Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Hanwell

Commercial Waste Hanwell is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach and the actions we take across our Hanwell commercial waste services supply chain. We recognise our responsibility to protect workers and to ensure that our commercial waste - Hanwell activities do not expose people to exploitation.

We operate with a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, child labour and human trafficking. Our policies require every team member and contractor engaged in commercial waste services in Hanwell to adhere to high standards of treatment, lawful employment and transparent working conditions. We provide training and guidance so that staff can identify risks and act decisively if concerns arise.

As part of our commitment to ethical operations, Commercial Waste - Hanwell conducts targeted supplier risk assessments. We evaluate suppliers and subcontractors for compliance with anti-slavery standards, and we require contractual commitments that prohibit modern slavery practices. Our supplier selection processes include checks on documentation, verification of labour practices, and ongoing monitoring to maintain compliance with our values.

Supplier Audits and Ongoing Monitoring

We carry out regular supplier audits, both scheduled and unannounced, to verify standards across the Hanwell commercial waste supply chain. Audits assess recruitment practices, wage records, working hours, and worker onboarding. Where risks are identified, we work with suppliers to implement corrective action plans and follow up to ensure improvements are sustained. Persistent non-compliance results in termination of contracts.

Our approach combines documentary review with on-site observation and worker interviews where appropriate. We use a risk-based methodology that focuses resources on higher-risk categories and geographies while ensuring baseline oversight of all vendors. Transparency is central to our supplier management, and we publish summaries of findings internally to drive continuous improvement.

To support this, we maintain clear contractual clauses mandating adherence to anti-slavery laws and allow for remedial action if violations occur. Our procurement teams integrate modern slavery checks in onboarding and renewal processes, and Hanwell commercial waste teams are trained to spot and report red flags.

Reporting Channels and Protection for Whistleblowers

We have multiple, confidential reporting channels for anyone to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery within Commercial Waste Hanwell operations. Reports can be made anonymously through our internal reporting lines or raised directly to compliance leads. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and managed with respect for privacy and protection of whistleblowers.

The organisation enforces non-retaliation protections and ensures that individuals who report concerns are not subjected to adverse treatment. Our incident response process includes immediate risk assessment, protective measures for affected workers, and collaboration with authorities or specialist organisations where appropriate. We document all allegations and corrective actions to build organisational learning.

Accountability and continuous improvement are core to our strategy. We publish an annual review of our policies and activities relating to modern slavery within the context of Commercial Waste Hanwell and related commercial waste services in Hanwell. This review evaluates policy effectiveness, audit outcomes, training uptake and any incidents, and it sets targets for the following year.

Key measures include:

• Regular supplier audits and risk-based oversight;
• Clear contractual requirements and termination rights for breaches;
• Confidential reporting channels and whistleblower safeguards;
• Mandatory staff training and awareness programmes;
• Annual review and continuous improvement plans.

In conclusion, Commercial Waste Hanwell remains steadfast in its commitment to eliminating modern slavery from our operations and supply chains. We will continue to strengthen our approaches, engage suppliers, and ensure that all people involved in Hanwell commercial waste activities are treated with dignity and fairness. This statement is reviewed and updated at least annually to reflect evolving risks and to reinforce our zero-tolerance stance.