Modern Slavery Statement — Edmonton House Clearance

Edmonton House Clearance is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and corporate responsibility. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking, and we expect the same standards from all partners who work with our Edmonton house clearance teams. Every employee, contractor and supplier must act in accordance with this statement and with relevant laws.

Our policy is clear: we will not tolerate exploitation. The Edmonton home clearance staff receive clear instructions that any suspicion of coercion, deception, or unfair treatment of workers will trigger immediate action. We commit to protecting vulnerable individuals and ensuring that our services remain free from any form of human rights abuse. This statement applies across all activities of our Edmonton clearance services and to our relationships with third parties.

Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

We maintain an ongoing risk assessment program to identify where modern slavery risks may arise in our supply chain, particularly in areas offering manual labour, transport and waste disposal. Our due diligence processes include background checks on suppliers, review of contractual terms and monitoring of compliance with labour standards. Where necessary, we require suppliers to provide assurances and evidence of lawful employment practices. We also integrate anti-slavery risk indicators into procurement decisions and contract renewals.

Supplier audits and verification

Edmonton house-clearance procurement teams carry out regular supplier audits to verify compliance. Audits include site visits, documentation checks and interviews. We use a tiered approach:

• Initial screening — review of paperwork and policies;
• On-site inspections — physical checks of working conditions;
• Corrective action plans — mandatory remediation where issues are found.

We require all key suppliers to sign supplier codes of conduct that explicitly prohibit forced labour, child labour and human trafficking. Where suppliers fail to meet our standards, we will work with them to implement remediation; persistent non-compliance may result in contract termination. Our procurement contracts contain clauses that allow us to audit and suspend suppliers found to be in breach of these terms.

Training is provided to staff in procurement, operations and frontline clearance teams to help them recognise signs of exploitation and to understand reporting obligations. The Edmonton Clearance Services induction includes modules on ethical sourcing, safe recruitment and worker welfare, and refresher sessions are held regularly to reinforce these commitments.

We also assess business partners and sub-contractors through risk-based screening. This includes checks on recruitment agents, transport providers and waste management contractors to ensure no part of the supply chain creates exposure to modern slavery risks.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Every person engaged with our Edmonton house clearance operations is encouraged to report concerns. We provide multiple confidential reporting channels for employees and third parties to raise issues without fear of retaliation. Reports are investigated promptly and thoroughly by qualified personnel. We maintain strict confidentiality and protection for whistleblowers and ensure that allegations are handled sensitively and professionally.

When a report indicates potential modern slavery, we follow a documented process that includes immediate risk mitigation, internal investigation and engagement with external agencies if required. Remediation can include support for affected individuals, contract termination, and cooperation with law enforcement or charities specialising in victim support.

Governance, Monitoring and Annual Review

Governance of this statement rests with senior management who are responsible for oversight, implementation and resources. We maintain records of audits, investigations, training and supplier assessments to demonstrate compliance and continuous improvement. Performance indicators include the number of supplier audits completed, training hours delivered and incidents investigated.

We will review this Modern Slavery Statement at least once every 12 months to evaluate effectiveness and to update policies, procedures and controls as needed. The annual review includes a reassessment of risk, evaluation of supplier performance and development of additional mitigation measures. Where appropriate, we will revise procurement clauses and strengthen training to reflect emerging risks.

Conclusion: Edmonton house clearance teams are fully committed to eradicating modern slavery from our operations and supply chains. We maintain a zero-tolerance stance, rigorous supplier audits, clear reporting channels and a formal annual review process to ensure transparency and accountability across all our Edmonton house-clearance activities.