Modern Slavery Statement for Office Clearance

Office Clearance is committed to conducting all aspects of our commercial office clearance and office-clearing services with the highest ethical standards. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach to forced labour, human trafficking and any form of modern slavery across our operations and supply chains. We recognise responsibility for ensuring that corporate office clearance activities are free from exploitation and that each contract we undertake upholds human rights.

We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy that applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged in office furniture removal, workplace decommissioning and corporate office clearance projects. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious disciplinary matter and may result in contract termination or legal action where appropriate. Our stance is unequivocal: modern slavery has no place in a responsible office clearance business.

Implementation of this policy is embedded into procurement decisions, site management and project delivery processes. For our office removal and office asset disposal services we require suppliers to comply with our ethical standards and to provide evidence of lawful employment practices. We include clauses in contracts that mandate adherence to anti-slavery laws and request documentation to demonstrate fair pay, lawful working hours and safe working conditions.

To ensure compliance we conduct regular supplier audits and risk assessments. These reviews evaluate labour practices, subcontractor arrangements and the potential for exploitation within the supply chain for office clearance work. Audits include documentation checks, site visits and where necessary third-party inspections focused on high-risk suppliers and regions engaged in office clearing services.

We maintain a programme of supplier due diligence that incorporates screening, performance monitoring and corrective action plans. Where audits identify deficiencies, we work collaboratively with suppliers to remediate issues and set timelines for improvement; persistent non-compliance leads to de-selection. Our supplier management approach covers procurement for waste removal, reuse and recycling partners who support our office clearance operations.

Key components of our anti-slavery measures include:

• Risk-based supplier audits targeted at higher-risk categories within commercial office clearance and asset disposal;
• Contractual clauses requiring transparency on employment practices and subcontractor use;
• Training for staff involved in procurement and site supervision to recognise signs of labour exploitation;
• Reporting channels that enable confidential escalation of concerns without fear of retaliation.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Reporting channels are available to all staff, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery within our office clearance activities. We encourage prompt reporting via internal hotlines and anonymous reporting tools. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and handled with confidentiality to protect whistleblowers.

Investigation and Response

All allegations are assessed by our compliance team and, if justified, escalated to senior management. Investigations may involve site inspections, supplier interviews and collaboration with external experts. Remedial actions can include terminating contracts, supporting affected workers and notifying enforcement authorities where necessary. We also track incidents and outcomes to inform continuous improvement of our anti-slavery controls.

Annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and associated policies is carried out to ensure effectiveness and relevance. Each year we publish a reviewed statement describing progress, audit findings, training completion rates and any changes made to procurement or operational practices. Continuous monitoring ensures our workplace clearance, office junk removal and corporate move services reflect evolving best practice to mitigate slavery risks.