Modern Slavery Statement for Switzerland Removals
Switzerland Removals 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 forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. As a removals company working with transport, packing, warehousing, and support services, we recognise that vigilance is essential across every part of our business.
We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery in all forms. This applies to our employees, agency staff, contractors, and suppliers. We expect everyone associated with Switzerland Removals to uphold the same ethical standards and to act lawfully, fairly, and responsibly. Any breach of this policy may result in corrective action, contract termination, or referral to the relevant authorities where appropriate.
Our commitment is supported by internal controls, training, and due diligence measures designed to identify and reduce risk. We review working arrangements carefully, pay attention to recruitment practices, and seek reassurance that workers are employed voluntarily and treated with dignity. Switzerland Removals understands that modern slavery can exist in hidden ways, so we aim to remain alert to warning signs such as withheld documents, excessive overtime, unsafe accommodation, or unexplained third-party control over workers.
Supplier management is a key part of our approach. We conduct supplier audits and assessments to evaluate the labour standards, employment practices, and ethical compliance of the businesses we rely on. These reviews may include checks on recruitment methods, wage practices, subcontracting arrangements, identity verification processes, and site conditions. Where risks are identified, we seek prompt corrective action and may request evidence of improvement before continuing the relationship.
We expect our suppliers to maintain fair employment practices, prohibit exploitative recruitment fees, and ensure that workers are free to leave employment in line with applicable laws and contracts. This expectation is communicated at onboarding and reinforced through ongoing monitoring. If a supplier cannot demonstrate compliance, we will take proportionate action, which may include suspension, remediation planning, or ending the commercial arrangement.
Awareness and reporting are equally important. Switzerland Removals encourages employees and partners to raise concerns if they suspect unethical conduct, unsafe working practices, or any form of exploitation. Reports can be made through internal reporting channels, and concerns are treated seriously, confidentially, and without retaliation. We want people to feel safe speaking up, knowing that disclosures will be reviewed carefully and handled with discretion.
Our reporting channels support early intervention and help us respond to possible risks before they escalate. All concerns are assessed by appropriate management, and where necessary, they may trigger further investigation, supplier review, or engagement with external specialists. We also promote an open culture in which employees understand that modern slavery concerns are not only permitted to be raised, but actively welcomed as part of our responsibility to protect people.
We provide periodic guidance to relevant teams so they can recognise indicators of exploitation, especially in higher-risk areas such as subcontracted labour, seasonal work, and cross-border services. This helps ensure that our obligations are understood across the organisation. In practice, this means choosing reputable partners, documenting checks, and strengthening oversight where risk is greater.
This statement is reviewed annually to confirm that it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with current risks and legal expectations. The annual review considers audit findings, supplier performance, reported concerns, training needs, and any changes in our business structure or supply chain. Where improvements are identified, we update our policies and procedures accordingly to strengthen prevention.
By maintaining a zero-tolerance stance, carrying out supplier audits, supporting strong reporting channels, and completing an annual review, Switzerland Removals reinforces its commitment to ethical business conduct. We recognise that combating modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility, and we will continue to improve our controls so that our operations and supply chains remain respectful, lawful, and free from exploitation.