Modern Slavery Statement for Sweden Removals
Sweden Removals is committed to conducting business with integrity, dignity, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent forced labour, human trafficking, child labour, and all other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chain. Our zero-tolerance policy applies to every part of the business, including direct employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers. We expect all parties acting on our behalf to uphold the same standard and to act lawfully, ethically, and transparently at all times.
We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms and in any sector. As a removals company, we may engage third-party providers for transport, packaging, storage, cleaning, maintenance, and other support services. For that reason, Sweden Removals carries out proportionate due diligence before engaging suppliers and periodically reviews ongoing relationships. We assess each supplier’s labour practices, recruitment methods, subcontracting arrangements, and overall compliance culture. Where risks are identified, we require prompt corrective action and may suspend or end the relationship if concerns are not addressed.
Our governance framework is designed to prevent abuse and support accountability. Senior management is responsible for overseeing this statement and for promoting a culture in which concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation. Managers are expected to monitor working conditions, check identification and employment records where lawful, and ensure that workers are treated fairly. We also provide targeted awareness training so relevant staff can recognise warning signs such as excessive working hours, withholding of documents, restricted movement, or unexplained third-party control over wages.
Supplier oversight is a key part of our approach. We conduct supplier audits based on risk, focusing on high-risk categories and longer-term partnerships. These audits may include document reviews, worker interviews, site inspections, and checks on subcontractor use. If a supplier fails to meet our standards, we may issue an improvement plan, increase monitoring, or terminate the arrangement. We also encourage suppliers to maintain accurate employment records, respect freedom of movement, and ensure that all workers are engaged voluntarily and paid fairly.
Reporting concerns is essential to identifying and preventing harm. Sweden Removals maintains clear reporting channels so that employees, workers, suppliers, and other stakeholders can raise issues confidentially and in good faith. Concerns may relate to recruitment fees, passport retention, debt bondage, coercion, unsafe conditions, or other indicators of exploitation. All reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly, and handled with appropriate confidentiality. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who speaks up in good faith, and we aim to resolve concerns in a manner that protects the people involved.
Our risk management approach extends beyond direct employment. We recognise that modern slavery risks may arise in labour sourcing, cross-border recruitment, and complex subcontracting chains. To reduce these risks, we require suppliers to confirm compliance with applicable labour laws and to notify us of any material concerns involving their workforce. Where needed, we ask for evidence of wage records, right-to-work checks, and safe recruitment practices. This helps us strengthen oversight across the Sweden Removals supply chain and maintain a consistent standard of ethical conduct.
This statement is reviewed annually to reflect changes in our business, legislation, and risk profile. Each review considers audit findings, reported concerns, training completion, supplier performance, and any new areas of exposure. The annual review allows us to update our controls and reinforce continuous improvement. If a gap is identified, we document the issue, assign responsibility, and track corrective action to completion. Our objective is not only compliance, but also meaningful prevention of exploitation in all areas of operation.
Sweden Removals is committed to continual vigilance and ethical leadership. We will keep strengthening our policies, improving due diligence, and promoting awareness across the business. Through our zero-tolerance stance, structured supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and annual review process, we aim to help ensure that modern slavery has no place in our operations or supply chain. This commitment is central to how we work and to the standards we expect from everyone connected with Sweden Removals.