Modern Slavery Statement — Office Clearance Elephant and Castle

Office Clearance Elephant and Castle is committed to a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour in any part of our operations or supply chain. This statement sets out our approach to preventing exploitation across our office clearance and commercial relocation services in Elephant and Castle and surrounding areas. We recognise the moral, legal and business imperative to identify, prevent and remediate any risks of slavery and servitude in materials handling, disposal and labour supply.

We apply clear governance and accountability: senior management lead our anti-slavery strategy and our policies apply to every employee and contractor engaged in office clearance at Elephant and Castle. Our staff receive training to recognise indicators of exploitation and to follow reporting procedures. The policy is communicated to all new hires and reinforced through regular briefings and toolbox talks so that everyone understands that exploitation will not be tolerated.

Supplier expectations and due diligence

We require all suppliers and subcontractors to adhere to our supplier code of conduct. During tendering and onboarding we perform risk-based due diligence that includes checks for labour compliance, right-to-work documentation and ethical recruitment practices. Our procurement criteria favour suppliers who demonstrate strong worker protections and transparent employment practices. Key elements include:

• Mandatory contractual clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery laws.
• Verification of employment records and the prohibition of deposit-taking or withholding of identity documents.
• Requirement for safe, voluntary recruitment and payment of legal wages.

To ensure these standards are maintained, we conduct regular supplier audits and site inspections focused on risk areas within the Elephant and Castle office clearance ecosystem. Audits combine self-assessment questionnaires, documentary review and targeted on-site visits. Where audits identify concerns, we work with suppliers on corrective action plans and reserve the right to terminate relationships where improvements are not made.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We maintain multiple secure reporting channels so employees, subcontractors and third parties can raise concerns confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Reports are investigated promptly by trained compliance personnel. We emphasise anonymity where requested and ensure protection against any form of victimisation. Examples of reporting measures include internal hotlines and a written escalation protocol for urgent safeguarding matters.

Our approach to remediation is survivor-centred: when exploitation is suspected or confirmed we prioritise the safety and welfare of affected individuals. This may include halting on-site activity, providing access to medical or advocacy services, cooperating with law enforcement and engaging independent advisors. We document corrective measures and report outcomes to senior leadership. The Elephant & Castle office-clearance teams are trained to respond compassionately and lawfully in every instance.

Continuous improvement through annual review underpins our strategy. Each year we undertake a formal review of our modern slavery risk profile, audit results and the effectiveness of training and reporting channels. The annual review drives updates to policy, supplier standards and resource allocation. Performance metrics, including audit findings, training completion rates and incident resolution times, are reported to the board as part of this cycle.

Commitment and transparency: Office clearance teams at Elephant and Castle will remain vigilant and proactive. We will continue to strengthen procurement controls, expand supplier audits and reinforce our whistleblowing mechanisms. This statement reflects our ongoing pledge to eliminate modern slavery from our operations and supply chain, and to embed ethical practices across every stage of office clearance, waste handling and relocation services. We will update this statement following each annual review to reflect new insights and actions taken to protect workers and uphold human rights.