Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Addlestone

Our commitment

Commercial Waste Addlestone and Addlestone commercial waste teams operate with a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour in all parts of our operations and supply chain. We recognise our responsibility to maintain ethical standards across waste collection, recycling and commercial waste services in Addlestone. We will not tolerate exploitative practices and we actively work to identify, prevent and remediate any instances where people may be at risk.

We enforce this stance by embedding clear expectations into procurement and contracting documentation for all suppliers and contractors. Our supplier code requires compliance with labour laws, ethical recruitment and transparency of working conditions. These measures apply to the wider commercial waste sector, including contracted haulage, treatment facilities and subcontracted labour providers.

Policies and procedures

We maintain a suite of policies that underpin our approach: anti-slavery policy, ethical procurement rules and staff conduct standards. These apply to all employees and partners engaged in commercial waste in Addlestone and the surrounding region. All staff are trained to recognise indicators of modern slavery and empowered to escalate concerns.

Our approach includes a proactive programme of supplier audits and due diligence. We prioritise higher-risk suppliers and contractual relationships for review and require evidence of lawful employment practices, appropriate ID checks, right-to-work confirmations and clear recruitment chains. Supplier audits are conducted both on-site and via documentary review, and we insist on corrective action plans where issues are identified.

To support transparency we use a risk-based supplier rating system for Addlestone commercial waste suppliers and maintain records of audit results, remediation steps and follow-up checks. We aim to ensure that our entire supply chain meets the standards expected by Commercial Waste Addlestone.

Reporting channels are available for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns confidentially and securely. We provide internal reporting through HR and compliance teams, and external whistleblowing routes for anonymous submissions. All reports are investigated promptly, and where allegations are substantiated we take immediate remedial action including suspension of contracts or termination where appropriate.

We also maintain a clear escalation pathway for suspected modern slavery cases involving law enforcement and specialist support services when required, ensuring victims receive protection and assistance. Our response is victim-centred and prioritises safety and recovery.

Our accountability measures include Board-level oversight and periodic reporting to senior management on performance metrics related to modern slavery, supply chain compliance and supplier audit outcomes. We track key performance indicators such as the number of audits completed, remediation plans closed and staff training completion rates.

Annual review: The Modern Slavery Statement for CW Addlestone is reviewed at least once each year to assess effectiveness, refresh risk assessments and update policies in line with legal developments and best practice. The annual review considers findings from supplier audits, incident reports and feedback from stakeholders, and it informs our improvement plan for the coming year.

Continuous improvement: we commit to strengthening safeguards across the commercial waste Addlestone ecosystem, investing in supplier capability-building, enhanced monitoring technologies and targeted training to raise awareness at all levels. Prevention, detection and remediation remain core objectives.

In summary, Commercial Waste Addlestone demonstrates a robust stance against modern slavery through a zero-tolerance policy, systematic supplier audits, reliable reporting channels and a formal annual review process that ensures ongoing vigilance and accountability across our operations and supply chain.