Modern Slavery Statement for Bow Movers

Bow Movers 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, child labour, debt bondage, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chain. As a responsible moving company, we recognise that transport, logistics, storage, and subcontracted services can present risks if not properly managed.

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery in every part of the business. This applies to our employees, contractors, agency workers, and suppliers. We require all personnel to uphold ethical labour standards and to act in accordance with applicable laws and our internal procedures. Any breach of this policy may result in immediate corrective action, including termination of employment or commercial relationships where appropriate.

Our Bow Movers modern slavery approach is built on prevention, detection, and accountability. We assess risk across recruitment, subcontracting, procurement, and service delivery. Particular attention is given to labour-intensive activities and to suppliers operating in sectors or regions where exploitation risks may be higher. We aim to identify issues early and to respond swiftly where concerns arise.

Supplier due diligence is an essential part of our framework. Before engaging a new supplier, Bow Movers may review its labour practices, ownership structure, workforce arrangements, and compliance history. We expect suppliers to confirm that they do not use forced, trafficked, or underage labour and that workers are treated lawfully and fairly.

We also carry out supplier audits on a risk-based basis. These audits may include document checks, site visits, worker interviews, and reviews of employment records, subcontracting arrangements, and payroll practices. Where a concern is identified, we request a corrective action plan and monitor progress closely. If a supplier fails to address serious issues, we reserve the right to suspend or end the relationship.

Training and awareness support this work. Relevant staff members are briefed on the signs of modern slavery, including restricted movement, withholding of documents, deceptive recruitment, unusual deductions, and controlled living conditions. Through ongoing awareness, our Bow Movers team is better equipped to recognise warning signs and escalate them appropriately.

Bow Movers provides multiple reporting channels so that concerns can be raised safely and promptly. Employees and contractors may report suspected misconduct through management, HR, or designated internal reporting procedures. Reports can be made confidentially, and we do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. All reports are assessed promptly and handled with sensitivity.

If a concern suggests possible modern slavery, we will investigate and, where necessary, involve appropriate external authorities. We will cooperate with lawful investigations and take steps to protect any affected individuals. Our response may include suspension of work, supplier reassessment, enhanced monitoring, or contract termination. The welfare of potentially vulnerable people is always prioritised.

Governance is central to the effectiveness of this statement. Senior management is responsible for ensuring that anti-slavery controls are embedded across procurement, operations, and supplier management. Internal responsibilities are reviewed regularly so that the policy remains practical, current, and aligned with business activity. This statement applies to the full Bow Movers modern slavery programme and is supported by wider ethical business standards.

We conduct an annual review of this statement and our related controls to confirm that they remain appropriate and effective. The review considers emerging risks, audit findings, incident reports, supplier performance, and any changes in legislation or industry expectations. Where improvements are identified, Bow Movers updates its procedures and strengthens training or oversight accordingly.

Our commitment is ongoing. Bow Movers will continue to improve its safeguards, refine supplier checks, and strengthen reporting routes so that exploitation has no place in our business or supply chain. We believe a responsible Bow Movers modern slavery statement should reflect action, not simply intention, and we are committed to maintaining high standards year after year.

This statement demonstrates Bow Movers’ clear position: modern slavery is unacceptable, preventable, and reportable. By combining a zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and an annual review process, we work to protect people and uphold ethical operations across everything we do.