Modern Slavery Statement for Commercial Waste Fulham

Commercial Waste Fulham is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and human rights across every part of our business. We adopt a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery, forced labour or human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. This statement applies to all employees, contractors and partners engaged in Fulham commercial waste services and related activities. It explains our approach to preventing exploitation, setting out responsibilities, processes and ongoing monitoring that support a workplace free from coercion.

Our approach begins with clear leadership and expectation setting. We will not tolerate slavery in any Commercial Waste Fulham processes — procurement, transportation, recycling or on-site servicing. All managers receive guidance on recognising signs of exploitation and the need to escalate concerns. We commit to ensuring that workers are paid fairly, work voluntarily and have the freedom to leave employment after reasonable notice. These principles underpin our service delivery across Fulham and neighbouring areas.

Supply Chain Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We recognise that preventing modern slavery requires active due diligence throughout our supply chain. Our supplier selection and retention criteria include human rights compliance checks, contractual clauses prohibiting forced labour and ongoing performance reviews. For each new supplier to our commercial waste in Fulham network, we perform risk-based screening and require documented confirmation of ethical practices.

Our supplier audit programme includes:

• Contract compliance reviews to ensure terms reflect our anti-slavery standards;
• On-site inspections where risk indicators are present;
• Worker interviews and records checks to verify conditions and pay practices;
• Corrective action plans with timelines for remediation where issues are found.

Audits are tailored to risk level: critical suppliers are audited more frequently, while low-risk partners receive periodic verification. We require suppliers to maintain transparent records and to cooperate fully with our audit teams.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Commercial waste Fulham encourages all individuals — employees, suppliers and the public — to report concerns about suspected modern slavery. We maintain multiple safe reporting channels, including anonymous reporting routes, secure escalation to senior management and mechanisms for third-party notifications. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and documented.

To protect reporters, we commit to non-retaliation and confidentiality wherever possible. When an allegation is substantiated, we will take proportionate action which may include: contractual termination, referral to authorities, remediation for affected workers and policy amendments. Transparency and protection for whistleblowers are central to our response framework.

Training, governance and the annual review cycle ensure accountability within our organisation. Staff training on modern slavery and ethical procurement is mandatory for operational, procurement and management teams engaged in Fulham commercial waste operations. We embed responsibilities across job descriptions and performance objectives to maintain vigilance at every level.

We will publish an annual review of our modern slavery prevention activities that summarises audit findings, actions taken and improvements planned. This annual statement will assess the effectiveness of supplier audits, reporting channel usage and training outcomes. Where gaps are identified, we will implement corrective measures and track progress to closure.

Our senior leadership team, including directors responsible for operations and procurement, retains oversight of this Modern Slavery Statement. We commit to continuous improvement, learning from incidents and evolving our controls to reflect emerging risks in the waste management sector. In particular, we will strengthen supplier engagement, enhance record-keeping and increase on-site verification where needed.

By embedding these principles in every contract and operational decision, our aim is to ensure that all Commercial Waste Fulham activities are free from exploitation. Zero tolerance, robust supplier audits, clear reporting channels and a formal annual review together form the backbone of our strategy to prevent modern slavery. We will continue to monitor, report and act to protect workers and uphold human rights within our operations and across our supply chain.