London Waste Removals Modern Slavery Statement

London Waste Removals sets out this Modern Slavery Statement to confirm our commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation across our operations and supply chain. This anti-slavery statement explains our approach to risk assessment, control measures and accountability. We recognise that a robust modern slavery policy is essential for an ethical waste removal business operating in London and beyond, and we adopt a proactive stance to protect workers and subcontractors.

Our organisation maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. We require all employees, contractors and suppliers to act in accordance with this anti-slavery commitment and with applicable laws. We will not tolerate any form of coercion, debt bondage, or the withholding of identity documents. All reports of suspected exploitation are taken seriously and investigated promptly. Every recruit and partner must comply with our expectations and codes of conduct.

This modern slavery declaration covers direct employees, agency workers, drivers, contracted operatives and third-party vendors. We assess risk across procurement categories including transportation, labour supply, equipment hire and site services. Our due diligence includes understanding labour models used by suppliers and checking for indicators of forced labour. We also maintain policies that promote fair pay, lawful working hours and safe conditions to reduce vulnerabilities that can lead to exploitation.

To operationalise this modern slavery statement we have established clear controls and supplier expectations. These measures include:

• Supplier audits and on-site inspections to verify working conditions and documentation;
• Contract clauses that prohibit forced labour and require remediation where risks are identified;
• Training for procurement and operational teams to spot and escalate concerns;
• Pre-engagement checks on new suppliers and periodic reassessments of existing partners.

Supplier audits are risk-based and scheduled according to the tier, geographic exposure and nature of the services provided. Audits may be conducted by our internal compliance team or by third-party auditors. Findings result in an action plan, and high-risk issues require immediate remediation or termination of the contract. We use audit outcomes to inform supplier performance ratings and to prioritise those partners that need capacity building to meet our standards.

We provide multiple reporting channels to enable confidential and safe escalation of concerns about modern slavery. Employees, subcontractors and third parties can raise issues internally through HR, via a secure whistleblowing hotline, or through an anonymous reporting mechanism. Reports are documented, assessed and investigated by trained personnel. Confidentiality is maintained and anyone raising a concern will not face retaliation.

Review, governance and annual reporting

Our governance framework ensures accountability for the anti-slavery statement. Senior management review modern slavery risks and controls regularly, and the Board receives an annual summary of performance and incidents. We commit to an annual review of policies, supplier audit outcomes and training effectiveness, making improvements where required to strengthen safeguards across our operations and supply chain.

Continuous improvement and closing statement

London Waste Removals will continue to evolve its approach to the prevention of modern slavery by learning from audits, incident reviews and sector best practice. We will monitor key performance indicators such as number of supplier audits completed, time to remediate non-compliances and training uptake among staff. Our modern slavery policy will be updated as new risks emerge and regulatory expectations change, ensuring we remain vigilant and responsible.

In conclusion, this modern slavery statement for London Waste Removals reaffirms our zero-tolerance policy and commitment to ethical supply chain management. We will continue to enforce contractual standards, conduct supplier audits, maintain accessible reporting channels and perform an annual review to verify the effectiveness of our controls. Through these actions we seek to prevent exploitation, protect vulnerable workers and ensure that our waste removal services operate with integrity and respect for human rights.

All employees and partners are expected to support the principles set out in this London Waste Removals anti-slavery statement and to cooperate with any investigations. We recognise that combating modern slavery requires vigilance, transparency and collaboration across our industry, and we pledge to sustain this work as part of our ongoing business responsibilities.

The measures described in this statement are integral to our procurement, operational and governance practices. By embedding these expectations into supplier selection, contract management and day-to-day operations, London Waste Removals aims to reduce the risk of modern slavery in every aspect of its business activities and to respond decisively where issues are identified.