Commercial Waste Hoxton Modern Slavery Statement

Commercial Waste Hoxton is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. This statement outlines our policy and the practical steps we take to eradicate forced labour, child labour and exploitation from our supply chain. As a Hoxton commercial waste provider we recognise our responsibility to maintain ethical standards and transparency in collection, disposal and recycling services across our local and contracted networks.

Our modern slavery policy applies to all staff, contractors and suppliers engaged by Commercial Waste Hoxton and related entities. We adopt a zero-tolerance approach: any form of modern slavery is unacceptable and will result in immediate and robust action. This modern slavery statement for commercial waste in Hoxton describes the systems and controls in place to reduce the risk of modern slavery occurring within our operations and our extended supply chain.

We have clear governance arrangements to manage compliance. The Board and senior management maintain oversight of anti-slavery measures and receive regular reports on due diligence, audits and incidents. All employees are expected to understand and promote our anti-slavery commitments and to report concerns without delay. Our commitment includes monitoring subcontractors engaged in Hoxton commercial services and ensuring that contractual terms require compliance with anti-slavery legislation.

We implement proactive due diligence across procurement, contracting and operational activities. Key elements include risk assessments, supplier pre-qualification, and contract clauses that mandate adherence to our anti-slavery standards. For suppliers providing commercial-waste Hoxton services, we require evidence of lawful employment practices, right-to-work checks and ethical recruitment policies.

Supplier audits form a cornerstone of our assurance programme. We conduct a mix of desktop reviews and site visits focused on higher-risk suppliers and activities. Audit checkpoints include worker pay and hours, subcontracting arrangements, recruitment fees, and accommodation conditions where applicable. Audit findings result in corrective action plans, and we reserve the right to suspend or terminate contracts where serious non-compliance is identified.

Our supplier engagement strategy emphasises collaboration and capacity building: we provide guidance to partners on labour standards, promote transparent payroll and records management, and support remediation when issues are detected. We also maintain a supplier code of conduct tailored for commercial waste operators in Hoxton and surrounding boroughs.

We provide multiple confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns. Reports can be made through internal whistleblowing procedures, anonymous helplines and secure online forms. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and handled with strict confidentiality to protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Victim support and remediation are prioritised when exploitation is identified.

Our reporting framework ensures timely escalation to the appropriate level of management and, where necessary, to external enforcement agencies. We keep detailed records of investigations, findings and corrective actions taken. Training programmes for staff and supply chain partners reinforce awareness of the signs of modern slavery and the mechanisms for escalation. Regular training is mandatory for operational managers and procurement teams working with commercial waste providers in Hoxton.

This statement is reviewed at least annually and updated whenever there are significant changes to our business, supply chain or legal requirements. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, reporting channels and remediation measures. It sets objectives and resources for the coming year to strengthen our response to modern slavery risks in the commercial waste sector. Commercial Waste Hoxton remains committed to continuous improvement and to working collaboratively with partners to eliminate modern slavery from our operations.