Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Removal Shadwell

Commercial Waste Removal Shadwell is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, exploitation or human trafficking across our services, including our Shadwell commercial waste removal operations and wider waste management supply chains. This statement sets out the steps we take to identify, mitigate and remedy risks of modern slavery in the business and in relationships with suppliers and contractors.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

We maintain a clear, enforceable policy that explicitly prohibits modern slavery in any form. All staff, contractors and third-party providers engaged in commercial waste removal in Shadwell and neighbouring areas must comply with our code of conduct. Any breach of this policy will result in immediate investigation and, where appropriate, termination of contracts. We emphasise that there is no tolerance for practices such as debt bondage, withholding of wages, document confiscation or unsafe working conditions.

Scope and Definitions

This statement covers all activities of our Shadwell commercial waste removal service, including collection, transport, recycling and disposal. It applies to employees, subcontractors and suppliers. For clarity, modern slavery includes forced labour, servitude, human trafficking and other forms of exploitation. We use this definition to assess risk and direct our mitigation actions.

We have implemented targeted due diligence and supplier audits to assess and reduce risk across our supplier base. Our supplier screening processes include risk-based checks on labour practices, site visits and verification of employment terms for workers on high-risk contracts. When onboarding new partners for commercial waste removal - Shadwell operations, we require documented compliance with our anti-slavery clauses.

Supplier audits form a core part of our preventative work. Audits are conducted according to risk level and include documentary review, anonymised worker interviews and follow-up corrective action plans. Where audits identify non-compliance, we require remediation within agreed timelines and reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships that fail to improve. We also encourage transparency and collaborative improvement with long-term partners.

Key components of our supplier audit and compliance programme include:

• Risk-based assessment to prioritise audits and resources;
• Contract clauses requiring adherence to labour standards and the right to audit;
• Remediation plans with clear milestones and verification;
• Training for procurement teams on identifying indicators of modern slavery;
• Escalation procedures for serious or persistent breaches.

We provide secure reporting channels to ensure that concerns can be raised safely and without fear of retaliation. Reports related to our Shadwell commercial waste removal activities can be made through designated internal channels, anonymous hotlines and secure electronic forms. All reports are treated confidentially, triaged rapidly and investigated by trained staff. We encourage all workers, suppliers and members of the community to report suspected abuse.

Our investigation process is rigorous: reports are logged, risk-assessed and assigned to an investigator; evidence is gathered; corrective actions are agreed with the supplier where appropriate; and outcomes are recorded. We apply proportionate remedial measures ranging from support for affected individuals to contractual penalties and termination for severe or unremediated breaches.

Annual review and continuous improvement are integral to our approach. At least once every year the board reviews the effectiveness of our anti-slavery measures, examining audit results, training uptake, incident trends and the adequacy of reporting channels. This annual Modern Slavery Statement for Commercial Waste Removal Shadwell is approved at senior management level, and findings inform updates to policy, supplier engagement and training. We commit to continuous improvement and to publishing a review of progress in subsequent statements.

In summary, our obligations as a provider of Shadwell commercial waste removal services are underpinned by strict policies, active supplier audits, robust reporting mechanisms and a formal annual review cycle. We are resolute in our responsibility to combat modern slavery across our operations and supply chains.

Leadership and accountability: senior leaders are accountable for implementing this statement and ensuring adequate resources are allocated. Procurement, operations and HR teams collaborate to reduce risk and support affected individuals.

We will continue to monitor the evolving risk landscape, engage with stakeholders and refine our controls to uphold the highest standards of human rights across all Commercial Waste Removal Shadwell activities.