Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Removal Havering
Our organisation is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all parts of our operations. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, servitude, or human trafficking within Commercial Waste Removal Havering and across our supply chain. This statement sets out our approach to risk assessment, due diligence, contractual protections and continuous improvement across both front-line teams and back-office functions.
We set a clear expectation for anyone engaged with our Havering commercial waste removal activities: lawful employment, safe working conditions and fair pay. All employees, contractors and partners must comply with our policies. Our standards reflect national and international principles and are embedded into procurement, contracting and operational procedures. Any breach constitutes a serious failure and will trigger swift remedial action.
The scope of this policy covers commercial waste removal in Havering, including collection, transfer, recycling and disposal activities, and the extended supply chain including labour agencies and subcontractors. We require suppliers to provide employment records, recruitment checks and payroll evidence. As part of supplier onboarding and ongoing oversight we carry out targeted supplier audits and site visits to verify compliance and to identify hidden risks early.
Policy Controls, Supplier Audits and Risk Management
We have implemented robust controls to mitigate modern slavery risks in waste removal Havering operations. These include pre-employment checks, verification of right-to-work documentation, induction training, and contractual clauses that explicitly prohibit forced labour. These contractual protections are enforced and form a mandatory element of every procurement and subcontracting agreement. Procurement teams are trained to spot irregular indicators in bids and labour arrangements.
Our supplier audits are risk-based and take a layered approach: desktop reviews, documentary checks, in-person inspections and worker interviews. Audits focus on recruitment fees, pay records, working hours, living conditions where relevant, and use of third-party recruiters. Where non-compliance is identified, we require a corrective action plan with clear timelines and follow-up audits. This approach applies to all Havering commercial waste services suppliers, regardless of contract size.
We deploy a range of controls and monitoring measures, including:
- Regular supplier audits and documented corrective action plans;
- Worker interviews and anonymous feedback channels for operatives;
- Mandatory clauses prohibiting labour brokering that charges workers recruitment fees;
- Training for procurement, site managers and drivers to identify exploitation;
- Identification of key performance indicators (KPIs) related to ethical compliance.
Reporting Channels, Investigations and Annual Review
We maintain multiple reporting channels to ensure that concerns about modern slavery within commercial waste removal services can be raised safely. Reports may be made confidentially and are treated seriously. Our whistleblowing procedures protect reporters from retaliation and we encourage colleagues, contractors and third parties to speak up if they suspect exploitation. Transparency and victim-centred handling are core principles guiding our response.
All reports prompt a timely and proportionate investigation led by designated senior managers with access to legal and human resources specialists. Investigations adhere to fair process and evidence-based decision making. Where breaches are substantiated we will take appropriate enforcement action, which may include contract termination, supplier suspension and referral to law enforcement. We also seek to ensure victims receive appropriate support and remediation.
Our board conducts an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and associated policies as part of our governance cycle. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of supplier audits, reporting channels, training programmes and remediation measures, and sets priorities and resource allocations for the coming year. We commit to ongoing improvement across all areas of Havering waste removal and commercial waste services, using lessons learned to strengthen controls, update risk assessments and increase audit coverage. By maintaining a zero-tolerance stance and embedding these measures, we aim to eradicate exploitation from our operations and supply chains.
