Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Hatch End

Commercial Waste Hatch End confirms its firm commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across all operations and supply chains. We adopt a zero-tolerance approach to any form of forced labour, servitude, or exploitation. This statement outlines our policies, the practical steps we take, and the expectations placed on partners providing commercial waste services in the Hatch End locality. Our commitment applies to employees, contractors and subcontractors involved in collection, recycling and waste management activities.

We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery. Managers and procurement teams are accountable for ensuring compliance and for escalating concerns promptly. All individuals working with us are required to adhere to our standards; breaches of this policy will lead to disciplinary action and may include termination of contracts. The policy is embedded across our commercial-waste Hatch End processes and communicated through training and contractual obligations.

Senior leadership holds responsibility for implementing this Modern Slavery Statement and maintaining visibility of adherence across our business. We define modern slavery to include forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking and exploitative child labour. Our expectations of suppliers and partners are explicit: they must demonstrate ethical labour practices, transparent recruitment and fair remuneration consistent with applicable laws and industry norms in Hatch End waste operations.

Risk Management, Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We carry out targeted due diligence and risk assessments to identify potential exposure to modern slavery within our supply chain for Hatch End commercial waste services. These assessments consider geographic, sectoral and contractual risk factors. Where risks are identified we implement proportionate mitigation measures including contractual requirements, enhanced monitoring and direct engagement with suppliers to drive improvements and remedial action.

Supplier audits form a central pillar of our approach. Regular scheduled audits, supplemented by ad-hoc checks, examine recruitment records, payroll, working hours, accommodation (if provided) and subcontracting arrangements. Audit outcomes lead to clear remediation plans. Non-compliance results in escalation, corrective action plans and, where necessary, termination of relationships with suppliers who fail to remedy serious breaches.

Contract clauses require suppliers to comply with anti-slavery legislation and permit our teams to verify compliance through documentation checks and site visits. Procurement staff receive specific training to identify red flags in supplier onboarding and ongoing management for all Hatch End commercial waste contracts.

Reporting Channels, Training and Annual Review

We maintain multiple confidential reporting channels to enable staff, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected slavery and human trafficking. Reports are investigated promptly, confidentially and impartially. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises concerns in good faith in relation to our Hatch End commercial waste activities. Investigations include liaison with appropriate authorities where required.

Reporting options include:

• Line manager escalation for employees who wish to raise issues directly
• Designated compliance reporting route monitored by governance leads
• Anonymous reporting mechanisms to protect whistleblowers and third-party informants

Our training programme ensures employees, site supervisors and contracted staff can recognise signs of exploitation and know how to report concerns. Training is refreshed periodically and tailored for teams involved in collection, depot operations and recycling activities. We undertake an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement, our audit programme, and reporting effectiveness to measure impact and identify improvements. The annual review assesses incident data, audit results and training completion; outcomes inform policy updates and supplier audit scheduling.