Kennington Removals Modern Slavery Statement

Kennington Removals declares a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. This modern slavery statement sets out our commitments across operations, procurement and partner management. We expect all employees and suppliers to adhere to the highest ethical standards; exploitation in any form is strictly prohibited within our workforce, our supply chain or among contractors.

We operate under a clear anti-slavery policy that applies across our removals, storage and logistics activities. Every colleague is responsible for understanding and applying these standards. Our leadership demonstrates commitment through resources, training and oversight to prevent conditions that allow forced labour or human trafficking to occur.

Our slavery and human trafficking statement describes how we identify risks and act to mitigate them. We require transparent recruitment, lawful pay practices and honest record keeping from our direct staff, agency workers and subcontractors. Any breach is treated seriously and addressed without delay.

Supply chain integrity is central to our approach. We embed anti-slavery expectations into procurement and contracting processes and apply due diligence to onboarding suppliers of vehicles, packing materials, labor and warehouse services. Contractual clauses require compliance with our modern slavery policy and permit remediation or termination if standards are not met.

Supplier audits and verification

We maintain a structured audit program for suppliers and partners. Audits combine documentation review, site visits and interviews to verify working conditions. Findings inform corrective action plans and influence ongoing supplier selection and retention.

Our vendor management process escalates concerns. Identified non-compliance results in targeted remediation, increased monitoring and, where necessary, suspension or cessation of the relationship. These supplier audits are fundamental to reducing the risk of exploitation in the supply chain.

• Identity and right-to-work verification for all employees and temporary staff;
• Payroll and wage checks to prevent unlawful deductions and wage theft;
• Contract terms, working hours and occupational safety reviews to detect coercive or unsafe practices.

Where audits reveal issues, we require suppliers to implement corrective measures within defined timeframes. Repeat or severe breaches lead to contract termination. We also offer targeted support to help reputable suppliers improve their compliance and working practices.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

Kennington Removals provides secure, confidential reporting channels for employees, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns about potential slavery or trafficking. Reports may be made anonymously and will be treated with confidentiality and respect. Retaliation against anyone reporting in good faith is strictly prohibited.

All reports are triaged and investigated by a designated compliance team. Investigations follow clear procedures to ensure impartiality, protection for victims and appropriate remediation. Where criminal conduct is identified, we will cooperate fully with enforcement authorities.

Training and awareness are key preventative measures. We deliver mandatory training for employees and targeted briefings for suppliers and subcontractors on recognizing signs of exploitation, appropriate recruitment practices and how to use reporting channels effectively.

We have allocated governance responsibilities: senior leadership endorses this statement and receives regular updates on compliance performance. The Head of Compliance has day-to-day responsibility for implementation and supplier engagement.

We conduct an annual review of our modern slavery policies and performance. This review considers audit outcomes, incident trends, supplier performance and regulatory developments. Results inform improvements to procurement, audit frequency and training content, ensuring ongoing enhancement of our approach.

Our continuous improvement commitments include strengthening supplier audits, enhancing due diligence on high-risk categories and expanding training across operational teams. We will monitor progress and adapt our approach as new risks emerge in the removals, storage and logistics sectors.

Kennington Removals remains resolute: no tolerance for modern slavery, a proactive supplier audit regime, accessible reporting channels, and a robust annual review cycle. This slavery and human trafficking statement represents our ongoing pledge to prevent exploitation within our business and supply chain.