Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Yeading

Commercial Waste Yeading is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all parts of our operations and supply chain. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance stance: we will not tolerate forced labour, servitude, or any form of exploitation connected to our provision of commercial waste services in Yeading. Our policy applies to all employees, contractors and partners and to every aspect of our commercial-waste Yeading activity. We emphasise that this is a core value of the business and a condition of engagement with any supplier.

We operate with a clear set of controls designed to identify and reduce risks. These include supplier due diligence, contractual clauses, and regular monitoring of labour standards. Our procurement processes incorporate checks on the right to work, transparent wage practices and safe working conditions. We require that all organisations in our Yeading commercial waste supply chain comply with applicable laws and demonstrate adherence to ethical labour practices. Any breach of these requirements will result in immediate remedial action, up to and including termination of the business relationship.

Our approach to supplier assurance includes targeted audits and ongoing assessments. We conduct risk-based supplier audits focused on high-risk sectors and geographies and use a combination of documentary reviews, on-site inspections and worker interviews where appropriate. The supplier audits programme for Commercial Waste - Yeading contains measurable criteria such as working hours, wage records, recruitment fees, and accommodation conditions. We also promote improvement plans and provide resources to help suppliers remediate identified issues, while retaining the right to cease relationships where unacceptable practices persist.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We maintain accessible reporting channels so workers, suppliers and stakeholders can raise concerns confidentially. Reports can be made anonymously through our internal reporting mechanisms and are investigated promptly and impartially. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and take any allegation seriously. The reporting framework is accompanied by training for staff and partners so everyone understands how to recognise signs of exploitation and how to report them. Transparency and confidentiality are key principles in how we manage reports.

Preventive Measures and Training

We deliver compulsory training on modern slavery awareness to all employees involved in procurement, operations and site management. Training covers indicators of slavery, how to escalate concerns, and our contractual expectations of suppliers. In addition, we integrate anti-slavery considerations into recruitment, contractor onboarding and seasonal workforce arrangements. Our commitment to continuous improvement means we update training materials to reflect emerging risks within the commercial waste in Yeading sector.

To ensure accountability we maintain a formal review and governance process. The board and senior management review modern slavery risks and mitigation actions at least annually. This annual review covers the effectiveness of supplier audits, the number and nature of reports received, remedial actions taken, and progress against key performance indicators. Outcomes of the review inform updates to policy, supplier selection criteria, and operational practice. We use findings to refine our risk-based approach and allocate resources where they will have the greatest impact.