Modern Slavery Statement for Commercial Waste Staines

Commercial Waste Staines is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations and supply chain. This statement sets out our approach to identifying risks, our zero-tolerance policy, and the specific controls we have put in place to mitigate the risk of exploitation in waste management and commercial waste services in Staines. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights and to ensure that every person working for or with our organisation is treated with dignity.

Our policy and commitment

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery. All employees, contractors and suppliers are required to comply with this policy as part of their contractual obligations. The policy applies across our commercial waste operations, including refuse collection, recycling, and skip hire services in the Staines area. We actively seek to prevent forced labour, debt bondage, unlawful withholding of wages and other abuses that constitute modern slavery.

Scope and application: This modern slavery statement covers our direct workforce, agency staff, and the extensive network of sub-contractors used in waste collection and commercial refuse management in Staines and surrounding locations. We assess risk based on geography, labour practices, and the nature of services provided, and we require compliance with our standards before engaging new partners.

We embed anti-slavery principles across our procurement and supplier management. Our supplier code of conduct requires suppliers to demonstrate lawful employment practices, appropriate working hours, and the absence of coercion. Where possible we favour suppliers that can provide independent verification of labour standards and ethical sourcing across the waste and recycling supply chain.

Supplier due diligence and audits

We perform regular supplier audits and due diligence checks. Audits include document review, site visits and interviews with workers where practicable. Key audit elements include verification of right to work, payroll checks, recruitment fee policies and subcontracting arrangements. If an audit raises concerns, we take immediate corrective action which may include remediation plans, increased monitoring or termination of the relationship.

To strengthen oversight we use a risk-based approach: suppliers performing high-risk activities such as manual sorting, vehicle maintenance or temporary labour are prioritised for review and monitoring. These measures extend to our partners in the value chain, including those involved in material processing and disposal.

Our reporting channels are designed to be accessible and confidential. Employees and third parties can raise concerns through anonymous reporting mechanisms and through designated internal channels. We maintain a clear whistleblowing process that protects whistleblowers from retaliation and ensures concerns about forced labour or trafficking are investigated promptly.

We communicate reporting options to all staff, contractors and suppliers during induction and through ongoing training. Training covers recognising signs of exploitation, how to escalate concerns and the company’s obligations under relevant anti-slavery legislation. Training is mandatory for operational staff and procurement teams who liaise with suppliers and labour providers.

Remediation and enforcement: Where modern slavery risks are identified, we prioritise the safety and welfare of affected individuals. Remediation measures may include immediate removal from harmful conditions, referral to appropriate support services, and collaboration with authorities. We will pursue contractual or legal remedies against suppliers who fail to meet required standards.

We are committed to continual improvement and transparency. Our anti-slavery controls are reviewed at least annually as part of a formal annual review process that evaluates policy effectiveness, audit outcomes and training completion rates. The review identifies emerging risks in waste collection, commercial waste management and related services across Staines, and drives updates to our procedures.

Accountability resides with senior leadership and the board, who receive regular reports on compliance activities, supplier performance and remediation cases. Commercial waste Staines integrates learnings from audits into procurement decisions and operational practice to reduce the risk of modern slavery over time.

By maintaining robust supplier audits, confidential reporting channels, a clear zero-tolerance stance and a structured annual review, Commercial Waste Staines seeks to ensure that our commercial waste services in Staines and our wider operations remain free from exploitation. We will continue to refine our approach to protect workers, uphold human rights and promote ethical waste management across our sector.