Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Removal Southgate

Commercial Waste Removal Southgate is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the policies and steps we take to ensure workers are treated with dignity and that unlawful practices have no place in our business. We apply a zero-tolerance policy to any form of forced labour, bonded labour, child labour or exploitation across all elements of our commercial waste management services.

We operate as a responsible provider of Commercial Waste Removal in Southgate and recognise our responsibility to maintain transparent, ethical practices. Our senior leadership team endorses this statement and ensures accountability at all levels. All our employees and contractors are made aware that we will not tolerate exploitation; breaches of this approach result in firm disciplinary measures and contract termination where appropriate.

To protect against modern slavery we carry out supplier due diligence and regular supplier audits across our Southgate operations. These audits assess labour practices, working conditions and documentation, and include targeted checks on recruitment practices, timesheets, wage records and identity verification to confirm lawful employment. Audits are risk-based and proportionate to the size and nature of supplies to our commercial waste removal Southgate activities.

Supplier Audits, Contracts and Procurement Standards

Our procurement policy requires all suppliers and subcontractors to comply with our Supplier Code of Conduct, which explicitly prohibits forced or compulsory labour. We embed audit rights into contracts and require certification or evidence of compliance where necessary. Audit findings are tracked, and corrective actions are enforced through contractual remedies or by suspending business relationships when suppliers fail to remediate.

Practical elements of our supplier audit programme include:

• document checks and site visits;
• worker interviews where feasible and safe;
• verification of payroll and working hours;
• assessment of recruitment fees and third-party labour providers.

These measures help ensure that our East and North London commercial waste removal partners meet our standards.

We maintain a risk register for all aspects of our commercial waste removal Southgate supply chain and update it regularly. High-risk suppliers are placed on enhanced monitoring programmes and required to submit remediation plans. We also prefer working with suppliers who demonstrate continuous improvement and who provide transparent evidence of labour and health and safety compliance.

Reporting Channels, Training and Worker Protections

Reporting channels are available for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns. We operate secure and confidential routes for reporting suspected modern slavery, including anonymous reporting options and a clear escalation pathway to senior management. Concerns raised are investigated promptly and impartially; where issues are substantiated we take swift action to protect victims and pursue remediation.

We provide regular training for staff involved in procurement, operations and HR so they can recognise signs of exploitation and understand reporting obligations. Training is refreshed annually and tailored to roles with the highest risk exposure. Our communication emphasises that raising concerns is encouraged and that reprisals are strictly prohibited.

Monitoring and continuous improvement are at the core of our approach. We conduct an annual review of our modern slavery risk assessment, audit findings and policy effectiveness to ensure relevance and responsiveness to emerging risks. The review leads to an action plan with measurable objectives, and progress is reported to our board. We will update this statement each year to reflect developments, lessons learned and the outcomes of our supplier engagement, audits and reporting activity.