Modern Slavery Statement – Commercial Waste Elephant and Castle

Commercial Waste Elephant and Castle is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy and the proactive steps we take to ensure that our commercial waste services in Elephant and Castle and surrounding areas operate ethically. We recognise the importance of transparency and accountability when delivering commercial-waste solutions, and we strive to ensure that every stage of our service respects human rights and labour standards.

Our zero-tolerance policy is clear: we will not tolerate forced labour, human trafficking, or any form of exploitation in our supply chain or operations. All employees, contractors and partners are expected to uphold these standards. Employees receive training on recognising signs of modern slavery and on the procedures for reporting concerns. Every allegation is taken seriously and investigated thoroughly, with appropriate remedial action taken where necessary to protect victims and hold perpetrators to account.

Supplier due diligence and regular audits

We maintain robust supplier due diligence processes tailored for Elephant and Castle commercial waste partners. Our procurement protocol includes risk-based assessments, contract clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery laws, and mandatory self-declaration questionnaires for new and existing suppliers. To ensure compliance we conduct regular supplier audits that incorporate:

• document reviews of payroll, hours worked and recruitment practices;
• site visits and worker interviews where feasible;
• third-party verification for higher-risk suppliers and sub-contractors.

Audit outcomes are escalated to senior management and integrated into supplier improvement plans or contractual remedies.

Our approach to preventing exploitation extends beyond audits. We engage with local stakeholders, trade groups and community representatives to better understand risk indicators in the local economy and in the wider commercial-waste sector. Strong governance underpins this work: senior leaders review anti-slavery performance metrics quarterly and ensure resources are available for investigation, remediation and victim support.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing are a critical part of our modern slavery response. We provide multiple, secure avenues to report concerns about suspected exploitation, including internal reporting to managers and a confidential escalation process to our compliance team. Reports are handled sensitively and confidentially. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises genuine concerns in good faith. Additional protections are in place for whistleblowers and vulnerable workers during investigations, and we work with specialist agencies when support or referral is required.

Transparency and continuous improvement guide our work. We publish details of our policies and provide regular training for staff and suppliers involved in Elephant and Castle commercial waste operations. Our annual review process evaluates policy effectiveness, audit findings and any incidents. The annual review includes measurable outcomes such as audit completion rates, remediation actions taken, and training completion percentages. Where gaps are identified, we update procedures, reinforce supplier obligations and increase monitoring for higher-risk activities.