Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Hackbridge

Commercial Waste Hackbridge affirms a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour across all operations. Our commitment to ethical labour standards underpins the provision of Hackbridge commercial waste services and governs how we engage with staff, contractors and suppliers. We insist on transparent practices and require that everyone who works with our commercial waste in Hackbridge upholds these values. We will not tolerate exploitation in any form.

The scope of this modern slavery statement covers all activities related to the collection, processing and disposal of waste across Hackbridge and surrounding areas. We set clear expectations in contracts and purchase orders and include clauses that require compliance with anti-slavery laws. All new suppliers are screened for compliance, and existing relationships are subject to ongoing review. Our policies apply to permanent, temporary, agency and subcontracted labour involved in providing commercial waste Hackbridge solutions.

Our zero-tolerance approach is supported by practical measures designed to identify and mitigate risks. These include mandatory training for staff, worker interviews where appropriate and clear escalation processes. We maintain a risk register focused on vulnerabilities in the waste management supply chain and use that register to prioritise audits and corrective action plans. Commercial waste providers operating in Hackbridge must demonstrate safe working conditions, lawful pay and voluntary employment.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We conduct regular supplier audits to assess compliance with anti-slavery standards, with intensified scrutiny for suppliers in high-risk geographies or those using complex subcontracting arrangements. Audits combine document reviews, site visits and worker interviews. Key audit activities include:

• Contractual review — ensuring supplier agreements include anti-slavery clauses and termination rights.
• On-site inspections — verifying working hours, accommodation and recruitment practices.
• Payroll verification — confirming wages, deductions and lawful employment status.
• Subcontractor mapping — identifying downstream suppliers in the Hackbridge commercial waste network.

Audit findings result in action plans, and persistent non-compliance triggers contract suspension or termination. We prioritise remediation that restores worker rights and prevents recurrence, while retaining the option to cease relationships where necessary. Our supplier due diligence is integrated into procurement for all commercial waste Hackbridge contracts and updated as risk profiles change.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We operate multiple safe reporting channels so that employees, contractors and those in our supply chain can raise concerns confidentially and without fear of reprisal. Reports can be made internally through line managers and human resources, and there is a protected escalation route for serious allegations. All reports are investigated promptly, documented and tracked to closure.

To encourage transparency we provide clear instructions on how to report suspected modern slavery within our operations and among our partners. Reports are assessed against our risk criteria, and substantiated incidents prompt immediate corrective measures. We ensure anonymity where requested and protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Commercial waste service providers in Hackbridge are reminded that raising concerns is a responsibility and a right.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement: this modern slavery statement is reviewed at least once every 12 months and whenever significant changes occur in our business or supply chain. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of our zero-tolerance policy, the impact of supplier audits and the responsiveness of reporting channels. Findings drive updates to training, procurement requirements and auditing frequency to strengthen safeguards across our commercial waste in Hackbridge operations.

Governance: senior management and the board receive regular reports on modern slavery risks and mitigation activities. Responsibility for implementing this statement sits with our compliance lead and procurement team, who work closely with operational managers delivering Hackbridge commercial waste services. We allocate resources to ensure audits are meaningful and remediation is timely.

We are committed to continuous improvement and collaboration with partners to eliminate modern slavery from our sector. Through robust supplier audits, clear reporting channels, and an uncompromising zero-tolerance policy, Commercial Waste Hackbridge strives to ensure that our commercial waste solutions are delivered with respect for human rights and dignity.

Declaration: this statement represents the steps taken during the reporting period to prevent modern slavery and sets out the policies and procedures we will continue to implement and strengthen. We will review progress annually and take decisive action where we discover non-compliance.