Modern Slavery Statement for Removals France

Removals France is committed to conducting business responsibly, ethically, and with respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. Our zero-tolerance policy applies to every level of the business, including employees, contractors, agents, and suppliers. We do not accept any practice that abuses a person???s dignity or freedom.

As a company serving customers through moving and relocation services, Removals France recognises that our supply chain may involve multiple parties across transport, packaging, storage, and support services. For this reason, we use a risk-based approach to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen controls. We expect all business partners to meet legal and ethical standards, and we require them to share our commitment to fair treatment, safe work, and lawful employment.

Our policy is supported by training, due diligence, and clear expectations communicated to staff and suppliers. Any sign of coercion, debt bondage, withheld wages, document retention, or unsafe working conditions is treated seriously. The leadership team reviews modern slavery risks as part of broader governance and compliance activity, ensuring that prevention remains a core business priority rather than a one-time exercise.

Supplier Oversight and Audit Practices

We maintain a structured supplier assessment process designed to identify and reduce modern slavery risks. Before engaging new suppliers, we evaluate their employment practices, ownership structure, operating locations, and use of subcontractors. Higher-risk suppliers may be subject to enhanced screening, contract clauses, and supplier audits to confirm that labour standards are being met.

Where appropriate, audits include document reviews, interviews, site checks, and verification of wage, recruitment, and identity-control procedures. If non-compliance is found, we require corrective action within an agreed timeframe. Repeated breaches, refusal to cooperate, or evidence of severe abuse may result in suspension or termination of the relationship. These measures help ensure that our Removals France modern slavery approach remains practical, enforceable, and transparent.

We also monitor indirect risks by reviewing subcontracting arrangements and asking suppliers to confirm that their own providers comply with anti-slavery principles. This layered oversight is especially important in labour-intensive services, where hidden exploitation can occur further down the chain. By maintaining active scrutiny, we aim to reduce risk before it affects people or operations.

Reporting Channels and Accountability

Removals France encourages anyone who has concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices to speak up promptly. We provide reporting channels that allow issues to be raised internally in a safe, confidential, and non-retaliatory manner. Concerns may relate to recruitment practices, pay, working hours, coercion, passport retention, or suspicious subcontracting activity.

Managers are responsible for responding quickly and escalating matters to the appropriate decision-makers. Where a concern is substantiated, we take action to protect affected individuals, investigate the issue, and prevent recurrence. Our reporting channels support a culture of accountability and help us uncover risks that may otherwise remain hidden. We reinforce this by making it clear that retaliation against anyone who reports a genuine concern will not be tolerated.

We recognise that modern slavery can be difficult to detect, especially when workers are isolated or dependent on intermediaries. For that reason, awareness, vigilance, and consistent follow-up are essential parts of our compliance framework. Every report is treated with seriousness, discretion, and respect.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This statement and the controls supporting it are reviewed annually to ensure they remain effective and aligned with legal and operational changes. The review considers audit findings, supplier performance, staff training completion, incident reports, and any emerging risks in our services or procurement activities. We use the results to improve procedures, strengthen oversight, and refresh guidance for relevant teams.

The annual review also allows us to measure progress against our zero-tolerance policy and refine how we work with suppliers. As Removals France grows and adapts, we remain committed to continuous improvement, ethical practice, and human-rights protection. Modern slavery has no place in our organisation or in the services we deliver, and we will continue to take proportionate, decisive action to prevent it.