Modern Slavery Statement for Strand Removals

Strand Removals is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour within our operations and supply chains. Our zero-tolerance policy applies to every part of the business, from our own workforce to the external partners and suppliers we engage with.

We recognise that the removals and logistics sector can involve complex supply networks, temporary labour, subcontracting, and cross-border activity. For that reason, we maintain a clear framework to identify, assess, and reduce the risk of exploitation. Strand Removals expects all employees, contractors, and suppliers to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and to comply with all applicable labour and employment laws.

Our commitment to preventing modern slavery is embedded in our policies, recruitment practices, and procurement decisions. We do not knowingly work with any organisation that engages in exploitative practices. If any concern is identified, it is treated with urgency and investigated thoroughly. Where required, we will suspend or end a business relationship if corrective action is not taken.

Risk Assessment and Supplier Oversight

A key part of our approach is supplier due diligence. Before engaging new suppliers, Strand Removals assesses their labour practices, business reputation, and compliance controls. We prioritise suppliers who can demonstrate transparent hiring processes, lawful wage arrangements, and responsible subcontracting. This includes reviewing the use of agency labour, transport partners, and other service providers who may present elevated risk.

We also carry out supplier audits on a scheduled and risk-based basis. These audits may include document checks, worker interviews, and review of payroll, working hours, and identity verification procedures. Where gaps are found, suppliers are asked to implement corrective actions within agreed timeframes. Persistent non-compliance may result in removal from our approved supplier list.

To strengthen oversight, we maintain internal records of supplier assessments and monitoring outcomes. This helps us identify trends, recurring issues, and areas requiring additional scrutiny. Our procurement teams are encouraged to treat modern slavery prevention as a core consideration, not an afterthought, when selecting or renewing supplier relationships.

Training, Awareness, and Reporting

Strand Removals believes that awareness is essential to prevention. Employees with responsibilities in recruitment, procurement, operations, and site supervision receive guidance on recognising signs of exploitation, such as restricted movement, withholding of documents, unusual dependency on an employer, or unexplained control over wages and accommodation.

We have established clear reporting channels so that concerns can be raised promptly and without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made through management lines or through designated internal escalation procedures. All allegations are taken seriously, handled discreetly, and assessed in line with our disciplinary and safeguarding processes. Confidentiality and protection from victimisation are central to this process.

Where a concern indicates a possible breach of law or a risk to an individual’s safety, we will take immediate action and cooperate with relevant authorities where appropriate. Our response may include temporary suspension of work, deeper investigation, enhanced monitoring, or termination of a contract. We aim to support victims and prevent further harm while ensuring accountability across the business.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This modern slavery statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with our operational realities. The review considers incidents, audit findings, training activity, supplier performance, and any changes in legislation or sector risk. Senior leadership oversees the review process and confirms any required improvements to policies, controls, or training.

Strand Removals is committed to continuous improvement and to strengthening our approach each year. We understand that preventing exploitation requires vigilance, responsibility, and ongoing collaboration with our workforce and supply chain partners. Through a strong zero-tolerance stance, supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and annual review, we aim to uphold ethical standards and help eliminate modern slavery in all its forms.

Our stance is clear: modern slavery has no place in Strand Removals, and we will continue working to prevent it wherever risk may arise.