Modern Slavery Statement — Business Waste Removal Gipsy Hill

This Modern Slavery Statement outlines the commitments of Business Waste Removal Gipsy Hill to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. Our purpose is to make clear that the company, as a provider of business waste removal in Gipsy Hill and related services, will not tolerate any form of forced labour, servitude or exploitation. We commit resources to identifying and mitigating risk, to training staff and contractors, and to supporting continuous improvement in ethical labour practices across our local and regional waste removal activities.

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery. Any confirmed instance of forced or compulsory labour will trigger immediate action including internal investigation, suspension of the supplier or contractor, contract termination where warranted, and referral to relevant authorities. Our approach recognises that transparency, decisive enforcement and remedial actions are essential to protect workers and maintain ethical standards in Gipsy Hill business waste removal.

The scope of this statement covers our direct operations, our subcontractors and our extended supply chain supporting waste collection, transfer, disposal and ancillary services in the Gipsy Hill area. We conduct risk-based screening of suppliers and monitor areas where labour vulnerabilities are greater, such as driving, manual handling and outsourced cleaning or maintenance associated with business waste removal services Gipsy Hill clients rely on.

Policy and Expectations

Our policy establishes clear expectations: suppliers must comply with all applicable laws and adhere to international labour standards. We require transparent records of employment, working hours and pay practices. Employees and contractors are trained to recognise indicators of exploitation, and managers are instructed to escalate concerns immediately. We apply contractual clauses that give us rights to audit and to require corrective action when practices fall short.

Supplier audits and due diligence are central to our programme. We employ a risk-based audit schedule that prioritises higher-risk vendors and activities. Audit activities include documentary checks, interviews, site inspections and follow-up verification. Specific measures include:

• Risk assessment and onboarding checks for new vendors providing waste removal services in Gipsy Hill;
• Periodic compliance audits and targeted inspections for higher-risk suppliers;
• Mandatory anti-slavery contractual provisions and rights to access supplier premises;
• Training for procurement staff, operatives and subcontract managers to identify and report red flags;
• Corrective action plans and monitoring to ensure timely remediation of any findings.

Reporting Channels and Protections

We maintain accessible reporting channels so concerns about modern slavery can be raised safely. Reporting may be made through internal compliance lines, designated whistleblowing routes or directly to senior managers as appropriate. We emphasise confidentiality and provide protections against retaliation: anyone raising a concern in good faith will be supported and protected. Reporting channels are actively promoted across our workforce and among suppliers so that issues can be surfaced quickly and acted upon.

Reported concerns are triaged by our compliance team, investigated promptly and objectively, and escalated to senior leadership where necessary. Investigations consider worker welfare first, and remediation may include worker repatriation, payment of withheld wages, termination of contracts with culpable parties and cooperation with enforcement authorities. We record all reports, outcomes and lessons learned to strengthen prevention measures over time.

Annual review: We review this Modern Slavery Statement and our policies at least once every 12 months. The review process assesses the effectiveness of supplier audits, training activities, incident handling and the evolving risk profile for waste removal operations in and around Gipsy Hill. Findings from the annual review are used to update controls, enhance supplier engagement practices and allocate resources for targeted audits or training. As part of our continuous improvement, we will continue to refine our approach and work collaboratively with supply chain partners to eliminate modern slavery from all aspects of our business. In reaffirming our commitment, Business Waste Removal Gipsy Hill confirms it will continue to apply a robust, evidence-based and zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery across our services and supply chain.