Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Removal Brent Cross

Commercial Waste Removal Brent Cross is unequivocal in its stance: we operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking and any form of exploitation. This statement explains how our Brent Cross commercial waste services identify, prevent and respond to modern slavery risks across our operations and supply chain. Our commitment is to ensure dignity, safety and lawful employment conditions for everyone who works with or for us.

All staff and contractors engaged in waste removal in Brent Cross are required to abide by our standards. We deliver mandatory training that highlights indicators of exploitation, appropriate response procedures and the importance of vigilance in day-to-day operations. Managers are trained to escalate concerns immediately, and HR processes are geared to verify entitlement to work, lawful contracts and fair pay. We also promote a culture where raising concerns is encouraged and supported.

Suppliers to our Brent Cross waste services must demonstrate clear compliance with labour laws and ethical recruitment practices. Contractual terms require suppliers to provide documentation on worker contracts, payroll records and recruitment fees. We require transparency from sub-contractors and expect them to permit access for verification. Failure to cooperate with due diligence or to remediate identified issues may result in termination of the business relationship.

We operate a robust supplier audits programme tailored to the risks inherent in commercial waste removal in Brent Cross and surrounding areas. Audits examine recruitment practices, wage and hours compliance, health and safety standards and the presence of any indicators of coercion. We use a combination of desktop reviews, on-site inspections and third-party assessments to verify compliance and to monitor improvement plans where non-conformances are found.

Our reporting channels are designed to be accessible, confidential and effective. Employees, subcontractor staff and external stakeholders can raise concerns through multiple routes. Each report is logged, risk-assessed and investigated by a designated compliance team. We ensure impartial handling, timely investigation and appropriate remediation where necessary. Confidentiality and non-retaliation are core principles governing our response.

To support reporting and transparency we maintain clear mechanisms, including:

• Confidential internal hotline for workers and contractors;
• Designated compliance officers who manage investigations;
• Formal whistleblowing procedures that protect reporters and ensure independent review.

All reports are documented, and outcomes are tracked to ensure corrective actions are completed and lessons are integrated into policy and training.

Prevention measures include strengthened recruitment checks, supplier selection criteria and contract clauses that forbid forced or compulsory labour for all Brent Cross commercial waste contracts. We require third parties to confirm that they do not charge recruitment fees to workers and that employment terms are clear, written and in a language understood by the worker. Where relevant, we support initiatives that improve worker awareness of rights and available support.

We conduct periodic risk assessments that consider geographic, sectoral and operational factors to identify higher-risk activities in waste removal and related services. If exploitation is identified, our priority is to secure the safety and welfare of affected individuals, provide remediation and, where appropriate, involve relevant authorities. Protection of vulnerable workers and remedial support are central to our approach.

Annual review: This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every year to assess effectiveness, update controls, refine auditing schedules and improve training. The annual review draws on audit reports, incident logs, stakeholder feedback and changes in law or industry best practice. Senior leadership approves the review and commits resources to address any gaps, ensuring continuous improvement in our efforts to combat modern slavery in all aspects of our commercial waste removal operations in Brent Cross and beyond.