Waste Removal Notting Hill Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement is published by Waste Removal Notting Hill in accordance with our commitment to ethical business practices and respect for human rights. It sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Waste Removal Notting Hill maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, debt bondage, and child labour. We are committed to conducting our business with integrity, transparency, and respect for the dignity and rights of every individual. We expect the same standards from all parties with whom we conduct business, including suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.

Modern slavery has no place in the waste management sector or any other industry. We recognise that the nature of waste collection, sorting, transportation, recycling, and associated services can create vulnerabilities for exploited labour. We therefore take proactive steps to identify, prevent, and address any risk of modern slavery within our sphere of influence.

Our Operations and Supply Chain

Our operations focus on waste removal, recycling, and associated environmental services in Notting Hill and surrounding areas. Our supply chain includes providers of vehicles and equipment, personal protective equipment, recycling facilities, staffing services, and other goods and services necessary for our work.

We understand that modern slavery risks can occur at any level of the supply chain, both domestically and internationally. We are committed to improving our visibility over suppliers and to working only with organisations that share our values and demonstrate robust labour and human rights practices.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We require our key suppliers and contractors to comply with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws. As part of our onboarding and ongoing supplier management, we assess the risk of modern slavery based on sector, geography, and the nature of goods or services provided.

Where we identify higher-risk categories, we may undertake enhanced due diligence and supplier audits. These audits can include reviewing employment practices, checking records related to wages and working hours, and verifying that workers are employed freely and are not subject to exploitation or coercion. Where appropriate, we also seek written confirmations that suppliers prohibit modern slavery in their operations and supply chains.

If a supplier is unable or unwilling to demonstrate compliance with our standards, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the business relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage all employees, agency workers, contractors, and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery connected to our business or supply chain. Concerns may relate to working conditions, recruitment practices, treatment of workers, or any other behaviour that appears unethical, unsafe, or exploitative.

Reports can be made directly to line managers, senior management, or a designated member of our management team responsible for compliance and ethics. Individuals are encouraged to raise concerns as early as possible, and all reports will be treated seriously, confidentially, and sensitively, to the extent possible.

We will not tolerate any form of retaliation or detrimental treatment against any person who raises a concern in good faith. Any such retaliation will be treated as a disciplinary matter.

Training and Awareness

We promote awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff, particularly those involved in procurement, supplier management, or site supervision. Relevant employees receive guidance on recognising potential warning signs of exploitation and on the appropriate steps to take when concerns arise.

By increasing knowledge and awareness, we aim to ensure that modern slavery considerations are embedded in our everyday decision-making and interactions with workers and suppliers.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Waste Removal Notting Hill is committed to continuously improving our approach to tackling modern slavery. We regularly review our policies, risk assessments, and supplier management practices to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to the risks we face.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually by our senior management team. As part of the review, we consider any incidents or concerns reported, the outcomes of supplier audits, changes in legislation or best practice, and feedback from stakeholders. Where necessary, we update our procedures and training to strengthen our controls and further reduce the risk of modern slavery.

This statement reflects our ongoing commitment to responsible business conduct and to the protection of fundamental human rights in all aspects of our operations and supply chains.