Modern Slavery Statement for Scotland Removals

Scotland Removals confirms a clear and unequivocal zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking and all forms of forced labour. This Modern Slavery Statement (our anti-slavery statement) sets out the actions we take to prevent, detect and respond to slavery risks across our operations and supply chain. We will not tolerate exploitation and expect every colleague and supplier to uphold these standards.

Our statement covers all business activities in Scotland and associated procurement, logistics and subcontracted moving and storage services. Modern slavery for the purposes of this document includes forced labour, servitude, debt bondage and human trafficking. The Board of Scotland Removals has overall responsibility for ensuring this modern slavery policy is embedded across the organisation and applied consistently in our day-to-day operations.

We require all suppliers, contractors and partners to adhere to our labour and human rights expectations. These expectations are embedded in contractual terms and are part of tender evaluations. We actively assess suppliers for indicators of poor labour practices and we prohibit the use of exploitative recruitment, retention or payroll practices. Our procurement teams are trained to identify warning signs and escalate concerns for investigation.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audit Programme

We operate a risk-based approach to supplier audits and due diligence. Key components of our supplier compliance process include:

• Pre-engagement screening to verify labour standards and documentation before contracts are awarded;
• Contract clauses that require compliance with anti-slavery obligations and permit spot checks and audits;
• Regular supplier performance reviews and escalation for non-conformance.

Audit and Monitoring

Our supplier audits are a combination of desktop assessments, self-assessment questionnaires and on-site visits where risk indicators are present. Audits focus on working hours, wage payments, recruitment fees, identity checks and living conditions where relevant. If issues are found we require corrective action plans with timelines, and we reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships in cases of serious breaches.

We provide multiple reporting channels for concerns about modern slavery: an internal whistleblowing route, dedicated HR escalation, and senior management reporting. All reports are treated confidentially and investigated promptly. We emphasise protection for whistleblowers and do not tolerate retaliation. Anyone who suspects exploitation is encouraged to report, and reports will be acted on in line with our investigative protocols and legal obligations.

Training and awareness are central to preventing exploitation. We deliver regular training for employees involved in procurement, site management and customer relations so they can spot and report potential signs of modern slavery. Training materials include scenario-based learning and guidance on using the reporting channels. Our induction and refresher programmes ensure continuous awareness across the organisation.

Scotland Removals embeds anti-slavery obligations into supplier contracts, service level agreements and procurement policies. We require suppliers to maintain records that demonstrate compliance and to allow access for audits. Where high-risk activities are identified we work collaboratively with suppliers to remediate issues, implement improvements and monitor sustainable change.

We will publish this modern slavery statement annually and maintain an ongoing process of review. The annual review includes assessment of audit outcomes, any incidents or near-misses, training uptake, and changes in our supply chain risk profile. Performance metrics and improvement actions are reported to the Board, and adjustments to policy or resource allocation are made as necessary.

Our commitment is continual improvement: we review and strengthen supplier audits, extend training where needed and update Modern Slavery safeguards as sector risks evolve. We expect all business partners to join us in eradicating exploitation and to cooperate fully with checks and corrective measures.

By publishing this anti-slavery statement, Scotland Removals reaffirms its dedication to human rights and responsible business conduct. We will not accept modern slavery in any part of our operations or supply chain and we will take decisive action where risks or breaches are identified. This policy is reviewed at least once every twelve months to ensure relevance, effectiveness and alignment with best practice.