Modern Slavery Statement for Dundee Removals
Dundee Removals is committed to conducting business with integrity, responsibility, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement explains the steps we take to help prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that the risk of exploitation can exist in many sectors, including transport, logistics, warehousing, cleaning, and subcontracted services, and we take that risk seriously. Our approach is based on clear standards, active oversight, and continuous improvement.
We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery in any form. This applies to our employees, agency staff, contractors, and suppliers. No individual working for or with Dundee Removals should be subjected to coercion, debt bondage, withheld wages, intimidation, or unsafe working conditions. Our expectation is that all business activities will be carried out ethically and lawfully, with fair treatment at every level. Where concerns are identified, we act promptly and proportionately.
The management team holds overall responsibility for ensuring compliance with this statement. We review internal procedures to make sure recruitment practices, working hours, pay arrangements, and subcontracting decisions are aligned with our standards. As part of this commitment, Dundee Removals seeks to promote awareness among staff so that the signs of exploitation can be recognised and addressed early. We believe that prevention is strongest when everyone understands their role in protecting vulnerable people.
Supplier due diligence is a key part of our modern slavery controls. Before engaging suppliers, we seek appropriate assurances about their labour practices, recruitment methods, and use of subcontractors. We may request declarations, policy documents, or evidence of compliance where appropriate. Higher-risk suppliers may be subject to supplier audits, which can include document checks, management interviews, and review of labour practices. If a supplier fails to meet our expectations, we will work with them to improve standards or end the relationship if necessary.
Our procurement process is designed to reduce the risk of hidden exploitation. We assess risk by considering the nature of the service, geographic factors, staffing models, and the level of labour involved. For example, services that rely heavily on temporary or migrant workers may require closer scrutiny. Dundee Removals expects all suppliers to uphold the same ethical values that guide our own operations, and we prefer to work with partners who can demonstrate transparent, responsible employment practices.
Training and awareness are also central to our approach. Relevant staff receive guidance on identifying warning signs such as restricted movement, lack of personal documents, unusual control by supervisors, or evidence of people working excessive hours without freedom to leave. This knowledge supports our wider efforts to ensure that the removals service and associated supply chain operate in a lawful and humane manner. By strengthening awareness, we improve our ability to prevent harm before it occurs.
We encourage any employee, contractor, or supplier who suspects exploitation to report it without delay. Reporting channels are available internally and concerns may be raised confidentially through line management, senior leadership, or designated internal safeguarding routes. Reports are handled seriously, sensitively, and without retaliation. Anyone raising a concern in good faith will be supported, and all allegations will be assessed promptly to determine the appropriate response. Where necessary, matters may be escalated to relevant authorities.
Dundee Removals understands that modern slavery risks can change over time, particularly as operations expand or new suppliers are introduced. For that reason, this statement is not static. We monitor compliance through periodic checks, supplier engagement, and internal review of incidents or concerns. If a risk is identified, we will take corrective action and document the outcome. This includes reviewing procedures, strengthening controls, or increasing audit frequency when a removals company relationship presents elevated concern.
Annual review is an essential part of our governance framework. At least once every year, senior management reviews this statement, evaluates the effectiveness of our controls, and considers whether further action is required. The review takes account of audit findings, training activity, supplier performance, and any reported concerns. This ensures that our response remains practical, proportionate, and effective. Dundee Removals is committed to continuous improvement and to maintaining a business culture that does not tolerate exploitation.
By embedding these principles into our everyday operations, Dundee Removals aims to contribute to a safer and more ethical supply chain. We understand that eliminating modern slavery requires diligence, accountability, and cooperation across all areas of the business. Our statement reflects a firm commitment to responsible practice, human dignity, and lawful conduct in every aspect of our work.
We will continue to strengthen our policies, improve supplier oversight, and ensure that concerns can be raised freely and acted upon appropriately. Through careful monitoring and a clear zero-tolerance stance, Dundee Removals seeks to uphold the highest standards of integrity and prevent any involvement, direct or indirect, in modern slavery or human trafficking.