Goldersgreen Removals Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Goldersgreen Removals in accordance with applicable modern slavery and human trafficking legislation. It sets out the steps we are taking to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. Goldersgreen Removals is committed to conducting business with integrity and respect for human rights in all aspects of our removals and associated services.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Goldersgreen Removals provides residential and commercial removals, storage, and related logistics services. Our activities rely on direct employees, agency workers, subcontracted drivers and porters, and suppliers of vehicles, fuel, packaging materials, equipment, and facilities services. We recognise that some parts of the logistics and transport sector may present an elevated risk of labour exploitation, particularly where low-skilled, temporary, or migrant labour is involved.

Zero-Tolerance Approach to Modern Slavery

Goldersgreen Removals has a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, servitude, and labour exploitation. We are committed to acting ethically and with transparency in all business dealings and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place in our business or supply chains. This commitment is endorsed by senior management and applies to all staff, workers, contractors, and suppliers engaged by Goldersgreen Removals.

Policies and Governance

Our approach to preventing modern slavery is embedded in our wider governance framework, including our policies on ethical conduct, recruitment, health and safety, and equality and diversity. We are working to ensure that modern slavery considerations are integrated into our people management, procurement practices, supplier onboarding, and contract management. We expect all those with whom we do business to share our commitment to human rights and fair working practices.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Goldersgreen Removals seeks to build long-term, transparent relationships with suppliers and contractors who share our values. We are progressively strengthening our due diligence on suppliers, particularly those providing labour-intensive services or operating in higher-risk sectors or geographies. We may conduct risk-based supplier assessments, request information about labour practices, and require confirmations of compliance with modern slavery legislation and our standards.

Where appropriate, Goldersgreen Removals may carry out supplier audits, which can include site visits, interviews, and document reviews aimed at identifying potential indicators of exploitation. If a supplier is unable or unwilling to meet our expectations or to implement necessary improvements within a reasonable timeframe, we reserve the right to review, restrict, or terminate the relationship.

Training and Awareness

We aim to build awareness of modern slavery risks among our employees, especially those involved in recruitment, operations, and procurement. Training and guidance are designed to help colleagues recognise signs of exploitation, understand our reporting channels, and know how to respond when they have concerns. This includes guidance on the responsible use of agency workers and subcontractors, and the importance of verifying identity, right to work, and working conditions.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing

Goldersgreen Removals encourages all employees, workers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to raise concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices without fear of retaliation. Concerns may relate to our own operations or any part of our supply chain. Multiple internal reporting channels are available, including the option to raise issues with line managers, senior management, or designated compliance contacts.

We treat all concerns seriously and will investigate reports promptly, fairly, and confidentially as far as is practical. Where credible concerns are identified, we will take appropriate action, which may include engaging with the party involved to address the issue, notifying relevant authorities, or terminating commercial relationships. Retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith is strictly prohibited.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Goldersgreen Removals recognises that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility that requires continuous improvement. We will regularly review and refine our risk assessments, due diligence processes, supplier standards, and training materials. Our objective is to strengthen preventative measures and to improve our ability to identify and address any potential instances of exploitation.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed and updated on an annual basis, or more frequently if required by changes in legislation, business operations, or identified risks. The most recent version is approved by the senior management of Goldersgreen Removals, who retain overall accountability for ensuring that the commitments set out in this statement are implemented in practice across the organisation and its supply chains.