Modern Slavery Statement for Putney Removals
Putney Removals maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour in any part of our operations or supply chain. This Putney Removal Company statement sets out our commitment to identify, prevent and mitigate the risk of exploitation in the way we move goods, engage our workforce and appoint subcontractors. As a local Putney removal service, we recognise our responsibility to act with integrity and ensure every person engaged through Putney movers or suppliers is treated fairly and lawfully.
We embed this commitment across our policies and practices. Our code of conduct and employment terms make clear that exploitative practices are unacceptable, and we train staff and agency workers to spot indicators of modern slavery. Our employee handbook and operational procedures include steps to escalate concerns and to verify right-to-work documentation as part of routine recruitment and engagement processes for the Putney Removals Ltd team.
To strengthen oversight, we operate a programme of supplier due diligence and supplier audits. Prospective suppliers and subcontractors to the Putney removal firm undergo risk-based screening, reference checks and contractual clauses that require adherence to anti-slavery principles. We conduct supplier audits and spot checks, prioritising higher-risk categories such as temporary labour, transport subcontractors and international procurement. Where audits identify gaps, we require corrective action plans and follow-up reviews to ensure compliance.
Prevention, Detection and Reporting
We operate clear reporting channels to ensure concerns can be raised confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Employees, temporary staff and third parties can report suspected instances of modern slavery through our internal reporting lines, via designated managers, or through confidential whistleblowing routes. All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly by a designated compliance lead within the Putney removal service team.
Key measures include:
- Mandatory training to recognise and report modern slavery indicators;
- Contractual warranties requiring suppliers to confirm compliance;
- Regular risk assessments covering recruitment, subcontracting and overseas sourcing.
Our remediation approach aims to put the victim first, cooperating with local authorities and support services when exploitation is suspected. Any confirmed breaches of our zero tolerance approach result in immediate termination of contracts and, where appropriate, referral for legal or law enforcement action. We work to restore affected individuals' dignity and ensure fair treatment in line with ethical and legal obligations.
Governance and Continuous Improvement
Governance of this modern slavery statement for the Putney removal company rests with senior management who review performance and risk. We maintain a schedule of internal audits, supplier reviews and training refreshers. Our reporting includes monitoring of whistleblowing incidents, audit outcomes and corrective actions, which are reviewed by the leadership team and used to direct resources where risk is highest.
We are committed to transparency and continuous improvement. This statement will be reviewed annually to measure the effectiveness of our policies and update actions where necessary. The annual review process includes analysis of audit data, feedback from operational teams and revised risk assessments to ensure Putney Removals, Putney movers and our wider supply base remain free from modern slavery and human trafficking.
By sustaining strong due diligence, visible reporting channels, routine supplier audits and a clear zero-tolerance stance, Putney Removal Service aims to be an industry leader in ethical relocation services. We will continue to strengthen our controls and collaborate with partners to prevent exploitation in every area of our business.
