Modern Slavery Statement — Business Waste Removal Southwark

Business Waste Removal Southwark is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chain. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, exploitation or human trafficking. As a provider of commercial and municipal business waste removal southwark services, we recognise the responsibility to uphold human rights and ensure every worker connected to our services is treated fairly.

This modern slavery statement describes the steps we take to identify, prevent and mitigate the risk of modern slavery in our activities in Southwark and surrounding areas. Our pledge covers recruitment, contracting, procurement and ongoing engagement with suppliers, subcontractors and partners. We commit to training staff, carrying out due diligence and using robust monitoring to ensure compliance with our anti-slavery and human trafficking standards.

Supply Chain Controls and Supplier Audits

Our supply chain policies are central to how we manage risk. We conduct targeted supplier audits and assessments for all waste contractors, transport providers and disposal partners. Audits include document reviews, site visits where appropriate, and verification of labour practices. We prioritise suppliers in higher-risk categories and require corrective action plans where issues are identified.

Key measures include:

• Pre-engagement screening of identity, licences and labour contracts;
• Regular supplier audits and remote checks to verify working conditions;
• Contract clauses that prohibit modern slavery and allow termination for breaches;
• Remediation requirements and follow-up audits until compliance is demonstrated.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We maintain confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and escalated to senior management where necessary. Whistleblower protections are in place to protect individuals from retaliation. Our reporting procedures are accessible and emphasise confidentiality and fairness.

Internal accountability includes designated owners for investigations, cross-functional review panels and documented outcomes. Where allegations are substantiated we require timely corrective actions, including supplier termination if remediation is not possible, and we cooperate with legal authorities when required.

Training and awareness are essential. All staff involved in procurement, recruitment, operations and contract management undertake mandatory training on recognising signs of modern slavery, safe reporting mechanisms and their role in compliance. We support continuous learning through refresher sessions and scenario-based workshops focused on waste management contexts within Southwark business waste removal and adjacent services.

Our due diligence extends beyond initial checks. We perform periodic reviews of contracts, payroll and working hours records, and inspect sites where practical. Suppliers must demonstrate transparency in their labour practices, show proof of right to work checks and provide details of recruitment agencies used. These steps reduce the risk of exploitation within the broader waste removal Southwark marketplace.

Governance and Annual Review: We commit to an annual review of this statement and our policies to measure effectiveness, reflect evolving risks and incorporate stakeholder feedback. The review process includes analysis of audit findings, incident reports, training completion rates and improvements implemented. The outcome informs updates to procurement standards, supplier selection criteria and internal controls.

We also emphasise collaboration. As a local operator in Business Waste Removal – Southwark we work with industry groups, enforcement agencies and community partners to strengthen collective responses to modern slavery risks in the waste sector. Collaboration supports intelligence sharing, consistent supplier expectations and the promotion of ethical labour standards across the region.

Continuous improvement is core to our approach. When non-compliance is found, we seek to remediate harm, ensure affected workers are supported and apply contractual or legal remedies. Lessons learned drive policy updates and targeted supplier engagement to prevent recurrence.

This statement is approved by senior leadership and reflects our ongoing commitment to eradicate modern slavery from our operations and the supply chain that supports business waste removal in Southwark. We will publish outcomes of our annual reviews and continue to strengthen our processes to protect human rights and maintain the highest ethical standards.