Commercial Waste Richmond Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Commercial Waste Richmond and its affiliated operations to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business. We recognise our responsibilities across the supply chain for Richmond commercial waste handling, disposal and recycling activities, and we adopt a zero-tolerance approach to any form of forced labour, servitude, or exploitation.
Our policy extends across all services we provide, including commercial waste management in Richmond and related logistical operations. Commercial waste services in Richmond must be delivered ethically, and we require that every contractor, subcontractor and supplier follows the same standards. We have issued a written code of conduct that outlines expectations and legal compliance regarding modern slavery.
We operate a robust set of controls and checks to minimise risk in our supply chain. This statement explains our zero-tolerance policy, supplier due diligence and audit processes, employee and third-party reporting channels, and a programme of ongoing review. Our approach to Richmond commercial refuse and business waste procurement requires suppliers to confirm their compliance with anti-slavery legislation and demonstrate transparent labour practices.
We are committed to a clear zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery: any proven instance results in immediate contract termination and remedial action. This applies to all forms of exploitation, including bonded labour, human trafficking, and unlawful deductions from wages. Our leadership team endorses and enforces this standard across Commercial Waste - Richmond operations.
Supplier Audits and Due Diligence
We conduct targeted supplier audits and risk assessments for partners involved in waste collection, transfer, treatment and recycling. Audits combine documentary review, questionnaires and on-site inspections where necessary. Key actions include:
- Verification of employment records and working conditions;
- Checks on recruitment processes and third-party labour providers;
- Contract clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery laws;
- Corrective action plans and follow-up audits for identified risks.
Where audits reveal non-compliance, we require swift remediation and track progress through our supplier management system. Persistent or serious breaches result in contract cancellation and notification to relevant authorities.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We maintain multiple confidential reporting channels to ensure employees, contractors and third parties can raise concerns safely. Reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly. We encourage the use of internal reporting mechanisms and provide assurances of non-retaliation for good-faith disclosures about suspected exploitation. All allegations are logged, assessed, and escalated to senior management when necessary.
Training and awareness are essential. We deliver regular training sessions to our staff and supply chain partners covering how to spot signs of modern slavery in the waste sector, secure handling of disclosures, and steps to follow when concerns arise. Our human resources and compliance teams collaborate to ensure consistent implementation of policy across Richmond commercial waste activities.
We pledge an annual review of this statement and associated policies to ensure continuing effectiveness. The review process examines audit outcomes, incident reports, changes in legislation or sector practice, and improvements to our supplier assessment tools. Results of the annual review inform updates to our risk management strategy and training curriculum, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to eliminate modern slavery from our commercial waste operations in Richmond and beyond.
