Modern Slavery Statement for Business Waste Removal Chigwell

Business Waste Removal Chigwell is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chains. We operate a strict zero-tolerance approach to any exploitation, forced labour, or human trafficking within our organisation and among our partners. This statement sets out the policies, controls and actions we use to identify, mitigate and report risks as part of our corporate responsibility.

As a provider of business waste removal in Chigwell, we recognise that refuse collection, recycling and commercial waste handling can be vulnerable to unethical labour practices. Our policy is clear: we will not tolerate any form of modern slavery. All staff and contractors receive initial and refresher training to help them spot signs of exploitation and to ensure compliance with our ethical standards.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Governance

Zero-tolerance policy: The board endorses and enforces a policy that forbids modern slavery across the organisation. This policy applies to Chigwell commercial waste removal teams, subcontractors, suppliers and temporary staff. Breaches lead to immediate investigation and, where appropriate, termination of contracts and referral to relevant authorities.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We carry out regular due diligence and risk assessments across our supplier network to ensure that partners demonstrate the same commitment to ethical labour practice as our own teams. Our supplier audits for Chigwell business waste removal focus on hiring practices, subcontracting arrangements, payroll accuracy and working conditions. Audits are a mix of documentary checks and on-site visits where necessary.

Audit process includes:

• Verification of right-to-work documentation and lawful employment contracts.
• Review of subcontractor chains to identify hidden or indirect risks.
• Assessment of recruitment fees, wage payments and working hours.
• Corrective action plans and follow-up to ensure remediation.

Supplier engagement: Our procurement terms require suppliers to confirm compliance with modern slavery legislation and to permit audits. Where a supplier is found non-compliant, we require an immediate remediation plan and may suspend or terminate business relationships if adequate improvements are not made.

Risk-based approach: We maintain a risk register to prioritise audits and monitoring for higher-risk sectors such as manual labour providers, temporary staffing, and cross-border logistics used by commercial waste services in Chigwell and neighbouring areas.

Reporting Channels and Protection for Whistleblowers

We provide multiple confidential reporting channels so employees, contractors and third parties can raise concerns safely and anonymously. These channels include a secure internal reporting system, an anonymous hotline and a confidential escalation path to senior compliance officers. Reports are investigated promptly, and we protect whistleblowers from retaliation in line with our whistleblowing policy.

Training, Communication and Continuous Improvement

All staff involved in collection, sorting, transport and disposal of commercial waste are trained to understand modern slavery risks, the signs to look for and how to report concerns. We also communicate our expectations to suppliers and include contractual clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery laws.

Monitoring: We monitor the effectiveness of our measures through regular management reviews, audit outcomes and incident follow-ups. Findings are used to update training, procurement requirements and remedial procedures.

We take a collaborative approach with industry stakeholders, local authorities and enforcement agencies to stay aligned with best practice for responsible commercial waste removal Chigwell-wide, helping to reduce exploitation risks throughout the sector.

Annual Review and Commitment: We review this Modern Slavery Statement at least annually to reflect changes in our operations, supply chains and regulatory environment. The annual review evaluates audit findings, training completion rates, reported incidents and corrective actions. Where needed, the statement and associated policies are updated and approved at executive level to ensure continuous improvement.

By maintaining clear governance, regular supplier audits, protected reporting channels and an annual review cycle, our commitment is to prevent modern slavery in every part of our business waste removal activities in Chigwell and beyond.