Commercial Waste Lambeth Modern Slavery Statement

Commercial Waste Lambeth recognises the grave human rights risks associated with modern slavery and human trafficking in waste management and related supply chains. This statement sets out our commitment to a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery in all forms across our commercial waste operations in Lambeth and adjacent services. We commit to clear preventative measures, effective reporting channels and ongoing monitoring to ensure our values are upheld.

Policy Overview and Scope

Our modern slavery and human trafficking policy applies to every part of the organisation, including subcontractors and suppliers engaged in the provision of commercial waste collection, recycling and disposal in Lambeth. We expect all partners and suppliers to meet the same standards. The policy is embedded in procurement, contracting and operational practice and is a core part of how we run Lambeth commercial waste services.

Zero-tolerance policy: We will not tolerate any form of forced labour, servitude, human trafficking or exploitation within Commercial-Waste Lambeth operations or our supply network. This includes the immediate investigation of any reported concerns, decisive remedial action and, where appropriate, termination of relationships with suppliers who fail to meet our standards.

We apply a risk-based approach to due diligence for suppliers and contractors involved in commercial waste services. Our supplier assessment framework includes pre-contract checks, regular contractual clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery laws and evaluation of labour practices. For higher-risk suppliers we require enhanced transparency and documentary evidence of worker rights, payment records and lawful immigration and identity checks. These measures are applied across commercial waste lambeth contracts and related logistics.

Supplier audits and monitoring are a central part of our preventive strategy. We conduct scheduled and unannounced audits, desk-based reviews and site visits to assess compliance with our anti-slavery standards. Audit findings inform mandatory corrective action plans and, where systemic breaches are found, may lead to suspension or termination of contracts. Audits evaluate recruitment practices, working hours, wage records and subcontracting arrangements to reduce the risk of exploitation.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We maintain clear, confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about modern slavery risks in our commercial waste services. Reports can be made through internal secure routes and via third-party confidential mechanisms. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure all reports are investigated promptly and thoroughly. Key elements include:

• Multiple reporting routes: anonymous reporting, line manager escalation and internal compliance teams;
• Independent investigation: trained investigators and external specialists where needed;
• Protection measures: anti-retaliation safeguards and support for affected individuals.

To reinforce our commitments, we provide targeted training for staff, managers and procurement teams involved in Lambeth commercial waste operations. Training covers recognising signs of modern slavery, responding to concerns, supplier due diligence and the use of reporting channels. Training is refreshed annually and adapted to reflect lessons learned from incidents and audits.

Contractual controls and remedial action: All commercial contracts include modern slavery clauses requiring compliance with applicable laws and our standards. Remedial steps on discovery of non-compliance include corrective action plans, remediation for affected workers where feasible, re-auditing and, where necessary, contract termination. We take a victim-centred approach to remediation.

Monitoring and performance indicators enable us to measure progress across the organisation. We track audit outcomes, training completion rates, number and type of reports received, and remediation outcomes. These metrics are reviewed by senior management to ensure continuous improvement in our approach to preventing modern slavery within Lambeth commercial waste operations.

Annual review and continuous improvement: Our modern slavery statement and associated policies are reviewed at least once every year. The annual review process examines policy effectiveness, audit results, incident responses and stakeholder feedback. It informs updates to supplier due diligence, contractual terms, training content and the allocation of resources to higher-risk areas across the commercial waste supply chain.

Statement of ongoing commitment: Commercial Waste Lambeth remains committed to eliminating modern slavery from its operations and supply chains. We will continue to strengthen our zero-tolerance stance, enhance supplier audits, maintain robust reporting channels and perform systematic annual reviews to ensure our commercial waste services in Lambeth are delivered ethically and responsibly.