Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Eltham

Commercial Waste Eltham is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out our approach to due diligence, how we apply a zero-tolerance policy on forced labour, and the governance measures we maintain. As a provider of commercial waste services in Eltham and surrounding areas, the company recognises the responsibility to identify, assess and mitigate risks in our purchasing and contracting activities.

We apply this policy to all employees, contractors and third-party suppliers. Our zero-tolerance stance means any evidence of exploitation, coercion, debt bondage or human trafficking will trigger immediate action, including contract termination and referral to authorities where required. The policy is embedded in procurement clauses for all Eltham commercial waste suppliers and in contracts with logistics, recycling and cleaning partners.

Scope and risk assessment: We continuously map our supply chains for potential vulnerabilities, focusing on areas with higher inherent risk such as low-skill labour, subcontracted services and seasonal or temporary workforce suppliers. Commercial waste - Eltham operations undergo routine risk reviews, and we prioritise deeper scrutiny where supplier profiles, geography or business models suggest elevated exposure to modern slavery risks.

Governance and accountability are clear: senior management own the modern slavery programme and report progress annually to the board. We maintain documented procedures, staff training and a dedicated compliance lead responsible for supplier oversight. Eltham Commercial Waste integrates modern slavery awareness into induction and ongoing training to ensure all staff can recognise warning signs and escalate appropriately.

Supplier due diligence and supplier audits

We conduct proportionate due diligence with new and existing vendors. This includes pre-qualification checks, contractual clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery laws, and evidence of payroll, right-to-work documentation and worker welfare practices. Supplier audits are scheduled based on risk rating: high-risk partners receive on-site inspections, document reviews and worker interviews, while lower-risk suppliers are subject to remote checks and periodic self-assessment.

Our supplier audit process uses a combination of regular questionnaires, desktop reviews and physical visits. Audit findings are recorded, and we require corrective action plans with defined timelines. Persistent non-compliance results in termination of supply arrangements. The commercial waste Eltham procurement team works collaboratively with suppliers to remediate issues, offering guidance while maintaining firm enforcement of ethical standards.

We provide multiple confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about modern slavery. Reports can be made through anonymous hotlines, secure email dropboxes and through line management. All reports are treated seriously; we ensure protection from victimisation and consider appropriate remediation measures for affected workers. Reporting channels are publicised internally and reinforced in staff meetings.

Remediation, monitoring and continuous improvement

When instances of modern slavery are identified, Commercial waste Eltham takes swift remedial action. This may include worker support, termination of exploitative contracts and cooperation with enforcement agencies. We monitor remediation outcomes and adjust our risk assessments. Continuous improvement is achieved through lessons learned, updated policies and supplier capacity building to reduce recurrence.

The effectiveness of our approach is measured and reviewed annually. The annual review assesses policy compliance, audit results, training completion rates and the impact of any remediation actions. Findings inform the next cycle of controls, priorities for supplier engagement and enhancements to the zero-tolerance policy. This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least once every year to reflect evolving risks and improvements across the supply chain and operations of Commercial Waste in Eltham.