Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Removal Highbury

Commercial Waste Removal Highbury is committed to preventing modern slavery in all forms across our operations and supply chain. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, human trafficking and any exploitation. Our policy applies to employees, contractors and third-party suppliers engaged in commercial waste collection in Highbury and beyond. We will not tolerate abusive working practices and will take decisive action where breaches are identified.

Our statement covers all activities of the business and the services we provide as Highbury commercial waste removal specialists. We recognise that waste management and commercial waste removal in Highbury can present vulnerabilities, particularly where subcontracting or temporary labour is used. The statement describes how we assess, mitigate and monitor risk and how we expect our partners to meet the same standards of ethical conduct.

We apply robust due diligence to suppliers and contractors. Supplier audits, contractual clauses and pre-engagement checks form part of our standard procurement process for commercial waste services Highbury. Where risk indicators are present we conduct enhanced checks, require corrective action plans and reserve the right to terminate relationships with non-compliant providers. Every supplier must demonstrate compliance with labour laws and human rights expectations.

Our policy framework includes recruitment controls, identity verification, and safer working practices. Staff involved in Highbury waste removal operations receive regular training on recognising signs of exploitation, reporting obligations and our zero-tolerance stance. Procurement teams include slavery and human trafficking clauses in contracts and require evidence of payroll, right to work checks and working time records.

Supplier audits are central to our assurance programme. We carry out scheduled and unannounced audits of key suppliers to verify conditions, pay practices and subcontract management. Audits assess compliance with our anti-slavery standards and identify areas for remediation. Audit findings inform our risk register and determine the frequency of follow-up assessments for each supplier.

Our commitments include:

• Preventive: pre-contract checks and mandatory supplier declarations for all commercial waste removal Highbury partners.
• Detective: periodic and risk-based supplier audits and site inspections.
• Corrective: clear escalation, contract termination rights and support for victims where exploitation is found.

We provide multiple reporting channels for concerns about modern slavery. Workers and third parties can report issues via internal channels available to staff and through anonymous mechanisms where appropriate. Reports are handled confidentially, investigated promptly and escalated to senior management where necessary. Reporting channels are protected to prevent retaliation and preserve whistleblower anonymity.

The company runs a continuous monitoring programme that includes performance indicators, audit outcomes and supplier corrective actions. Findings are used to improve our controls and supplier onboarding processes. We require all significant suppliers to submit regular compliance attestations and evidence of improvements following any audit observations.

An annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and related policies is completed by senior leadership and made publicly available as part of our transparency commitments for waste removal services in Highbury. The annual review evaluates effectiveness, updates risk assessments and sets targets for the coming year. We commit to continuously strengthen our approach to eradicate exploitation from our operations, uphold the rights of workers and ensure that Commercial Waste Removal Highbury operates with integrity and respect for human rights.