Modern Slavery Statement — Business Waste Removal Hackney

Business Waste Removal Hackney is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations. This statement sets out our approach to risk, due diligence, training and remediation across the services we provide to local businesses and commercial clients. We declare a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, child labour or human exploitation, and we aim to promote ethical practices across the supply chain.

Policy and commitment

The senior leadership team endorses this Modern Slavery Statement and ensures adequate resources are allocated to address risks. Our zero-tolerance stance extends to every contract for business waste removal in Hackney, and to third parties acting on our behalf. We require all colleagues and partners to uphold our policies, and we emphasise transparency, accountability and continuous improvement in procurement and service delivery.

Scope and applicability

This statement covers employees, temporary workers, agency staff and suppliers engaged in commercial waste removal Hackney operations. We carry out risk assessments tailored to the nature of the waste services, ensuring high-risk activities, such as manual labour-intensive sorting, are monitored closely. Key obligations include:

• Adherence to ethical employment standards
• Verification of worker documentation
• Transparent subcontracting and labour supply

Supplier due diligence and audits

We conduct proportionate due diligence on prospective and existing suppliers of waste management and recycling services. Our supplier screening verifies labour practices, pay, working hours and subcontractor arrangements. Where risk indicators are identified, we implement targeted audits and corrective action plans. Our audit programme includes site visits, worker interviews and documentary checks to confirm compliance with national labour laws and our internal standards.

Supplier audits and continuous monitoring

Audit frequency is determined by risk profile: high-risk suppliers are audited annually, medium-risk suppliers biennially and low-risk partners through periodic reviews. Audit findings are documented and escalated to management. We require suppliers to commit to remediation timelines and, where necessary, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships that fail to meet minimum requirements.

Our procurement contracts include contractual clauses prohibiting modern slavery, and we maintain a register of supplier compliance. We also use risk-based key performance indicators to measure supplier behaviour and to drive improvements across our business waste removal services in the Hackney borough.

Training and awareness form an essential part of our prevention strategy. Employees involved in procurement, operations and site management receive regular training on recognising signs of exploitation, reporting concerns and supporting vulnerable workers. We encourage a culture where everyone feels able to report potential issues without fear of retribution.

Reporting channels and remediation — We provide multiple confidential reporting channels for workers, clients and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. Reports are handled promptly, investigated thoroughly and escalated to senior management. Where exploitation is confirmed, we take swift action to protect victims, ensure access to support services and pursue legal and contractual remedies against perpetrators.

Annual review and continuous improvement — This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every twelve months and updated to reflect changes in operations, supplier networks and regulatory expectations. Our annual review process evaluates incident trends, audit results and training effectiveness, and sets priorities for the coming year. We are committed to evolving our approach and strengthening safeguards across all aspects of business waste removal Hackney and commercial waste removal in Hackney.