Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Harlow

Commercial Waste Harlow is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all parts of our operations and supply chain. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy towards exploitation and forced labour and describes the steps we take to identify, manage and mitigate the risk of modern slavery in our local and wider commercial-waste Harlow activities. We recognise that transparency and vigilance are essential across collection, transport and waste processing services.

We maintain a strong governance framework that assigns responsibility for anti-slavery due diligence to senior management and our compliance team. Our zero tolerance stance is supported by explicit contractual terms requiring suppliers and contractors to comply with labour standards and to permit audits. Harlow commercial waste operations are screened for risk factors such as subcontracting layers, use of temporary labour and recruitment through third parties.

To ensure practical compliance, the company has established robust supplier audits and assessment procedures. We conduct risk-based audits that include document review, on-site visits and worker interviews where appropriate. Our supplier evaluation covers payroll verification, right-to-work checks and assessments of working hours and health and safety practices for all partners engaged in commercial waste Harlow services.

All suppliers are required to acknowledge our anti-slavery policies before engagement and to participate in periodic monitoring. We use a tiered approach: higher-risk suppliers face more frequent and in-depth reviews. Where risks are identified, we require corrective action plans, monitor remediation progress, and reserve the right to suspend or terminate contracts where non-compliance persists. These expectations apply equally across the Harlow commercial waste supply chain.

Our audit and assurance process includes:

• Initial due diligence including background checks and risk profiling for new suppliers;
• Periodic supplier audits combining desk-based reviews and targeted site inspections;
• Worker interviews to validate conditions and identify hidden risks;
• Corrective action tracking and verification of remediation;
• Continuous improvement through supplier training and capacity building.

We have established secure and accessible reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Reporting options include anonymous hotlines and internal escalation routes through line managers and the compliance team. All reports are treated with confidentiality, promptly investigated and recorded. Commercial Waste Harlow insists on timely investigation and remediation, and where offences are discovered we will cooperate with relevant authorities.

Training forms a core part of our prevention strategy: staff, supervisors and procurement teams receive regular awareness sessions on recognising signs of exploitation and the proper use of reporting channels. We also provide guidance to suppliers on labour standards and documentation practices. Our contract clauses explicitly prohibit forced labour and require suppliers to maintain transparent pay and recruitment records.

The policy framework is supported by a lifecycle approach to risk management from onboarding to contract close-out. If incidents of modern slavery are identified in any part of the waste management chain, we will take proportionate remedial action which may include support for affected individuals, supplier corrective plans and contract termination. Harlow commercial-waste partners are expected to cooperate fully with investigations and to implement remediation where necessary.

We will review and update this Modern Slavery Statement annually to reflect changes in our operations, supplier base and legal obligations. The annual review includes analysis of audit findings, reported incidents, training outcomes and the status of corrective actions. Management will assess the effectiveness of policies and controls and set priorities for the coming year.

Key performance indicators include the number of supplier audits completed, remediation success rates, training completion percentages and confirmed incidents addressed. We are committed to continuous improvement and to strengthening partnerships with suppliers and stakeholders to eliminate modern slavery from our supply chain and operations.

In summary, Commercial Waste Harlow upholds a clear and enforceable anti-slavery position: zero tolerance, rigorous supplier audits, secure reporting channels and an annual review cycle to ensure accountability and continuous progress in tackling modern slavery.