Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Removal Brimsdown

Commercial Waste Removal Brimsdown confirms its commitment to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour in all areas of its operations. This statement sets out our approach across our Brimsdown commercial waste removal activities and affiliated services. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards any form of exploitation, and all staff and suppliers are required to uphold these standards. Our duty is to act ethically and transparently in every contract and operation.

Scope and purpose: this statement applies to all employees, contractors and supply chains supporting our commercial waste removal in Brimsdown, including haulage, recycling and site services. We work to identify and mitigate risks in procurement, sub-contracting and service delivery, and to ensure that every stakeholder understands their responsibilities. The policy is embedded in procurement documentation and communicated as an integral part of commercial waste removal operations across Brimsdown.

Core commitments: we commit to the following as part of our anti-slavery approach:

• Zero-tolerance policy for modern slavery in all forms;
• Robust supplier audits and ongoing monitoring of contractors and sub-contractors;
• Accessible reporting channels for workers and third parties to raise concerns.

Our supplier due diligence for Brimsdown commercial waste removal partners includes pre-qualification checks, contractual anti-slavery clauses and periodic risk assessments. Before onboarding, suppliers must demonstrate compliance with labour standards and provide evidence of lawful working practices. Contracts contain termination rights where breaches are identified. We prioritise suppliers that can demonstrate traceability, fair recruitment practices and robust payroll and identity checks.

The supplier audit programme is a key control. Audits are scheduled based on risk profile, with higher-risk suppliers receiving more frequent and detailed reviews. Audits may be on-site or remote, include documentation review and worker interviews, and assess recruitment, working hours, pay, accommodation where relevant, and subcontracting practices. Corrective action plans are mandatory where non-compliance is found.

We carry out follow-up assessments to verify corrective actions, and use both announced and unannounced inspections. For the wider waste removal Brimsdown network we maintain a register of audit outcomes, remediation status and escalation steps taken for persistent non-compliance. Continuous improvement and remediation are prioritised over punitive measures for first-time, rectifiable breaches.

Reporting channels are accessible to all workers, clients and supply chain partners. We provide multiple secure avenues for raising concerns, including anonymous reporting mechanisms, internal ethics reporting and escalation to senior management. We encourage prompt reporting of any suspected exploitation. All reports are treated seriously, investigated impartially and without retaliation.

Training and awareness form part of our preventative strategy. Employees and contractors involved in Brimsdown commercial waste removal operations receive mandatory training on recognising signs of modern slavery, how to respond and how to use reporting channels. Procurement teams, site managers and drivers receive role-specific guidance to spot and escalate risks effectively.

Governance and annual review: our senior leadership and compliance committee oversee implementation, review audit findings and assess the effectiveness of controls. We perform an annual review of the modern slavery statement, the supplier audit programme and reporting outcomes; updates are made to policies, training and supplier criteria as required. Key performance indicators, remediation timelines and lessons learned are documented and used to strengthen our approach.