Commercial Waste Purfleet Modern Slavery Statement

Commercial Waste Purfleet publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to make clear our commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains. This anti-slavery policy sets out how we identify, mitigate and manage the risk of forced labour, exploitation and other modern slavery practices across our operations. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery and will act decisively when concerns arise.

We adopt a risk-based approach across our commercial waste management services in Purfleet and surrounding areas. Our policy applies to all employees, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, and it is reinforced through our procurement standards and code of conduct. We emphasise training, clear expectations and continuous improvement so that our anti-slavery initiatives become embedded in daily operations and supplier relationships.

Scope and Commitment

Our modern slavery policy covers recruitment, employment practices, subcontracting and on-site activities. We expect every supplier and partner to meet the same ethical standards. Commercial Waste Purfleet anti-slavery statement requires suppliers to declare compliance with labour laws and to allow supplier audits when requested. We will disqualify or suspend suppliers who refuse to comply or who are found to be complicit in exploitation.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We conduct regular due diligence to assess modern slavery risks across procurement and logistics. Our supplier audits include documentation checks, site visits and interviews where needed. Audit findings are categorised by risk level and addressed with corrective action plans. Persistent or severe breaches trigger contract termination. The audit programme is supported by training for procurement staff and contract managers to ensure consistent application of standards.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

To encourage safe reporting, Commercial Waste Purfleet maintains confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns. Reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly and protected from retaliation. We provide multiple avenues for disclosure, and we document all reports and outcomes to ensure transparency and learning. Our reporting process complements our remediation framework for victims and affected workers.

We support victims through remedial measures including engagement with relevant authorities, access to support services where available, and collaboration with NGOs when appropriate. Our approach balances immediate protection with longer-term remedies and preventive measures to reduce recurrence of abuses in our waste collection and commercial services.

Monitoring, Training and Continuous Improvement

To prevent modern slavery we provide targeted training for staff involved in hiring, procurement and day-to-day operations. Training covers how to spot signs of exploitation, correct record-keeping and steps to take if concerns emerge. We use internal metrics and supplier KPIs to track compliance, and we review high-risk contracts more frequently. Our anti-slavery practices are integrated into supplier onboarding and performance management.

Key measures include:

• Risk-based supplier due diligence and periodic audits;
• Mandatory contractual clauses prohibiting forced labour;
• Training programmes for frontline and procurement staff;
• Confidential reporting channels and whistleblower protections;
• Remediation processes and cooperation with enforcement agencies.

Annual Review, Governance and Approval

We will review this commercial waste Purfleet anti-slavery statement annually to reflect changes in risk, legislation and best practice. The review process includes evaluation of audit outcomes, incident reports and supplier performance data. Results feed into board-level governance and inform updates to policy, training and supplier requirements. The board or senior leadership approves the revised statement and commits to resourcing further improvements where necessary.

In conclusion, this modern slavery statement represents our firm commitment to ethical operations and responsible procurement. We will continue to strengthen controls, deepen supplier engagement and ensure that our commercial waste activities in Purfleet do not contribute to modern slavery or human trafficking. We expect partners and stakeholders to join us in upholding these standards and in working collaboratively to eliminate exploitation from our shared supply chains.