Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Balham

Commercial Waste Balham is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in every part of our operations. This statement explains our approach to combating forced labour, exploitation and any forms of modern slavery across our services, including commercial waste balham collections, transfer operations and contracted services. We set out clear expectations for our workforce and our supply chain and describe the policies and procedures that support a strong culture of compliance and respect for human rights.

Our organisation maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery. That means any suspicion or evidence of slavery, servitude, forced labour or human trafficking will result in immediate investigation and, where confirmed, decisive action including termination of contracts and referral to appropriate authorities. We require all employees, contractors and partners to adhere to our standards, which are embedded across procurement, operations and service delivery for Balham commercial waste and related operations.

Scope and responsibilities: This statement covers all aspects of our operations and applies to every worker engaged by Commercial Waste Balham and our suppliers. We emphasise that prevention is a shared responsibility: senior management, procurement teams and site supervisors each have clearly defined duties to identify and mitigate risks. We also expect that anyone involved in the handling or transport of commercial waste in Balham or supplied services will act in accordance with our policies. Compliance with this statement is monitored through scheduled reviews and incident reporting.

Supplier due diligence and supplier audits form a core part of our strategy to eliminate modern slavery from the supply chain. We conduct risk-based checks on new suppliers and periodic audits of ongoing partners. Our supplier audit programme includes contract clauses that explicitly prohibit modern slavery, mandatory self-assessment questionnaires and documentation checks for payroll, working hours and recruitment practices.

Supplier auditing procedures: We operate a layered audit approach that includes:

• Document verification and evidence of statutory workers' rights
• On-site compliance visits and interviews with workers where permitted
• Third-party audit escalation for high-risk suppliers
• Corrective action plans and follow-up assessments

We maintain accessible reporting channels so that concerns about modern slavery in our commercial waste services can be raised safely. Workers and third parties may report suspected abuse or unethical behaviour through internal reporting routes, anonymous hotlines and escalation to management. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and confidentially, and we protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Our reporting framework is designed to be simple, secure and supportive so that anyone involved in Balham commercial waste services can speak up without fear.

Training, communication and continuous monitoring

We provide targeted training to procurement staff, site managers and front-line operatives to help them recognise signs of forced labour and exploitative practices. Training materials and communications stress the importance of vigilance across all commercial waste services in Balham and outline the steps to take if a potential issue is observed. We also publish clear guidance to suppliers and include modern slavery clauses within our contractual terms to reinforce expectations.

Annual review and governance

Commercial Waste Balham conducts an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our associated policies and processes. The review evaluates the effectiveness of supplier audits, reporting channels and remedial actions taken during the year. Findings are considered by senior management and used to update risk assessments, training modules and contractual obligations. The annual review ensures continuous improvement and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to eradicating modern slavery from our operations and supply chain.

Accountability and next steps: We remain committed to strengthening our systems, increasing transparency and working with partners to eliminate exploitation. Any confirmed breaches of our zero-tolerance approach will be met with firm consequences and corrective measures. Commercial Waste Balham will continue to integrate anti-slavery due diligence into procurement, maintain regular supplier audits and keep reporting channels open and protected for those who raise concerns. We pledge to publish updates to this statement after each annual review to reflect progress and any new measures adopted.

By maintaining rigorous audits, clear reporting procedures and an unwavering zero-tolerance stance, Commercial Waste Balham seeks to ensure a responsible, ethical and compliant approach to all commercial waste handling and services in the Balham area. This statement is endorsed by our leadership and will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective and aligned with best practices.