Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Chislehurst

Commercial Waste Chislehurst 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 towards any form of forced labour, debt bondage, servitude or human trafficking, and expect the same high standards from our business partners and subcontractors. This statement sets out our approach to identifying, preventing and responding to risks of modern slavery within our Chislehurst commercial waste operations and wider commercial waste services in Chislehurst.

Scope and Purpose

The policy covers all employees, agency workers and contractors engaged by or on behalf of Commercial Waste Chislehurst, including drivers, operatives, administrative staff and third-party suppliers. Our scope applies to direct service delivery in Chislehurst and to suppliers of vehicle maintenance, waste processing, site management and supply chain logistics. We define modern slavery broadly to ensure robust protection across all commercial waste - Chislehurst activities.

We set clear expectations in our procurement process: suppliers are required to comply with anti-slavery laws and to demonstrate ethical treatment of workers. Supplier due diligence and risk assessment are applied at onboarding and periodically thereafter. Where higher-risk suppliers are identified, we deploy enhanced supplier audits, contractual clauses and remediation plans to address issues quickly and effectively.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Leadership

Our Board and senior leadership team provide visible ownership of this statement. Zero tolerance means that any confirmed instance of modern slavery will result in immediate remedial action, which may include termination of contracts and referral to statutory authorities. We empower managers to escalate concerns and act decisively to protect victims and prevent recurrence.

We maintain an evidence-based supplier audit programme to verify compliance with our standards. Audits combine document reviews, site inspections and worker interviews, and are scheduled based on supplier risk profile. Audit findings are tracked, and corrective actions are required to be completed within agreed timescales. For our Chislehurst commercial waste supply chain, audits focus on labour practices, working hours, wage compliance and documentation to detect potential indicators of exploitation.

Our approach to preventing modern slavery includes policies, training and contractual controls. Key measures include:

• Pre-contract due diligence on new suppliers and subcontractors.
• Mandatory supplier audits for medium- and high-risk suppliers.
• Contract clauses that require compliance with anti-slavery obligations and allow for termination.
• Worker grievance channels and clear reporting procedures for suspected abuse.

We provide multiple reporting channels to ensure that concerns can be raised confidentially and safely. Employees, contractors and third parties can report suspected modern slavery through internal reporting systems, anonymously where required, and via line managers. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and protected by non-retaliation assurances. For our Chislehurst commercial waste team, local managers are trained to recognise signs of exploitation and to respond appropriately.

Training, Monitoring and Supplier Audits: Regular training is provided to staff and frontline operatives on spotting and reporting modern slavery risks. Supplier audits are part of an ongoing monitoring cycle: initial review, risk-based auditing, corrective action and re-evaluation. We maintain records of audit outcomes and corrective action plans to ensure continuous improvement across commercial waste services Chislehurst.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement: This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually and updated as required to reflect changes in our operations, risk profile and legal requirements. The review process includes assessment of audit results, reported incidents, training uptake and supplier performance. The Board receives a formal report on progress and approves the updated statement to ensure continued alignment with our values and legal obligations.