Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Shoreditch
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Commercial Waste Shoreditch and affiliated teams to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise the risks associated with waste management and the wider environmental services sector. Our statement summarises our zero-tolerance approach, due diligence processes, supplier audit programme and the channels available for reporting concerns. It is published to demonstrate our accountability across Shoreditch commercial waste services.
We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery. All employees, contractors and subcontractors engaged in commercial waste Shoreditch activities are required to adhere to this policy. Any breach will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of contracts. Our procurement and operations teams are trained to identify indicators of exploitation, forced labour, and related abuses across the collection, transport and disposal stages.
To ensure responsible sourcing we implement comprehensive supplier checks and ongoing audits. Our supplier due diligence includes:
- Verification of identity, licences and worker documentation;
- Assessment of recruitment and employment practices;
- Contract clauses mandating compliance with anti-slavery standards.
Supplier Audits and Risk Management
We maintain a structured supplier audit programme focusing on high-risk suppliers and services. Audits combine desktop reviews, on-site inspections and third-party verifications. Where risks are identified we require corrective action plans with clear timelines. Our approach covers direct waste management contractors and key indirect suppliers who support logistics, maintenance and labour provisioning for Commercial Waste Shoreditch activities.
We provide multiple confidential reporting channels for workers, contractors and third parties to raise concerns. Reports can be made anonymously through our whistleblowing platform, or via designated internal reporting routes. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and escalated to senior governance where appropriate. We emphasise protection against retaliation for those who report in good faith.
Our procurement team applies a risk-based supplier segmentation and monitors compliance metrics such as audit completion rates, corrective action closure and worker welfare indicators. Supplier audits are recorded, tracked and reviewed by the compliance committee to identify systemic issues and inform supplier improvement programmes across the Shoreditch commercial waste supply chain.
Training, Governance and Continuous Improvement
We invest in training for staff and partners to build capability in identifying and responding to modern slavery risks. Training modules are mandatory for site managers and procurement officers and are refreshed annually. Our governance framework ensures senior leadership oversight, with responsibilities for anti-slavery compliance embedded into contract sign-off, procurement and operational policies.
The company conducts an annual review of our modern slavery policies, procedures and outcomes. This review assesses the effectiveness of our due diligence, supplier audits and reporting channels, and updates risk assessments informed by sector developments. Findings from the annual review shape action plans, training refreshes and any necessary contract amendments across Commercial Waste in Shoreditch operations.
We are committed to transparency and continuous improvement. Commercial Waste Shoreditch will continue to strengthen controls, engage with suppliers to raise standards, and collaborate with industry partners to reduce the risk of exploitation. We expect suppliers to comply with our standards and to demonstrate tangible protections for workers within their operations.
This statement is approved by senior management and will be reviewed at least annually. We are dedicated to maintaining a robust, proportionate and evolving response to modern slavery risks in the commercial waste sector of Shoreditch, ensuring our operations reflect ethical, legal and human rights obligations.
Commitment: We will continue to act with integrity, enforce our zero-tolerance policy and make sure supply chain audits, reporting channels and annual reviews remain central to our approach.
Published by the governance committee for Commercial Waste Shoreditch — committed to preventing modern slavery and protecting vulnerable workers.
