Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Ilford Commitment

Commercial Waste Ilford maintains a zero-tolerance policy to modern slavery, human trafficking and any form of forced labour throughout our operations and supply chain. This statement sets out our approach to preventing abuse, exploitation and human rights violations within our own operations and the networks of suppliers and partners who support Ilford commercial waste services. We recognise our responsibility to protect vulnerable workers and to ensure that waste management activities in Ilford and surrounding areas are free from coercion and exploitation.

We are committed to integrating anti-slavery principles into our business model, procurement and day-to-day operational practices. Our corporate policy emphasises transparency, ethical recruitment practices and lawful employment, and we require that all parties associated with our commercial waste Ilford activities adhere to these standards. Strong ethical standards are embedded in our codes of conduct and supplier expectations.

To enforce this stance we operate a structured programme of supplier audits and due diligence checks. Audits are risk-based and may include on-site visits, documentation reviews and interviews where appropriate. Auditing criteria include verification of employment records, worker contracts, payroll checks and health and safety compliance. Suppliers who fail to meet our standards are given corrective action plans; persistent non-compliance can result in contract termination to protect the integrity of commercial-waste-ilford operations.

Due Diligence, Training and Supplier Engagement

Our due diligence processes are continuous and proportionate to the assessed risk levels. We map our supply chains and identify high-risk tiers, particularly focusing on recruitment agents, subcontractors and labour-only providers used by Ilford commercial waste services. Recruitment practices are scrutinised to ensure no fees are charged to workers, and that freedom of movement and identity documentation is respected.

Training forms a core part of our approach: staff at all levels receive regular awareness sessions on modern slavery indicators and reporting obligations. Procurement teams are trained to include anti-slavery clauses in contracts and to insist on corrective action when concerns are identified. We also provide guidance for on-the-ground supervisors in the commercial waste Ilford sector so they can spot and escalate suspicious circumstances quickly.

We expect our suppliers to maintain equivalent standards and to cooperate with audits, investigations and remediation efforts. Where appropriate, we work collaboratively with suppliers to strengthen labour standards and to support improvements rather than seeking purely punitive outcomes.

Reporting Channels, Confidentiality and Annual Review

We provide multiple reporting channels for workers, sub-contractors and third parties to raise concerns. These channels are designed to be accessible, confidential and to protect whistleblowers against retaliation. Reports may be submitted through internal reporting lines, anonymised hotlines or via secure third-party mechanisms. All allegations are taken seriously, triaged for risk and investigated promptly with appropriate corrective actions implemented where necessary.

Our approach to remediation is victim-centred and seeks to restore rights, ensure safety and apply remedies proportional to the harm identified. We document investigation outcomes and, where required, collaborate with external experts and local authorities to secure positive results for affected individuals. Strong governance ensures that findings lead to process improvements.

Annual review: This statement and our modern slavery framework are reviewed at least once a year by senior management and relevant governance bodies. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of our policies, audit outcomes, training uptake, incident response and supplier performance. Results of the review inform updates to our risk assessment and action plans to strengthen protections across all Ilford commercial waste operations.