Modern Slavery Statement for Business Waste Removal Covent Garden

Our company provides commercial and industrial waste management services across the West End. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We apply a zero-tolerance policy to any form of modern slavery and will take decisive action when concerns are identified.

This statement applies to all employees, contractors, subcontractors and partners involved in waste collection, recycling and business waste services in Covent Garden and the surrounding areas. It explains the measures we use to detect and address modern slavery risks, and the roles and responsibilities of our leadership, procurement teams and operational staff in delivering safe, ethical waste removal for businesses in Covent Garden.

Policy, Scope and Governance

Our policy is clear: we have a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery across every part of our business. Business Waste Removal Covent Garden is committed to ensuring that modern slavery does not occur in any of our operations or supply chains. Responsibility for implementation sits with senior management who report progress to the board annually.

To ensure accountability we have embedded anti-slavery expectations into procurement contracts, supplier codes of conduct and staff policies. All employees receive training on recognising signs of exploitation and the appropriate steps to take if they suspect abuse.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We conduct regular supplier audits and risk assessments across our network of service providers and subcontractors who support commercial waste removal in Covent Garden. Our due diligence includes verification of labour practices, checks on recruitment and employment records, and assessment of subcontracting arrangements.

Audit activity follows a risk-based approach with higher-frequency checks for suppliers in higher-risk sectors. Key audit checks include:

• Verification of payroll and working hours to confirm fair pay and lawful employment;
• Review of recruitment processes to ensure no fees are charged to workers;
• Inspection of health and safety compliance and worker identity documentation;
• Interviews (when safe and appropriate) with employees to identify potential coercion or restriction of movement.

We use a mix of in-person audits, remote document reviews and third-party assessments to validate supplier compliance. Where non-compliance or concerns are identified, we pursue remediation through formal corrective action plans, and in severe cases, we will terminate relationships with suppliers who fail to remedy issues in a timely manner.

Our procurement teams coordinate closely with operations to maintain transparency across the supply chain for waste collection and recycling services. We support suppliers with training materials and capacity-building to reduce the risk of modern slavery in transit, temporary labour and contracted services.

We maintain clear reporting channels for staff, contractors and third parties to raise concerns. Reported issues are treated confidentially and investigated promptly. Reporting channels include internal escalation procedures, anonymous whistleblowing routes and safe referral mechanisms to external authorities where necessary.

Monitoring, Metrics and Continuous Improvement — We monitor the effectiveness of our measures using key performance indicators such as audit completion rates, number of supplier corrective actions, staff training completion and incidents reported. Annual review cycles ensure that our policies remain current and effective in the face of evolving risks.

Every year an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement is conducted, led by senior management in collaboration with compliance, HR and procurement. The review assesses progress on supplier audits, training outcomes, incident trends and necessary enhancements to the policy framework.

Where gaps are identified we update processes, increase supplier engagement and refine our risk assessments. We publish the outcomes of our review internally and ensure that lessons learned inform procurement decisions and operational practice for business waste solutions throughout Covent Garden.

Our approach to preventing modern slavery is proactive, pragmatic and people-focused. By combining robust supplier audits, clear reporting channels, training and an embedded zero-tolerance culture, we aim to eliminate exploitation from our commercial waste removal operations in Covent Garden and beyond.

This statement is endorsed by our executive leadership and will be reviewed, updated and republished as part of our annual governance cycle to ensure continued alignment with best practice and legal obligations.

Signed and approved: on behalf of the company governance team. This Modern Slavery Statement reflects our commitment to ethical waste management, fair labour practices and responsible supply chain stewardship.