Modern Slavery Statement for Portugal Removals
Portugal Removals is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can appear in many industries, including transport, logistics, warehousing, subcontracted services, and goods procurement. Our position is clear: there is a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery.
As a removals company, we rely on a network of suppliers, contractors, and service providers. We therefore expect every business partner to share our ethical standards and to operate lawfully and responsibly. Our approach to slavery prevention is built on due diligence, accountability, and continuous monitoring. We aim to ensure that our Portugal removals activities remain transparent and that our procurement practices support fair treatment across every stage of service delivery.
We require all suppliers to comply with applicable labour laws, employment standards, and workplace protections. Before engaging a new supplier, we assess risk factors such as location, service type, labour model, and use of subcontracting. Where necessary, we request written assurances, conduct document checks, and evaluate policies relating to recruitment, working hours, pay, and worker welfare. High-risk relationships may be subject to enhanced review.
Our supplier audits are an important control measure in identifying and reducing risk. These audits may include on-site inspections, desktop reviews, interviews with management, and examination of records relating to workforce identity, payroll, and health and safety. If concerns are identified, we require corrective action within agreed timescales and may suspend or terminate the relationship if progress is not made. We expect our suppliers to cooperate fully with audit requests and to maintain accurate records.
To strengthen awareness, we provide internal guidance to staff involved in procurement, operations, and supplier management. Training focuses on recognising warning signs, such as restricted freedom of movement, withheld documents, unsafe accommodation, unusual wage deductions, or workers who appear fearful or controlled. This helps our teams remain alert to risks associated with modern slavery in removals services and related supply chains.
We also maintain reporting channels so that employees, contractors, and suppliers can raise concerns in confidence. Reports may be made without fear of retaliation, victimisation, or disadvantage. Concerns can relate to our own operations or to any party in our supply chain. All allegations are handled promptly, sensitively, and with discretion. Where appropriate, we investigate, preserve evidence, escalate internally, and take corrective or remedial action.
Portugal Removals understands that prevention is most effective when supported by strong governance. Responsibility for this statement rests with senior leadership, who review modern slavery risks as part of wider compliance oversight. We aim to embed ethical sourcing into daily decision-making, ensuring that commercial pressures never override our commitment to human dignity. This includes reviewing contract terms to reflect our expectations on labour rights, conduct, and audit cooperation.
We recognise that modern slavery risks may change over time due to market conditions, supplier changes, and regulatory developments. For that reason, this statement and our related controls are subject to an annual review. During the review, we assess the effectiveness of our policies, audits, training, and reporting processes, and we update our action plan where improvements are needed. The annual review also helps us identify emerging risks in Portugal removals operations and across associated service partners.
If a breach is confirmed, we respond proportionately and decisively. Possible actions include requiring immediate remediation, increasing monitoring, withholding new business, or ending the relationship. Where a situation may involve criminal activity or serious harm, we support appropriate escalation to relevant authorities and cooperate with lawful investigations. Our goal is not only compliance, but also meaningful protection for workers who may be vulnerable to exploitation.
We believe that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility requiring vigilance, collaboration, and clear standards. By combining a zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and annual review, Portugal Removals seeks to maintain a supply chain that respects human rights and ethical business practices. This statement reflects our current commitment and will continue to evolve as we strengthen our controls and expectations.
Portugal Removals modern slavery statement will remain aligned with our values of trust, accountability, and respect. We are committed to improving our processes year after year, ensuring that everyone connected to our business is treated with dignity and that our services are delivered responsibly. Through consistent oversight and strong supplier standards, we aim to play our part in preventing exploitation wherever it may exist.