Office Clearance Deptford Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Office Clearance Deptford to a zero-tolerance policy on slavery, forced labour and human trafficking in all forms. Our modern slavery policy for Office Clearance Deptford applies to all operations, employees and contractors and extends to our supply chains. We declare unequivocally that exploitation has no place in our business and that every reasonable step will be taken to prevent, identify and remediate any instances of modern slavery connected to our activities.

We define the scope of this anti-slavery statement to cover procurement, logistics, waste disposal and any contract or subcontract engaged by our Deptford office clearance teams. Our approach to the modern slavery statement for office clearance covers risk assessment, supplier engagement and employee training. We treat this as a core part of our corporate responsibility and expect the same standards from our supply partners. Respect for human rights and ethical sourcing are central to our values.

To ensure compliance across our supply chain we maintain a systematic supplier audit programme. The supplier audits include:

• Verifiable documentation checks for employment terms, right to work and working hours;
• On-site inspections and interviews where risk indicators are identified;
• Contractual clauses that require suppliers to adhere to our modern slavery policy;
• Corrective action plans and follow-up audits for any non-compliance;
• Risk-based prioritisation so high-risk suppliers receive more frequent scrutiny.

Reporting channels and employee protections

We operate clear and accessible reporting channels for anyone concerned about suspected abuse. Reports can be made confidentially through internal reporting lines, or anonymously where preferred. Our whistleblowing process is designed to protect reporters from retaliation and to ensure allegations are investigated promptly and impartially. All reports are logged, assessed and escalated as appropriate, with remediation actions recorded and monitored until closed.

Due diligence and contractual commitments

Office Clearance Deptford embeds anti-slavery due diligence into procurement decisions. We include explicit anti-slavery clauses in supplier contracts, require suppliers to provide evidence of ethical practices and reserve the right to terminate relationships where breaches are confirmed. Our due diligence includes financial and operational assessments, worker welfare checks and assessments of recruitment practices. We require transparency from our suppliers and expect them to demonstrate continual improvement.

Training and continuous improvement are essential to the success of this statement. We provide targeted training to staff who manage suppliers, carry out collections and handle disposed materials so that they can spot signs of exploitation and understand reporting obligations. Our internal champions promote awareness and ensure that our modern slavery statement for Office Clearance Deptford remains a living document integrated into day-to-day operations. We seek to collaborate with partners and peers to strengthen industry-wide responses to modern slavery.

We commit to an annual review of this statement and the policies, processes and supplier audits that support it. The annual review will evaluate the effectiveness of our zero-tolerance policy, the outcomes of supplier audits, trends from reporting channels and the impact of training programmes. Findings will inform updated risk assessments, revised contractual terms and any additional mitigation measures. Accountability for these actions sits with senior leadership who will approve and publish the review outcomes internally.

In summary, Office Clearance Deptford's anti-slavery policy is founded on prevention, detection and remediation. We will continue to refine our modern slavery statement and enforcement mechanisms, work collaboratively with the supply chain and maintain robust reporting channels. Our objective is to eliminate modern slavery from our operations and supply lines and to ensure that every clearance activity in Deptford reflects our commitment to human dignity and lawful employment practices.