Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste East Ham

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Commercial Waste East Ham and affiliated operations providing east ham commercial waste solutions to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in all parts of our business and supply chain. We operate a zero-tolerance approach to forced labour, servitude, and exploitation and are committed to ensuring our commercial waste services in East Ham are delivered with respect for fundamental human rights. Our policy is clear: no form of modern slavery will be tolerated.

Scope and Purpose

We provide municipal and private sector waste handling, recycling and disposal as commercial waste services East Ham contractors. This statement applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers and third-party partners associated with Commercial Waste East Ham. It outlines our policies, due diligence, monitoring and remediation measures designed to identify, prevent and mitigate modern slavery risks.

Our commitment is led from the top: senior management endorses an active programme of risk assessment, training and supplier engagement to reduce vulnerabilities across collection, transport, sorting and recycling operations. We require all staff to observe the zero-tolerance policy and to report any concerns promptly through our defined reporting channels.

Policy and Governance

Commercial waste East Ham has adopted a comprehensive anti-slavery policy that defines prohibited practices and sets out procedures for recruitment, verification of worker eligibility and controls on labour providers. The policy is supported by internal codes of conduct and a requirement that every supplier and contractor agrees to comply with our standards as a condition of engagement.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We operate a structured supplier audit programme to evaluate and monitor the risk of modern slavery in our supply chain. Key elements include:

• Pre-engagement due diligence checks on new vendors supplying equipment, labour or haulage for East Ham commercial waste contracts.
• Periodic on-site audits and document reviews to verify payroll, contracts and working conditions.
• Corrective action plans and follow-up audits where non-compliance is identified.
• Enhanced scrutiny of high-risk suppliers and subcontractors, including temporary labour providers.

We use a risk-based approach to prioritise audits and maintain records of supplier performance and remediation actions. Our procurement team integrates anti-slavery checks into supplier selection and contract management.

Reporting Channels and Worker Protections

We provide multiple confidential reporting channels for workers, subcontractors and third parties to raise concerns about potential slavery or exploitation. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and, where necessary, escalated to senior management for decisive action. Anonymous reporting is supported to protect whistleblowers from retaliation.

Our approach emphasises remediation and support for affected individuals and immediate steps to remove victims from harm. We cooperate with relevant authorities, law enforcement and specialist organisations where appropriate and ensure that any exploitation discovered leads to partnership reviews and, if required, termination of contracts with offending parties.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement: This statement is reviewed at least once every 12 months and updated as our understanding of risks evolves. We commit to continuous improvement through enhanced supplier engagement, staff training on human trafficking indicators and strengthening contract terms to reduce modern slavery risk across commercial waste operations in East Ham and surrounding areas.

Leadership and Accountability

Senior leaders at Commercial Waste East Ham are accountable for implementing this statement. We allocate resources to ensure effective monitoring and enforcement, and we report progress to our governance board annually. By embedding anti-slavery measures into our procurement, operations and HR practices, we strive to protect vulnerable workers and uphold the highest ethical standards.

Signed on behalf of Commercial Waste East Ham, this Modern Slavery Statement reflects our commitment to transparency, responsible sourcing and active prevention of modern slavery in our business and supply chain.