Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Dulwich

Commercial Waste Dulwich is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out our ongoing approach to risk management, prevention, and remediation across all aspects of our Dulwich commercial waste services. Our purpose is clear: we will not tolerate any form of forced labour, exploitation or human trafficking in CW Dulwich operations or through third parties engaged to deliver commercial waste services in Dulwich and surrounding areas.

Zero-tolerance policy

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery. All employees, contractors and suppliers are expected to adhere to this policy. Key commitments include:

• Embedding a clear prohibition on modern slavery within contracts and procurement for Commercial Waste Dulwich;
• Communicating expectations to suppliers delivering Dulwich commercial waste services;
• Ensuring no worker is subject to unlawful deduction of wages, retention of identity documents, or coercive working conditions.

Supplier due diligence and audits

Our supplier due diligence process is risk-based, targeting high-risk suppliers that provide labour-intensive or outsourced services. We carry out documented checks on suppliers, require declarations certifying compliance with anti-slavery provisions, and assess recruitment and working conditions. Where risk indicators arise we escalate to formal supplier audits and corrective action plans. Audit activity for commercial waste providers includes on-site visits, records review and interviews with workers where feasible, all designed to verify compliance with our anti-slavery standards.

Expectations of suppliers and contractual clauses

Suppliers to Commercial Waste Dulwich must comply with our supplier code of conduct. We include contractual clauses that allow us to terminate agreements where there is evidence of modern slavery or failure to remediate. Our expectations include transparent payroll and recruitment practices, provision of safe working conditions, and confirmation that workers are free to leave employment. We use a mixture of scheduled and unannounced audits to verify compliance and require immediate reporting of any suspected abuses.

Reporting channels are available to all workers, contractors and stakeholders involved in the provision of commercial waste services in Dulwich. We maintain multiple routes for reporting concerns, including confidential reporting mechanisms and internal escalation processes that protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Reports are investigated impartially and promptly; where modern slavery is identified, we take decisive action including suspension of contractual relations and support for affected individuals.

Investigation and remediation procedures include collaboration with law enforcement and specialist agencies when appropriate, and provision of remedial support such as safe exit routes for victims. We will document outcomes and enforce supplier accountability to ensure that remedial measures are effective and sustained.

Training, monitoring and annual review are central to embedding our approach. Staff and managers receive training to recognise signs of exploitation specific to the waste sector, and procurement teams receive guidance on supplier risk assessment. We monitor key performance indicators across the supply chain and audit findings to measure compliance. This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least once every 12 months to reflect emerging risks and to strengthen controls for Commercial Waste in Dulwich. The annual review will evaluate the effectiveness of our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, reporting channels and remediation outcomes, ensuring continuous improvement in the fight against modern slavery.