Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Bethnal Green
Commercial Waste Bethnal Green is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business dealings and to implementing and enforcing effective systems to ensure modern slavery and human trafficking is not taking place anywhere in our supply chains or in any part of our operations. Our zero-tolerance policy towards slavery and human trafficking forms the core of our approach to responsible waste management in Bethnal Green and the wider Borough.
We operate across the area providing commercial waste services in Bethnal Green and beyond. Our statement sets out the steps we have taken and will continue to take to reduce the risk of modern slavery within our operations and supply chain. We require all staff and contractors to comply with this policy and to report any concerns promptly through the available reporting channels.
Zero-Tolerance and Policy Framework
Our zero-tolerance policy means we will not engage with, or tolerate, any supplier, contractor, or individual involved in modern slavery. We maintain clear standards that must be met before any commercial relationship is confirmed. These standards apply to every aspect of our commercial waste operations in Bethnal Green, from vehicle maintenance and crew provision to temporary labour and subcontracted services.Supplier Due Diligence and Audits
We carry out a proportionate risk-based due diligence process on suppliers and contractors. This includes documentation checks, payroll reviews and third-party verification where necessary. We also perform supplier audits to validate compliance with labour standards. Audit activities include:- Verification of identity and right to work
- Review of wage and working hour records
- Site visits and interviews with workers
- Checks on recruiter and subcontractor practices
The audit programme targets high-risk areas first and is repeated on a cyclical basis. Where issues are identified, remedial action plans are issued and monitored; failure to remedy serious breaches will result in contract termination and removal from our approved supplier list.
Training and Awareness — We provide regular training for employees and managers on how to identify signs of modern slavery and the correct procedures to follow. This training is tailored to different roles, from office-based procurement staff to field operations teams who handle Bethnal Green commercial waste on the ground. Building awareness is central to prevention and early identification.
Our recruitment and onboarding processes are designed to reduce the risk of exploitation. All employees are checked for identity and eligibility to work before employment begins. We maintain records and ensure fair and transparent payment practices, aligned with legal and ethical standards applicable to commercial waste carriers and service providers.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We maintain confidential reporting channels to encourage anyone with concerns to come forward. Reports can be made anonymously and will be taken seriously, investigated promptly and handled sensitively. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and provide support during investigations. Staff and third parties are encouraged to use internal reporting mechanisms or escalate concerns to designated compliance personnel.
Contractual Controls and Continuous Improvement — Contract terms with suppliers explicitly require compliance with anti-slavery laws and our own standards. Contracts include audit rights, termination clauses for non-compliance and requirements to pass down anti-slavery obligations to subcontractors. We also incorporate anti-slavery clauses into purchase orders and service agreements relating to commercial waste operations in Bethnal Green.
We continuously review and enhance our approach to supply chain management. This includes updating risk assessments, improving supplier onboarding processes and investing in better monitoring technologies to ensure transparency across operations and logistics that transport and process commercial wastes in Bethnal Green.
Annual Review and Reporting — We will review this Modern Slavery Statement annually to assess effectiveness and to identify further actions. The review will examine audit outcomes, training completion rates, reported incidents and remediation actions. Findings from each annual review will inform our priorities for the following year and will strengthen our ongoing commitment to eradicate modern slavery from our business and supply chains.
