Modern Slavery Statement for Man And Van Homerton

Man And Van Homerton is committed to conducting business ethically, responsibly, and with full respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach to preventing slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms, and we take a zero-tolerance policy toward any practice that exploits people or undermines their dignity. Our commitment applies to our employees, contractors, and all suppliers and partners associated with our removals and transport activities.

As a company operating in a fast-moving service environment, Man and Van Homerton understands the importance of transparency and vigilance. We expect everyone connected with our business to act lawfully and ethically, and we require our commercial relationships to reflect those same values. This statement is reviewed and embedded in our wider compliance culture, where respect, fairness, and accountability are fundamental principles. We do not accept ignorance as an excuse for poor labour practices, and we actively seek to identify and reduce risk wherever it may arise.

Our due diligence process begins with supplier onboarding and continues throughout the life of each relationship. We assess suppliers based on their labour standards, recruitment practices, and willingness to cooperate with our checks. Where appropriate, we carry out supplier audits to verify working conditions, wage practices, identity verification procedures, and subcontracting controls. If any concern is identified, we investigate promptly and require corrective action. Persistent non-compliance may result in suspension or termination of the relationship. These measures help ensure that Man and Van Homerton is working only with responsible businesses.

We also maintain clear reporting channels so that concerns can be raised safely and without fear of retaliation. Employees and associated workers are encouraged to report suspicions of modern slavery, unsafe recruitment, coercion, or exploitation through internal management routes. All concerns are treated seriously, investigated discreetly, and escalated where necessary. We encourage a culture of openness in which people feel confident speaking up if something appears unusual. This helps Man And Van Homerton respond quickly and appropriately to possible abuse.

Training plays an important role in prevention. Relevant staff members receive awareness guidance on recognising indicators of modern slavery, including restricted freedom of movement, withholding of documents, unusual control by third parties, and signs of fear or distress. We want our team to remain alert and informed, because early detection is critical. By building understanding across the business, Man and Van Homerton strengthens its ability to challenge exploitative behaviour and support ethical decision-making in everyday operations.

Our expectations extend beyond direct operations and into the wider supply chain. We prefer working with suppliers that demonstrate fairness, lawful employment, and transparency in worker management. Where risk is higher, we may request evidence of recruitment records, right-to-work checks, payroll controls, and sub-contracting arrangements. We also encourage suppliers to adopt their own anti-slavery controls so that responsibility is shared throughout the chain. In this way, Man And Van Homerton seeks to promote practical and measurable safeguards against exploitation.

Monitoring and governance are central to our approach. Senior management holds responsibility for overseeing compliance and ensuring modern slavery risks remain part of our regular business discussions. Any significant issue identified through audits, reporting, or supplier assessment is documented and reviewed. Where needed, we will implement remediation steps, strengthen controls, and revisit risk exposure. This careful oversight supports our aim to maintain ethical standards in a sector where subcontracting and temporary labour may create vulnerability.

We are committed to annual review of this statement and of the controls that support it. Each year, Man and Van Homerton evaluates its progress, considers new risks, and updates its response where business practices or legal expectations have changed. This review enables us to strengthen our policies and improve the effectiveness of our anti-slavery measures. Continuous improvement is essential, and we intend to keep refining our approach so that it remains robust, relevant, and practical.

Through this statement, Man And Van Homerton reaffirms its determination to operate with integrity and to support the elimination of modern slavery in all forms. Our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, reporting channels, and annual review process form the foundation of our commitment. We will continue to act responsibly, monitor risk carefully, and expect the highest ethical standards from those with whom we work. Protecting human rights is not optional; it is central to how we conduct business.