our broader commitment to ethical business conduct and respect for human rights.
