Commercial Waste Welwyn Modern Slavery Statement

Commercial Waste Welwyn confirms its absolute commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in its operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our approach, policies and actions taken during the reporting period. We set a zero-tolerance policy towards exploitation and forced labour across every area of our business and across all services offered by the company providing commercial waste collection and related services.

Our pledge applies to all teams engaged in the delivery of commercial-waste Welwyn services and to our contractors. The board and senior management actively oversee compliance with anti-slavery laws and expect every supplier to demonstrate equivalent standards. We embed ethical procurement and risk-aware decision-making into contracts, procurement processes and everyday operations to ensure there is no place for slavery or human trafficking in our value chain.

We operate a clear, zero-tolerance policy that prohibits modern slavery in any form. All employees, temporary workers and suppliers are required to comply with this policy, with breaches treated as serious misconduct. The policy is supported by internal procedures to identify, report and remediate any suspected instances of forced labour or exploitation. Commercial Waste - Welwyn will take decisive action, including contract termination and legal referral, if allegations are substantiated.

Supplier Audits, Due Diligence and Expectations

We conduct risk-based supplier audits and due diligence as part of our procurement and supplier management processes. Suppliers to Welwyn commercial waste operations are assessed on their labour practices, worker welfare, recruitment methods and record-keeping. Key audit and due diligence activities include:

• Regular compliance audits and on-site inspections where risk indicators exist.
• Contractual clauses requiring adherence to anti-slavery standards and the right to audit.
• Risk assessment and remediation plans for suppliers identified as higher risk.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We maintain multiple, secure reporting channels for concerns related to modern slavery, including anonymous options. Our whistleblowing procedures encourage early reporting and protect reporters from retaliation. All suspected incidents are investigated promptly and impartially, with escalation to senior management and external authorities where necessary. Reporting channels are promoted internally and to suppliers so that employees, contractors and third parties can raise concerns confidentially.

Commercial Waste Welwyn ensures that concerns raised through reporting channels are logged, assessed for risk and followed up with corrective action where required. We maintain records of all investigations and outcomes, and we provide support to affected individuals, including safe referral and remediation measures. Our reporting framework aligns with industry best practice and regulatory expectations.

To strengthen prevention, we deliver targeted training and awareness programmes for staff and key suppliers in the Welwyn commercial waste ecosystem. Training covers identification of exploitation indicators, how to use reporting channels, and obligations under our zero-tolerance stance. We require supplier employees to attend training or to confirm equivalent training has been provided, creating a shared understanding of responsibilities throughout the supply chain.

Supplier expectations are embedded contractually. Contracts include audit rights, requirements to disclose recruitment practices and assurance that no fees are charged to workers in breach of our standards. Our procurement decisions consider modern slavery risk alongside quality, cost and environmental factors to prioritise responsible partners in the commercial waste Welwyn market.

Annual review and continuous improvement are central to our approach. We commit to an annual review of policies, supplier performance, audit outcomes and training effectiveness. Findings from the annual review inform action plans, resource allocation and any necessary policy updates. Progress is measured through key indicators such as audit coverage, remediation completion rates and training participation.

In conclusion, Commercial Waste Welwyn reaffirms its dedication to eliminating modern slavery from its operations and supply chain. We will continue to strengthen supplier audits, expand reporting channels and perform an annual review to ensure accountability and continuous improvement. This statement is approved by senior management and reflects our ongoing commitment to ethical conduct and human rights throughout all commercial waste activities in Welwyn and the surrounding areas.