Modern Slavery Statement for Removals Todenmark
Removals Todenmark is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, forced labour, servitude, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. Our zero-tolerance policy applies to every part of the business, from frontline service delivery to procurement and subcontracted work. We believe that ethical practice is not optional; it is a core requirement of responsible trading.
As a removals company, we recognise that our sector can involve multiple service partners, temporary labour, transport providers, and material suppliers. For that reason, Removals Todenmark maintains clear expectations for all third parties. We require suppliers to comply with all applicable laws, uphold fair working conditions, and demonstrate that workers are treated with dignity. Any breach of these standards may result in corrective action, suspension, or termination of the relationship.
Our approach begins with due diligence. Before engaging a new supplier, Removals Todenmark assesses the nature of the work, the location of operations, and the potential risks of exploitation. We look for warning signs such as withheld documents, excessive recruitment fees, restricted freedom of movement, or unclear employment arrangements. Where concerns arise, we expect prompt clarification and improvement. If a supplier cannot meet our ethical standards, we will not proceed with the relationship.
Supplier Oversight and Audit Process
We conduct supplier audits and periodic reviews to check that standards remain high throughout the year. These audits may include document checks, worker welfare assessments, and verification of subcontracting arrangements. We focus on higher-risk areas, including labour sourcing, transport, cleaning, packaging, and seasonal support services. This process helps us identify and address risks before they become serious issues.
Where non-compliance is identified, Removals Todenmark takes a proportionate but firm response. This may include requiring a corrective action plan, increasing monitoring, or ending the contract if necessary. We also expect suppliers to cascade equivalent standards to their own subcontractors. In this way, our commitment to preventing modern slavery extends beyond our direct relationships and into the wider supply chain.
Training and awareness are important parts of our programme. Relevant staff are encouraged to understand the signs of exploitation, including fearfulness, unpaid overtime, limited personal freedom, and dependence on a supervisor for basic needs. By promoting vigilance, we strengthen our ability to recognise risk early and respond appropriately. Modern slavery prevention is embedded into our culture, not treated as a one-time exercise.
Reporting Channels and Concerns
Removals Todenmark provides clear reporting channels so that concerns can be raised safely and in good faith. Employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders are expected to speak up if they suspect misconduct or abusive working practices. Reports are handled confidentially and reviewed without delay. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern honestly, even if an investigation does not confirm a breach.
Any allegation is taken seriously and assessed through an appropriate internal process. If needed, we will investigate further, request records, interview relevant parties, and take protective action. Our priority is to support affected individuals and stop harmful practices quickly. We believe that effective reporting systems are essential to responsible business conduct and to the protection of vulnerable workers.
This statement is reviewed at least annually to ensure it remains accurate, relevant, and aligned with our business activities. The annual review considers changes in legislation, operational risks, supplier performance, and lessons learned from audits or investigations. Where improvements are needed, we update our procedures and strengthen controls. Removals Todenmark is committed to continual improvement and to maintaining a workplace and supply chain free from exploitation.
Annual Commitment
The leadership of Removals Todenmark supports this statement and expects every employee and supplier to uphold its principles. We will continue to monitor risk, apply our zero-tolerance policy consistently, and improve the effectiveness of our supplier audits and reporting channels. Through these measures, we aim to ensure that our operations reflect fairness, accountability, and respect for human rights at all times.