Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Wanstead

Commercial Waste Wanstead is committed to the highest standards of integrity and human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our policy to prevent forced labour, human trafficking and any form of exploitation across our operations and supply chain. We operate a zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery and exploitation and expect the same of our partners in the commercial waste sector and our Wanstead commercial waste suppliers.

Our statement applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by Commercial Waste in Wanstead and related business units. Leadership and procurement teams share responsibility for implementation. We embed anti-slavery principles into contracts, procurement processes and operational procedures to ensure consistent standards across commercial waste services Wanstead.

Zero tolerance means any credible allegation of modern slavery will trigger an immediate investigation and, where substantiated, decisive action including termination of contracts. We operate a robust grievance and reporting framework and maintain clear disciplinary and remedial pathways. Our zero-tolerance commitment underpins how we select and monitor vendors who provide commercial waste solutions in Wanstead and beyond.

We use a risk-based due diligence process for procurement and supplier onboarding. Key checks include identity and right-to-work verification, labour provider audits and review of recruitment practices for third-party logistics and waste handling partners. Commercial Waste Wanstead integrates these checks into onboarding so high-risk services receive enhanced scrutiny.

Reporting channels are essential: employees, contractors and third parties can raise concerns confidentially and anonymously. We maintain dedicated internal reporting routes and clear escalation procedures. Where appropriate, we will cooperate with law enforcement and support affected individuals while protecting those who report in good faith.

Our anti-slavery measures extend across the supply chain and include contractual clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery laws. Suppliers to Wanstead commercial waste operations must confirm adherence to our policy and allow access for audits and assessments as a condition of contracting.

Supplier audits form a central part of our monitoring programme. We conduct periodic and unannounced audits informed by risk profiling and intelligence from industry bodies. Audit activities include documentation reviews, site visits and worker interviews to detect indicators of exploitation. Supplier audits are complemented by corrective action plans where non-compliance is identified.

We follow a clear audit cadence and risk mitigation plan, including:

• Annual risk assessments focusing on recruitment channels, subcontracting and seasonal labour;
• Targeted on-site monitoring for high-risk suppliers;
• Remediation measures and monitoring of corrective action progress.

Training and awareness are delivered to employees and contract partners across Commercial Waste Services Wanstead: procurement teams receive specialist training on due diligence, operational staff are trained to spot indicators of modern slavery, and senior leaders review compliance performance regularly. We strive to build a culture where exploitation is identified early and addressed swiftly.

We will review this statement and our practices at least annually. The annual review assesses policy effectiveness, audit outcomes, reports received through our reporting channels and remediation results. Findings inform continuous improvement of our approach to prevent modern slavery in CW Wanstead operations.

Commercial Waste Wanstead is committed to transparency and continual improvement. We will update stakeholders on material changes to our policy and publish outcomes of our annual review. Through sustained vigilance, supplier engagement, robust audits and accessible reporting channels, we aim to eliminate modern slavery from our business and the wider commercial waste industry.