Modern Slavery Statement — Business Waste Removal Twickenham

Business Waste Removal Twickenham is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. This statement sets out our clear, zero-tolerance policy on any form of forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking or exploitation across our Twickenham waste removal services and supply chain. We expect every colleague, partner and supplier to uphold the highest ethical standards and to work with us to eliminate any risk of modern slavery.

Our policy applies to all employees, contractors and third-party vendors engaged in waste removal in Twickenham and adjacent areas. We provide training and awareness programmes to help staff recognise signs of exploitation and to reinforce that any suspected incident is taken seriously. We emphasise that compliance is mandatory and non-negotiable; violations will result in immediate investigation and, where necessary, termination of contracts.

Scope and Commitments

Our commitments extend to procurement, logistics, on-site teams and subcontractors. As a provider of business waste collection and disposal services in Twickenham, we are aware that certain activities carry higher risk, and we apply enhanced due diligence accordingly. We conduct background checks and require contractual assurances from suppliers that they comply with anti-slavery laws and maintain fair working conditions.

We maintain a systematic supplier audit programme that assesses labour practices, documentation and working conditions. Audits combine desktop reviews, requested documentation and, where risk indicators exist, on-site inspections performed by trained compliance officers. Audit findings are documented and followed by corrective action plans with clear deadlines; persistent non-compliance leads to contract termination.

Supplier Standards and Expectations

Our supplier code of conduct outlines minimum requirements: lawful wages, reasonable working hours, safe working environments and freedom of movement for workers. We require suppliers to demonstrate traceability in labour supply chains and to disclose recruitment practices. For higher-risk suppliers, we impose periodic verification and may mandate third-party ethical audits.

Key elements of our supplier assurance process include:

• Pre-engagement checks — verification of business legitimacy and labour practices.
• Contractual clauses — mandatory anti-slavery and human trafficking provisions in agreements.
• Ongoing audits — scheduled and ad-hoc reviews based on risk assessment.

We operate secure and accessible reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns. Reports can be made through internal whistleblowing mechanisms that guarantee confidentiality and protection from retaliation. We encourage the use of the formal reporting route so allegations are tracked, investigated and resolved with appropriate remedial action.

Investigations into alleged modern slavery incidents are led by a multidisciplinary team combining HR, legal and operations representatives. Investigations are impartial, timely and documented. If exploitation is confirmed, we work with relevant authorities and support affected individuals while ensuring our contractual and legal obligations are met.

Training, Communication and Continuous Improvement

Our staff receive targeted training on recognising and responding to modern slavery risks specific to waste removal Twickenham operations. We communicate expectations clearly to suppliers and include modern slavery considerations in procurement tender evaluations. Continuous improvement is ensured by learning from audit results and evolving legal and sector best practices.

Annual Review and Governance

We conduct an annual review of our modern slavery policy and practice to assess effectiveness and identify enhancements. The review examines audit outcomes, incident reports, training completion rates and supplier performance. Findings are reported to senior management and used to update policy, strengthen controls and allocate resources to high-risk areas.

Oversight is provided by a compliance committee responsible for monitoring implementation, approving remedial actions and ensuring the organisation’s response remains robust. We pledge to publicly report on our progress and to maintain transparency about our efforts to eradicate modern slavery within our operations and our supply chain.

By embedding anti-slavery principles into our procurement, operations and governance, Business Waste Removal Twickenham demonstrates an enduring commitment to ethical conduct, human dignity and lawful employment practices in all aspects of waste removal and related services.