Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Removal Acton

Commercial Waste Removal Acton is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out our approach to eliminating forced labour, exploitation and other forms of modern slavery from our Acton commercial waste services and related activities. We recognise our responsibility to be vigilant and to act with integrity, ensuring that every person working directly or indirectly for our business is treated with dignity and fairness.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and exploitation. Our zero tolerance stance applies to all staff, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers engaged in commercial waste removal in Acton and surrounding areas. Any breach of this policy will result in immediate investigation and, where appropriate, disciplinary action or termination of contracts. We insist that our partners share this commitment and meet the standards we require.

Scope and application: This modern slavery and human trafficking statement covers all activities undertaken by our Acton commercial waste disposal teams, including refuse collection, recycling, hazardous waste handling and transfer station operations. It also governs relationships with third parties, including logistics providers and supply chain partners involved in commercial waste removal Acton-wide.

Supplier due diligence and supplier audits

We perform proportionate due diligence on suppliers and contractors. Our supplier onboarding includes checks on labour practices, working hours and recruitment processes. We monitor suppliers regularly and require evidence of lawful employment. For higher-risk suppliers we deploy enhanced checks and seek independent verifications where necessary.

Supplier audits: We conduct scheduled and unannounced audits of high-risk providers. Audit activities include document reviews, site visits, interviews with workers where permitted, and cross-checking payroll and recruitment records. Where audits reveal concerns, we require corrective action plans and may suspend or terminate relationships until satisfactory remediation is achieved. These processes apply to both Acton commercial rubbish removal contractors and ancillary services supporting our operations.

We maintain a procurement policy that requires contractual clauses prohibiting forced labour, child labour and human trafficking. Contracts with suppliers of Acton commercial waste services include rights to audit, reporting obligations and termination clauses for non-compliance.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We provide multiple confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and the public to raise concerns about modern slavery in our operations or supply chain. Reports can be made internally through our anonymous reporting system or escalated to senior compliance leads. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and treat all reports with urgency and sensitivity.

How we respond: All allegations are logged, risk-assessed and investigated by appropriately trained staff. Where necessary, we work with external specialists, legal advisors and relevant authorities to ensure victims receive support and that perpetrators are held accountable. Our approach balances swift action with careful safeguarding of affected individuals.

Training and awareness: We deliver targeted training for staff involved in procurement, operations and fleet management across Acton commercial waste services. Training covers identification of modern slavery indicators, appropriate reporting procedures, and supplier engagement techniques. Managers receive additional guidance on conducting due diligence and responding to incidents.

Our commitment is reinforced by a governance framework overseen by senior management. Performance indicators relating to modern slavery prevention are embedded into our corporate responsibility metrics and supplier performance reviews. We maintain clear accountability lines for compliance across business units providing commercial waste removal in Acton and affiliated operations.

Key elements of our approach include:

• Zero-tolerance policy: Immediate action on confirmed breaches.
• Supplier audits: Risk-based inspection and verification.
• Reporting channels: Confidential and anonymous reporting available.
• Training: Ongoing awareness programmes for staff and contractors.

Annual review and continuous improvement: We review this statement and our processes at least once a year. The annual review assesses the effectiveness of due diligence, audit outcomes, reports received and remedial actions taken. Findings inform updates to policies, contractual terms and training curricula. Where trends indicate increased risk in any part of our supply chain — for instance, in specialised waste handling or temporary labour for Acton commercial waste operations — we enhance controls accordingly.

We are committed to collaborating with industry peers, local authorities and supply chain partners to share best practice and drive collective improvements across the sector. Our aim is to eradicate modern slavery from every stage of the commercial waste life cycle, from collection to final processing, and to ensure that our Acton commercial waste removal activities set a standard for ethical operations.

This statement is approved by senior leadership and will be published and updated following the annual review cycle. We remain dedicated to a proactive, transparent and accountable approach to preventing modern slavery and protecting vulnerable workers across our business and supply chain.