Modern Slavery Statement for Business Waste Removal Wimbledon

Business Waste Removal Wimbledon and its affiliated services declare a clear zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour in any part of our operations. This statement sets out our commitment to preventing exploitation across our supply chain and within the teams who deliver commercial waste removal in Wimbledon and the surrounding boroughs. Our approach applies to all employees, contractors and partners and is framed by the principles of transparency, accountability and continuous improvement.

We require all colleagues to understand and adhere to our policy; managers must ensure that induction, ongoing training and supervision reinforce that no form of exploitation will be tolerated. This statement covers our core activities — including contract management, collections, recycling and disposal — and identifies the risks associated with third-party service providers used in business waste services in Wimbledon.

Zero-Tolerance and Governance

Our leadership team maintains active governance over this policy. We are unequivocal: any evidence of forced labour or trafficking in our operations or supply chains will result in immediate action, up to contract termination and referral to appropriate authorities. We maintain documented processes to evaluate risks, respond to incidents and provide remediation where necessary, ensuring victims are supported and exploitation is addressed swiftly.

To operationalise this commitment we conduct proportionate and risk-based due diligence and supplier audits. Supplier audits include checks on recruitment practices, wage records, working hours and the presence of unfair deductions. Our procurement teams require written assurances and contractual clauses that prohibit modern slavery, and we reserve the right to audit and to require corrective actions or replacement of suppliers where non-compliance is found.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

Audits consist of desk-based reviews and, where appropriate, on-site visits. Auditors examine payroll, employment contracts, identity verification processes and subcontracting arrangements for those engaged in waste handling, vehicle maintenance or materials processing. We take a collaborative approach with suppliers to build capability and compliance, offering guidance on best practice while maintaining the right to escalate when systemic breaches are identified.

Our procurement standards for commercial waste removal Wimbledon services include specific contractual remedies and performance indicators linked to labour standards. Where necessary, we will suspend new business with a supplier pending satisfactory remediation or terminate a relationship if risks cannot be mitigated.

We maintain multiple, accessible reporting channels for concerns about modern slavery. These channels include confidential internal reporting lines, anonymous options and escalation routes for urgent matters. All reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly and documented. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and treat confidentiality as a priority.

Reporting Channels and Investigation

Reports received about potential exploitation in our waste collection or disposal network are triaged by a dedicated compliance team. Investigations may involve human resources, legal advisors and external specialists where victim support or law enforcement engagement is needed. Outcomes of investigations determine remedial action, which can include disciplinary measures, supplier contract changes or termination and collaboration with authorities to ensure victim protection.

Annual review: we review this Modern Slavery Statement and our related policies at least once each year. The annual review assesses the effectiveness of our steps, updates risk assessments, evaluates audit findings and captures lessons learned from any incidents. We use these reviews to refine training, update contractual protections and strengthen our supplier monitoring processes to reduce the risk of modern slavery in business waste removal across Wimbledon.