Elephant and Castle Man with Van Modern Slavery Statement

Elephant and Castle Man with Van commits to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. This statement outlines our zero-tolerance policy, due diligence processes, supplier audits, reporting channels, and our approach to annual review. The commitment applies to all people and partners working with Elephant & Castle Man with Van or any Elephant and Castle removal services contracted by our organisation.

We operate as a local removals and man-and-van provider and recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights. Our policy covers employees, agency workers, subcontractors and suppliers who provide goods and services to Elephant and Castle man and van operations. We will not knowingly engage with any party that uses forced labour, bonded labour or exploits vulnerable workers.

Zero-tolerance policy: Elephant and Castle man with van enforces a strict prohibition against modern slavery. Any breach of this policy will result in immediate investigation and, where appropriate, termination of contracts or employment. We take a proactive stance that includes clear contractual obligations requiring suppliers and partners to comply with anti-slavery legislation and industry standards.

Policies, Controls and Risk Assessment

Our anti-slavery controls include:

• Contract Clauses: Mandatory anti-slavery clauses in supplier contracts.
• Risk-Based Due Diligence: Regular assessment of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Staff Training: Awareness programmes for employees and management.

Supplier audits and due diligence

We conduct supplier audits proportionate to the level of risk identified. For higher-risk suppliers we carry out on-site inspections, verify employment records and check compliance with labour standards. For lower-risk suppliers we perform desktop assessments and request evidence of policies. Audits are led by trained compliance staff or accredited third-party auditors where necessary.

Audit findings are documented, and corrective action plans are required for any non-compliance. If a supplier fails to address serious issues within an agreed timeframe, Elephant and Castle removal man with van will suspend or terminate the relationship. We also monitor recruitment practices to ensure workers are not subject to recruitment fees or debt bondage, and that wage and hour practices comply with legal minimums.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

Elephant & Castle Man with Van provides multiple reporting channels to raise concerns about modern slavery. These include secure anonymous reporting mechanisms, an internal escalation route to senior management, and a process to escalate matters to appropriate authorities if required. We encourage all staff, contractors and supply chain workers to report concerns without fear of retaliation.

Reports are treated confidentially and investigated promptly. We protect whistleblowers and ensure that no adverse action is taken against anyone who raises a genuine concern. Our approach is to be transparent and supportive while ensuring robust investigative procedures so that victims receive appropriate support and remedial actions are implemented.

Annual review, training and continuous improvement

Elephant and Castle man-and-van undertakes an annual review of our modern slavery measures to assess effectiveness and identify improvements. This review examines audit outcomes, incident reports, supplier performance, and training completion rates. We maintain measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track progress and report findings to senior leadership.

Training is provided to all relevant staff, with enhanced training for procurement and operations teams who engage directly with suppliers and subcontractors. We update training materials regularly to reflect legal changes and emerging risks in the removals and man with van sector. Elephant Castle man with van fosters a culture where safeguarding human rights is part of everyday decision-making.

We require suppliers to demonstrate continuous compliance, share remediation plans when issues arise, and participate in follow-up audits. Our procurement procedures include screening for modern slavery indicators and ongoing monitoring to reduce the risk of exploitation in the supply chain of Elephant and Castle removal services.

In conclusion, Elephant and Castle Man with Van remains resolute in its commitment to combat modern slavery. Through a combination of policy, supplier audits, clear reporting channels, training and an annual review cycle, we strive to eliminate exploitation from our operations and supply chains and ensure that all workers are treated with dignity and respect.