Modern Slavery Statement
Queen's Park Movers Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Queen's Park Movers in recognition of our responsibility to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business relationships and to implementing effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our organisation or in any of our supply chains.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Queen's Park Movers has a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour. We expect the same high standards from all those we work with, including employees, contractors, suppliers, and other business partners. Any indication that a person may be subject to exploitation, coercion, or abuse of vulnerability is treated with the utmost seriousness and addressed in line with our internal procedures.
Our zero-tolerance policy is embedded in our core values and guides our day-to-day decision-making. We will not knowingly engage with any party that fails to uphold these standards and will take swift and decisive action where a breach is identified.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Queen's Park Movers provides moving, relocation, and associated services. Our operations rely on a network of suppliers and contractors, including providers of vehicles, equipment, packaging materials, storage facilities, and labour services. We recognise that modern slavery risks can exist at multiple tiers of the supply chain, and we are committed to identifying and addressing these risks in a systematic and proportionate way.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We require our key suppliers and contractors to operate in accordance with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws. Our supplier onboarding process includes an assessment of their ethical and labour practices, including their own modern slavery policies and procedures where relevant.
Queen's Park Movers conducts periodic audits and reviews of selected suppliers based on risk, size, and the nature of the services provided. These audits may include requests for supporting documentation, confirmation of employment practices, and, where appropriate, on-site visits. Where concerns are identified, we work with suppliers to develop corrective action plans and reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships with any supplier that fails to make satisfactory improvements or is found to be complicit in modern slavery.
Risk Assessment and Due Diligence
We regularly assess the potential exposure of our operations and supply chains to modern slavery risks. This includes considering the geographic location of suppliers, the type of work involved, the reliance on temporary or migrant labour, and sector-specific risk indicators. Our due diligence processes are designed to identify high-risk areas so that we can focus additional monitoring and engagement where it is most needed.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
Queen's Park Movers encourages all employees, contractors, and suppliers to speak up if they have concerns about possible instances of modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Concerns can be raised to line managers, senior management, or through our internal reporting procedures. Reports may be made in confidence, and we do not tolerate any form of retaliation against individuals who raise genuine concerns, even if they turn out to be mistaken.
All reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly. Where an investigation identifies potential modern slavery or related abuses, we will take appropriate action, which may include engaging with authorities, supporting affected individuals, and reviewing relationships with implicated parties.
Training and Awareness
We provide guidance and awareness materials to relevant staff so they can recognise the signs of modern slavery and understand how to respond to concerns. Employees involved in procurement, supplier management, and recruitment receive enhanced training to ensure they understand the risks and our expectations of third parties.
Monitoring, Accountability, and Annual Review
Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery rests with the senior management of Queen's Park Movers. They ensure that policies and procedures remain effective and aligned with legal requirements and good practice. We monitor the implementation of our measures and continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our controls.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to reflect any changes in our business, legislation, or risk profile. Updated statements are approved at a senior level and made available to stakeholders as part of our commitment to transparency and continuous improvement.
Queen's Park Movers remains firmly committed to playing its part in the global effort to eradicate modern slavery and human trafficking and to ensuring that dignity, fairness, and respect are upheld throughout our operations and supply chains.
