Modern Slavery Statement for Swisscottage Removals

Swisscottage Removals is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, debt bondage, and child labour in any part of our operations or supply chain. We recognise that the removals industry can involve complex labour arrangements, subcontracting, and third-party services, which is why we apply robust controls and ongoing vigilance.

Our approach is grounded in the principle that every person deserves to work freely and safely. We expect all employees, contractors, and business partners to uphold the same standards. Any breach of our anti-slavery commitments is treated as a serious matter and may lead to immediate corrective action, contract termination, or referral to the appropriate authorities where necessary.

We conduct risk-based due diligence on suppliers and service providers, with particular attention given to labour-intensive categories such as logistics support, temporary labour, cleaning, and disposal services. Supplier audits are an important part of our monitoring process. These audits may include document checks, site visits, worker interviews, and reviews of recruitment practices, wage records, working hours, and right-to-work evidence. Where risks are identified, we require suppliers to implement time-bound remedial actions and provide evidence of improvement.

Our Policy and Governance

Swisscottage Removals maintains a clear governance framework to ensure accountability for modern slavery prevention. Senior management is responsible for reviewing compliance efforts, allocating resources, and ensuring that the Swisscottage Removals modern slavery policy remains effective and current. Our internal procedures are designed to support fair recruitment, transparent employment terms, and responsible subcontractor oversight.

We communicate our expectations to suppliers through contracts, onboarding processes, and periodic compliance reviews. Every supplier is required to confirm that they do not use forced, trafficked, or otherwise exploited labour. We also expect them to cascade these expectations to their own supply chains. If a supplier cannot demonstrate adequate safeguards, we may pause work, suspend engagement, or end the relationship.

Training is provided to relevant staff so they can recognise warning signs such as withholding of identity documents, excessive recruitment fees, restricted movement, or signs of coercion. This helps us strengthen prevention across the business and ensures that our team understands how to respond appropriately when concerns arise.

Reporting Channels and Investigation

We encourage a culture of openness and provide reporting channels for employees and external parties to raise concerns confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Reports may relate to suspected exploitation, unsafe recruitment practices, wage irregularities, or any behaviour that suggests abuse of workers’ rights. All concerns are reviewed promptly and handled with discretion.

Any allegation of modern slavery is investigated thoroughly, and appropriate action is taken based on the findings. This may involve temporary suspension of a supplier, enhanced auditing, corrective action plans, or termination of the business relationship. We also work to ensure that any affected individuals are supported and that risks are reduced quickly and responsibly.

Our commitment to ethical conduct is reinforced through ongoing communication and internal oversight. We want every member of the organisation to understand that modern slavery has no place in Swisscottage Removals or in the wider network of businesses supporting our services.

Review, Improvement, and Accountability

This statement is reviewed annually to reflect changes in law, operational risks, and lessons learned from audits and investigations. The annual review helps us strengthen controls, update training, and refine supplier monitoring procedures. Where needed, we improve our policies so they remain practical, relevant, and aligned with best practice.

We also use the review process to assess the effectiveness of our supplier audits, reporting channels, and due diligence measures. If new risks emerge, we take proportionate steps to address them. Our aim is not only compliance, but continuous improvement in how we prevent exploitation and promote responsible business conduct.

Swisscottage Removals is dedicated to maintaining a supply chain that reflects our values of respect, accountability, and transparency. Through our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and annual review process, we work to ensure that our operations remain free from modern slavery in all its forms.