Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Removal Uxbridge

Commercial Waste Removal Uxbridge is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our approach to preventing slavery, servitude, forced labour and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. We operate a zero-tolerance policy to any form of modern slavery and expect the same from our partners providing commercial waste removal in Uxbridge and surrounding areas.

Our statement applies to all employees, contractors and third-party suppliers engaged in services such as waste collection, recycling processing and site clearance. Uxbridge commercial waste removal activities are assessed for risk and managed through clear contractual obligations. We underline our expectation that people working across our value chain are treated with dignity, paid fairly and work voluntarily — no exceptions.

The core of our policy is a zero-tolerance policy towards any indicators of exploitation. This includes unacceptable recruitment fees, withholding of identity documents, retention of wages, threats, coercion or unsafe working conditions. We use a risk-based approach to identify potential vulnerabilities within our commercial waste services Uxbridge supply network and take decisive action where breaches are suspected.

We perform robust supplier due diligence and maintain a structured supplier audit programme. Supplier audits are central to our approach and include documentary checks, site visits and worker interviews where appropriate. Our supplier audits focus on:

• Verification of lawful right to work and appropriate employment records;
• Assessment of recruitment practices and fee policies;
• Health, safety and working condition inspections;
• Review of payroll and payment practices.

To support compliance, contracts with our suppliers of commercial waste removal services in Uxbridge include explicit anti-slavery clauses, audit rights and termination provisions for breaches. We prioritise suppliers who demonstrate continuous improvement and transparency. Where concerns are identified we require corrective action plans and follow-up audits, escalating to contract termination if necessary.

We also provide targeted training for procurement staff and operational managers so they can recognise the signs of modern slavery and understand how to respond. Training reinforces our expectations for suppliers and promotes consistent application of our supplier audits and contractual standards across every commercial waste removal partner in the region.

Reporting channels are essential to our protective framework. We maintain secure, confidential and multiple reporting mechanisms so employees, subcontractors and members of the public can raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Reports can be made through internal channels or anonymously where necessary. All reports are investigated promptly and impartially, and appropriate remediation or referral to authorities is actioned.

Our governance includes senior oversight of modern slavery risks, with responsibilities allocated to departmental heads and regular review by executive management. As part of continuous improvement, we monitor key performance indicators such as audit completion rates, reported incidents, corrective actions closed and supplier compliance trends for Uxbridge waste removal activities.

This statement will be reviewed at least annually to ensure our modern slavery prevention measures remain effective and proportionate to the evolving risks in the waste management sector. The annual review evaluates the outcomes of supplier audits, the effectiveness of reporting channels, training uptake and incident outcomes, and updates our strategy accordingly.