Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Thornton Heath

Commercial Waste Thornton Heath confirms its commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our business and supply chain. This statement sets out the actions we have taken and will continue to take to ensure that exploitation has no place in our operations, whether in our own workforce or amongst suppliers providing commercial waste in Thornton Heath services.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and forced labour. Our expectations are explicit: any partner or contractor engaged in Thornton Heath commercial waste operations must comply with all relevant laws and uphold internationally recognised labour standards. We will act decisively if evidence of exploitation is found and will terminate relationships that fail to meet our requirements.

Scope and Key Principles

This modern slavery statement covers all activities related to commercial-waste Thornton Heath collections, transfer, recycling and disposal. Our approach is guided by transparency, proportionality and continual improvement. We understand that risks can arise in recruitment, contracted services, vehicle operations and material handling. We commit to identifying and mitigating these risks through clear policies and practical controls.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Supplier management is central to preventing modern slavery. We carry out risk-based supplier assessments for all providers of Thornton Heath commercial waste services. These assessments include checks on labour practices, working hours, wage compliance and recruitment procedures. High-risk suppliers undergo on-site audits, documentation reviews and corrective action plans where necessary.

Our procurement terms require suppliers to confirm adherence to anti-slavery principles and to permit reasonable audit activity. We use a combination of desktop reviews and physical inspections to validate compliance. Audits are recorded and stored, and non-compliance triggers escalation to senior management with timelines for remediation.

To reinforce accountability we maintain a supplier code of conduct specifically tailored for commercial waste in Thornton Heath operations, and we require new partners to sign and acknowledge this code before mobilisation. Regular supplier audits are scheduled annually or more frequently for high-risk categories.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide multiple reporting channels for workers, subcontractors and members of the public to raise concerns about modern slavery in any part of our commercial waste Thornton Heath activities. Reports can be made anonymously and will be handled sensitively. All reports are logged, investigated and acted upon in line with our disciplinary and remediation protocols.

Protection for whistleblowers is a key element of our reporting framework. We ensure confidentiality wherever possible and commit to non-retaliation for those who report in good faith. Our investigations seek prompt remediation for victims, including collaboration with appropriate local authorities and support services where required.

Key controls and commitments include:

• Clear employment contracts and verification checks for all staff working on Thornton Heath commercial waste projects
• Risk-based supplier audits and corrective action monitoring
• Dedicated reporting channels with anonymous options and formal investigation procedures
• Zero-tolerance enforcement, including contract termination where slavery is substantiated

Training and awareness form part of our preventative programme. We deliver targeted training to staff, managers and procurement teams on identifying signs of exploitation and how to respond. Operational crews working on commercial waste in Thornton Heath are briefed on their rights and on safe, lawful recruitment practices.

We also integrate modern slavery considerations into our tender evaluations and supplier selection for Thornton Heath commercial waste contracts. Scoring criteria reward demonstrable labour protections, ethical recruitment and documented audit histories.

Monitoring and Annual Review: Our modern slavery policy is subject to an annual review cycle. Senior management publishes a yearly report that summarises audits, incidents, remediation actions and improvements. This annual review ensures our policies remain effective, responsive to emerging risks and aligned with best practice.

Governance and Responsibility: Ultimate responsibility for this statement and the prevention of modern slavery rests with our senior leadership. Day-to-day oversight is delegated to designated compliance and procurement leads who coordinate audits, training and investigations across all commercial waste Thornton Heath operations.

Continuous Improvement: We will continue to refine our controls, increase supplier transparency and collaborate with industry partners to drive higher standards across the sector. Our commitment is ongoing: we will update our policies and escalate measures where needed to prevent exploitation.

Approval: This modern slavery statement is approved by our board and reflects the actions, processes and governance in place for our commercial waste Thornton Heath services. We will publish subsequent updates after each annual review and whenever material changes to our operations occur.