Switzerland Removals Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Switzerland Removals has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold the highest ethical standards and to protect the rights and dignity of everyone who contributes to our services.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Switzerland Removals has a clear zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced or compulsory labour, and child labour. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place within our own business or our wider supply chain.
All employees, contractors, and suppliers are expected to share and uphold this commitment. Any conduct that is inconsistent with our zero-tolerance policy is treated as a serious breach of our standards and may result in termination of employment or business relationships, as well as reporting to relevant authorities where appropriate.
Our Business and Supply Chain
Switzerland Removals provides professional removal and relocation services. Our operations rely on a network of suppliers and partners, including transport providers, storage facilities, packaging material suppliers, and labour agencies. We recognise that modern slavery risks can exist at multiple levels of the supply chain, particularly where temporary labour or subcontracted services are involved.
We aim to build long-term, transparent relationships with reputable suppliers that can demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical practices, fair working conditions, and compliance with all relevant employment and human rights legislation.
Supplier Standards and Audits
To support our zero-tolerance stance, we maintain clear expectations for our suppliers. We require suppliers to comply with all applicable labour, human rights, and health and safety laws, and to actively prevent modern slavery in their own operations and supply chains. These expectations are communicated through our supplier onboarding processes and contractual terms, where applicable.
Switzerland Removals conducts risk-based assessments of suppliers, focusing in particular on those that provide labour-intensive or subcontracted services. Where we identify higher-risk relationships, we may carry out additional due diligence, request supporting documentation, and undertake audits or site visits to verify compliance with our standards.
If a supplier is found to be in breach of our modern slavery requirements, we will work with them to address the issue through corrective action plans, closer monitoring, or re-audits. Where non-compliance is serious or repeated, we will consider suspending or ending the business relationship.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We actively encourage employees, contractors, suppliers, and any other stakeholders to raise concerns about potential modern slavery or unethical practices. Concerns can be reported to line managers, senior management, or through existing internal reporting channels. We are committed to investigating all reports promptly, sensitively, and, where possible, confidentially.
No one who raises a concern in good faith will suffer any form of retaliation or disadvantage. We treat all allegations seriously and take appropriate action where any suspicion or evidence of modern slavery is identified, including notifying relevant authorities when required.
Training and Awareness
Switzerland Removals recognises that awareness and understanding are critical to preventing modern slavery. We provide training and guidance to relevant employees, particularly those involved in procurement, supplier management, and operational oversight. This training highlights the signs of modern slavery, our internal reporting mechanisms, and the procedures for escalating concerns.
We also encourage open dialogue about ethical conduct and human rights across our business, promoting a culture where people feel responsible for identifying and addressing potential risks.
Monitoring, Accountability and Annual Review
Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery sits with the senior management of Switzerland Removals. They ensure that our policies, procedures, and due diligence activities remain effective and aligned with best practice and legal requirements.
We review this Modern Slavery Statement annually, or more frequently if necessary, to reflect changes in our business operations, supply chains, or regulatory environment. As part of this review, we evaluate the effectiveness of our risk assessments, supplier audits, training activities, and reporting mechanisms, and we seek opportunities to strengthen our controls and improve transparency.
This Statement has been approved by the management of Switzerland Removals and constitutes our current Modern Slavery Statement for the relevant financial year.
