Modern Slavery Statement
Ilford Removals Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Ilford 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, act ethically, and ensure that exploitation has no place in our organisation or among those who work with us.
Our Zero-Tolerance Approach
Ilford Removals has a clear and unequivocal zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. This applies to all aspects of our work, including our own workforce, agency workers, contractors, and our wider network of suppliers and business partners.
We expect everyone who works for and with Ilford Removals to share our commitment to dignity, respect, and lawful employment. Any form of forced labour, debt bondage, servitude, child labour, or exploitation is strictly prohibited. Where we identify non-compliance, we will take decisive action, which may include terminating relationships with suppliers or partners and, where appropriate, reporting concerns to relevant authorities.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Ilford Removals provides removal, relocation, and associated services to residential and commercial customers. Our supply chains include providers of vehicles, fuel, packing materials, storage facilities, equipment, maintenance services, and labour agencies.
We acknowledge that certain parts of the logistics and removals sector may be at higher risk of labour exploitation, particularly where temporary or subcontracted labour is used. As a result, we focus on robust due diligence and active management of these relationships.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We require our suppliers and service providers to operate in accordance with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws. Our supplier standards make clear that any form of modern slavery or human trafficking is unacceptable.
As part of our ongoing commitment, Ilford Removals undertakes proportionate supplier due diligence and audits. This may include requesting evidence of labour practices, checking right-to-work documentation processes, reviewing health and safety arrangements, and assessing the use of subcontractors and recruitment agencies. Where we deem it necessary, we may conduct site visits or request additional documentation to verify that suppliers are meeting our expectations.
If a supplier is unable or unwilling to demonstrate compliance with our ethical standards, we will review the relationship and may suspend or end our engagement with them.
Employee Awareness and Reporting Channels
We seek to ensure that all employees and key contractors understand what modern slavery is, how to recognise potential warning signs, and how to raise concerns. Our policies emphasise that everyone has a responsibility to speak up if they suspect exploitation or unethical behaviour in any part of our business or supply chains.
Concerns can be reported through internal management channels or via confidential reporting routes made available within the company. All reports are taken seriously, treated sensitively, and investigated promptly. We are committed to ensuring that no individual who raises a concern in good faith suffers any form of detriment or retaliation as a result.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
Ilford Removals recognises that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing process that requires continuous improvement. We regularly review our policies, risk assessments, and supplier management processes to identify opportunities to strengthen our approach.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed and updated on an annual basis, or more frequently if required by changes in legislation or our business operations. The review process considers any incidents, audit findings, feedback from employees and suppliers, and developments in best practice. Outcomes from the review may lead to updated procedures, enhanced training, or changes to our supplier requirements.
By publishing this statement, Ilford Removals reaffirms its commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking, promoting ethical conduct, and protecting the rights and wellbeing of all individuals connected with our business and supply chains.
