Modern Slavery Statement — Business Waste Removal Turnham Green

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the approach of Business Waste Removal Turnham Green and affiliated operations to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and other forms of modern slavery across our operations and supply chain. We are committed to responsible waste management, and to ensuring that our waste removal services in Turnham Green are delivered with respect for human rights. This statement explains policy, governance and the practical steps we take to identify and reduce risks.

Our organisation adopts a zero-tolerance policy to modern slavery and exploitation. All employees, contractors and partners must act in accordance with our standards. We make it clear that practices such as forced labour, withholding of wages, unlawful retention of identity documents and coercion are strictly prohibited. The prohibition applies to direct operations and to suppliers engaged by our Turnham Green business waste removal teams.

We communicate expectations to suppliers and subcontractors in simple, clear terms: suppliers must demonstrate compliance with labour law and human rights standards, and provide documentation on employment conditions where requested. To verify compliance we operate a programme of supplier audits and assessments that includes on-site checks and documentary review. Our prequalification checks and ongoing supplier monitoring are designed to detect indicators of risk early and to require corrective action if problems are found.

Due Diligence, Supplier Audits and Risk Management

Our supplier due diligence process for waste removal in Turnham Green combines desktop screening and targeted audits. We assess key risk factors such as the use of subcontractors, migrant labour, recruitment fees and wage payment practices. Audits cover recruitment records, payroll, working hours, health and safety, and the presence of any coercive practices. Where risks are identified, we require a remediation plan which is monitored by our compliance team.

We maintain a programme of scheduled and ad-hoc supplier audits that prioritises higher-risk suppliers and sectors. Audit findings are categorised and escalated; critical non-compliances trigger immediate suspension or termination of contracts if corrective measures are not implemented. Corrective actions are time-bound and are followed up until satisfactorily closed.

Key elements of our supply chain control include:

• Pre-contract screening for all critical suppliers;
• Contract clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery standards;
• Periodic audits and documentation reviews;
• Right-to-audit clauses and remedial action plans.

Reporting Channels, Training and Continuous Improvement

We provide multiple reporting channels so concerns about modern slavery can be raised safely and confidentially. Workers, suppliers and third parties can report suspected abuse via internal reporting lines and anonymous escalation routes. Reports are treated seriously: all allegations are investigated promptly, objectively and with confidentiality. Our decision-making emphasises victim protection and remediation rather than solely contractual remedies against suppliers.

To support prevention, our staff and frontline teams involved in waste collection and processing receive regular training on recognising signs of modern slavery, how to report concerns and the responsibilities of managers during an investigation. Training materials include scenario-based learning tailored to the context of business waste collection, recycling and transfer operations in and around Turnham Green.

Governance and oversight are provided by a senior compliance committee that reviews all modern slavery matters and reports to executive management. We publish this statement to provide transparency on our approach and to invite accountability. Progress is tracked using measurable indicators such as number of audits completed, remediation cases closed and training sessions delivered.

Our commitment includes an annual review of policies and practices. Each year we assess the effectiveness of our controls, update risk assessments for our waste removal operations in Turnham Green and implement improvements identified through audits, investigations or stakeholder engagement. The annual review considers changes in legislation, emerging risks and lessons learned from enforcement actions across the sector.

In conclusion, as a provider of business waste removal services in Turnham Green, we maintain a zero-tolerance stance toward modern slavery, backed by supplier audits, clear reporting channels and an annual review cycle to drive continuous improvement. We will continue to strengthen our processes to ensure our waste management activities respect and protect human rights at every level.