Modern Slavery Statement for Man With a Van West Brompton

Man With a Van West Brompton is committed to conducting business ethically and transparently. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take, and will continue to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights and to ensure that the services we provide are delivered without exploitation.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour. This applies to all aspects of our business, including our direct workforce, contractors, and all third-party suppliers involved in the provision of removals, transportation, storage, and associated services.

Everyone who works with or for Man With a Van West Brompton is expected to act with integrity and to support our efforts to identify, prevent, and address any risks of modern slavery. Any breach of this policy by employees may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. For suppliers and contractors, non-compliance may lead to suspension or termination of contracts.

Our Supply Chain and Supplier Expectations

Our supply chain includes vehicle providers, fuel suppliers, equipment and packaging suppliers, storage facilities, and various service providers. We aim to work only with suppliers who share our commitment to ethical conduct and the protection of human rights.

We expect all suppliers to operate in full compliance with applicable labour laws, including fair pay, safe working conditions, and the prohibition of forced, bonded, or involuntary labour. These expectations are communicated through our procurement processes, supplier onboarding, and ongoing engagement with key partners.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

To help ensure that modern slavery does not occur within our supply chains, we conduct proportionate due diligence and audits of our suppliers, particularly where higher risks may be present due to geography, sector, or the nature of the work involved.

Our approach includes assessing new suppliers before engagement, reviewing existing supplier practices at regular intervals, and requesting information or documentation that demonstrates compliance with labour and human rights standards. Where appropriate, we may conduct site visits, request corrective action plans, or require contractual commitments relating to the prevention of modern slavery.

If a supplier is found to be in breach of our expectations, we will work with them to address identified issues. Where improvement is not possible or cooperation is not forthcoming, we will consider ending the relationship in a responsible manner.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing

We encourage employees, workers, contractors, and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions relating to modern slavery or human trafficking connected to our business or supply chains. Reports can be made to line managers, senior management, or through internal reporting channels made available to staff.

All reports will be treated seriously, handled sensitively, and investigated promptly. We will not tolerate retaliation against any individual who raises a concern in good faith, and we are committed to protecting the confidentiality of those who report suspected wrongdoing wherever possible.

Training and Awareness

We are committed to raising awareness of modern slavery risks among our employees and key suppliers. Where relevant, staff involved in procurement, supplier management, and operations will receive information and guidance to help them identify signs of exploitation and understand the steps they should take when concerns arise.

Monitoring, Review, and Continuous Improvement

We recognise that combating modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility and that our approach must evolve as risks and best practices change. We will review this Modern Slavery Statement at least once every year, or sooner if required by changes in legislation, our operations, or our supply chains.

The annual review will consider the effectiveness of our policies, due diligence, audits, and training activities, as well as any incidents or concerns raised. Where necessary, we will update our procedures to strengthen our safeguards and improve our ability to prevent and respond to modern slavery risks.

This Modern Slavery Statement has been approved by the management of Man With a Van West Brompton and represents our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct in all that we do.