Commercial Waste Erith Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the approach of Commercial Waste Erith and related trading names to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chain. We operate a zero-tolerance policy to any form of forced labour, exploitation or human trafficking. Our commitment applies to all employees, contractors and partners engaged in commercial waste Erith services and associated activities.

Scope and Principles

Commercial Waste - Erith applies clear policies to ensure human rights are respected across the business. We require that everyone working on behalf of the company is treated with dignity and fairness. This statement describes the principles we enforce: transparency, accountability and continuous improvement. It is applicable to Erith commercial waste operations, our support functions and procurement processes.

Supplier engagement and audit processes are central to preventing modern slavery. We perform risk-based supplier due diligence that includes contract clauses, evidence of right to work checks and documentation reviews. Key elements include:

• Supplier audits conducted on a scheduled and surprise basis;
• Verification of labour practices, working hours and pay;
• Corrective action plans where deficiencies are identified.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We maintain multiple confidential reporting channels so that concerns about forced labour or exploitation can be raised safely and without fear of retaliation. Employees and third parties working with Commercial Waste Erith can report issues through internal grievance procedures, secure anonymous reporting lines and direct escalation to senior management. Every report is taken seriously and investigated promptly.

Training and Awareness

We provide regular training for staff and management on recognising signs of exploitation and the correct steps to escalate concerns. Training modules cover safe recruitment, right to work verification and what to do if modern slavery is suspected in the commercial waste erith supply chain. Managers are required to complete refresher courses to maintain awareness and compliance.

Our procurement team undertakes targeted supplier checks prior to onboarding and periodically thereafter. We use risk indicators such as geography, sector, contract value and labour intensity to prioritise supplier audits. Where suppliers fail to meet expected standards we require immediate remediation, and in persistent or severe cases we will terminate relationships to protect victims and uphold our zero-tolerance stance.

We monitor the effectiveness of our approach through key performance indicators that include audit completion rates, number of reported incidents, remediation outcomes and staff training completion. For the Erith commercial waste programmes we maintain records of checks, corrective actions and the outcomes of investigations to drive continuous improvement.

Our procurement and compliance teams collaborate with local and industry partners to share best practice and strengthen supply chain resilience. We require contractual commitments from suppliers to adhere to modern slavery laws and ethical labour standards. Contract terms include audit rights and obligations to notify us of any relevant incidents.

Review and governance are essential. The board and senior leadership of Commercial Waste Erith review this Modern Slavery Statement and associated policies annually. This annual review ensures the policy remains effective, reflects emerging risks and incorporates lessons from investigations and audits. The review process evaluates our supplier audits, reporting channel performance and training efficacy, and sets priorities for the coming year.