Modern Slavery Statement — Business Waste Removal Croydon

Business Waste Removal Croydon is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations and supply chains. This statement outlines our policies and ongoing actions to ensure that our commercial and business waste removal activities in Croydon and surrounding areas operate with the highest ethical standards. We have a zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour, involuntary servitude and any forms of exploitation.

Our approach is grounded in clear governance: senior management leads the anti-slavery agenda, and responsibilities are embedded in operational procedures for every team engaged in waste collection, recycling and disposal. We conduct risk assessments across all service lines for business refuse collection and commercial waste removal Croydon contracts to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

We apply robust due diligence when onboarding suppliers and subcontractors for business refuse services. This includes checks on labour practices, right-to-work documentation verification where appropriate, and contractual clauses that require compliance with anti-slavery standards. For higher-risk suppliers we carry out enhanced supplier audits and periodic reviews to confirm adherence to our expectations.

To reinforce safe and lawful practices across our waste removal Croydon operations, our supplier audits cover payroll compliance, working hours, recruitment methods and accommodation arrangements where relevant. Audit findings drive corrective action plans and, if necessary, the termination of relationships with suppliers that fail to meet required standards. We use a combination of on-site inspections and desktop reviews tailored to the scale of the supplier relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide multiple secure reporting channels for employees, temporary workers, contractors and third parties to raise concerns. Our channels include anonymous reporting mechanisms and a clear escalation route to senior leadership. Allegations are taken seriously and investigated promptly, with protections in place to guard against victimisation of whistleblowers. All reports are handled confidentially and impartially.

Our policies are supported by training programmes for field teams and office staff, stressing how to identify signs of exploitation, how to report concerns and the importance of ethical procurement when arranging commercial waste collection in Croydon. We emphasise continuous learning and refresh training materials in line with evolving best practice.

Supplier Standards and Contractual Controls

We require suppliers to accept contractual terms that include anti-slavery provisions, the right to audit, and obligations to correct non-compliance. Suppliers are expected to maintain their own policies aligning with our standards for business waste removal in Croydon and to provide evidence of lawful employment practices upon request. Non-compliance results in remediation plans or, where necessary, contract termination.

Our commitment extends to community and environmental responsibility. We work collaboratively with local partners to reduce exploitation risks in informal labour markets tied to recycling and waste handling. We also promote transparency through regular reporting to our board and stakeholders about progress on anti-slavery measures and supply chain integrity.

Annual review and continuous improvement: This statement is reviewed at least annually to assess effectiveness and to incorporate lessons from audits, incident investigations and stakeholder feedback. Our annual review considers the evolving risks in the waste management sector and updates our strategy for commercial and business waste removal Croydon services accordingly. We publish findings internally and use them to strengthen training, supplier engagement and audit coverage for the year ahead.