Modern Slavery Statement for France Removals
France Removals is committed to conducting business with integrity, respect, and accountability. As a provider operating across domestic and international moving services, we recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms, including forced labour, servitude, human trafficking, debt bondage, and the exploitation of vulnerable workers. Our France Removals modern slavery statement reflects our zero-tolerance approach and sets out the steps we take to prevent abuse within our operations and supply chains. We expect everyone acting on our behalf to support fair working conditions, lawful employment, and ethical business conduct.
Our commitment applies to all parts of the business, including office administration, logistics, storage, packing, transportation, subcontracted work, and procurement. We understand that modern slavery in removals may be hidden behind complex labour arrangements, temporary staffing, or cross-border supply chains. For that reason, we take a risk-based approach to identifying where vulnerabilities may exist and we review our controls regularly. This includes assessing labour practices, verifying right-to-work processes, and ensuring wage, hour, and welfare standards are respected.
We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of exploitation. Any employee, contractor, or supplier found to be involved in modern slavery may face immediate corrective action, suspension of work, or termination of the relationship. Where necessary, we will notify the relevant authorities and cooperate fully with investigations. Our policy is communicated internally and reinforced through onboarding, management oversight, and ongoing training so that everyone understands their responsibility to help prevent abuse.
Supplier management is central to our approach. We expect suppliers, subcontractors, and labour providers to share our standards and comply with all applicable laws relating to employment, safety, and human rights. As part of our due diligence, we carry out supplier audits and assessments based on risk level, service type, and geography. These audits may include document reviews, worker interviews, checks on pay records, and verification of recruitment practices. If concerns are identified, we require a clear remediation plan and monitor progress closely.
France Removals also seeks to prevent hidden risks in recruitment and subcontracting. We do not permit fees to be charged to workers for obtaining employment through our supply chain, and we expect suppliers to use lawful, transparent recruitment methods. We pay attention to signs of coercion, passport retention, excessive overtime, restricted freedom of movement, or other indicators of exploitation. These measures help strengthen our anti-slavery controls and reduce the likelihood of harm in both direct operations and third-party arrangements.
We encourage open communication and provide multiple reporting channels for raising concerns. Employees and workers may report suspected misconduct through line management, HR, or other internal reporting routes. Concerns may be raised confidentially and, where possible, anonymously. Reports are reviewed promptly, handled sensitively, and investigated without retaliation. We make it clear that no one will suffer disadvantage for speaking up in good faith about a possible modern slavery issue.
Our response to any allegation is proportionate and decisive. Where a concern is substantiated, we will act to protect affected individuals, preserve evidence, and remove risk from the business relationship. Depending on the findings, actions may include enhanced monitoring, supplier remediation, suspension, or termination. We also review whether our own processes contributed to the issue, so that lessons can be incorporated into our internal controls and procurement practices. This strengthens our France removals slavery prevention framework and supports continuous improvement.
Training is another important part of our programme. Staff with responsibilities in procurement, operations, and management receive guidance on recognising warning signs and applying due diligence. Awareness is reinforced through policy updates and internal communications, helping teams understand how exploitation may present in a moving, storage, or transport environment. By improving knowledge across the organisation, we increase the likelihood of early detection and effective intervention.
Annual review is built into our governance process. This statement, together with our related policies and procedures, is reviewed at least once every year to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with current legal and operational risks. The review considers audit findings, reported concerns, supplier performance, and changes in legislation or business structure. Where improvements are needed, we update our controls and communicate changes across the organisation. Through this ongoing cycle of review and action, France Removals remains committed to preventing modern slavery and upholding ethical standards throughout its operations and supply chain.