Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Epping
Commercial Waste Epping confirms its commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across all operations. This Modern Slavery Statement explains how Commercial Waste Epping and related operations identify, assess and mitigate risks of forced labour in our supply chain and service delivery. We publish this statement to be clear that our organisation will not tolerate any form of exploitation in the collection, processing or transport of waste.
Our Zero-Tolerance Policy
We operate a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery. All staff, contractors and partners are required to adhere to our policy which states that any evidence of slavery, human trafficking, or forced labour will result in immediate investigation and decisive action. The policy is embedded in our procurement rules and contract terms, and we make it clear in tender documents for Epping commercial waste services that non-compliance is grounds for contract termination.
We maintain compliance with relevant national and international legislation and good practice. Our senior leadership owns the anti-slavery agenda and ensures responsibilities are assigned across departments. The compliance framework includes clear procedures for recruitment, payroll checks and agency worker verification, and we require suppliers to provide documentation proving lawful employment and safe working conditions.
Supplier Audits and Due Diligence
Supplier due diligence is a core control for waste management Epping operations. We conduct pre-qualification screening and ongoing supplier audits to assess risk factors and remediate issues. Audit activity includes site visits, documentation review and worker interviews where appropriate, with an emphasis on transparency and corrective action.
Our supplier audits cover:
- Verification of employment records and right to work checks;
- Health and safety and living wage compliance;
- Subcontractor and labour-hire oversight;
- Supply chain mapping to identify high-risk tiers.
Commercial-waste Epping suppliers receive corrective action plans and timelines; failure to improve triggers contractual remedies. We prioritise suppliers for audit based on risk profile and transaction value, and we share best-practice guidance to help partners meet our standards.
We promote awareness and training across our teams and contractor networks. All relevant staff receive training on modern slavery indicators, secure recruitment practices and how to escalate concerns. Training is refreshed annually, and managers are assessed on their ability to apply policies in procurement decisions related to Epping commercial waste operations.
Reporting channels are accessible to employees, contractors and third parties. Reports can be made through established internal hotlines and through anonymous escalation mechanisms operated by our compliance team. We investigate all reports promptly, protect whistleblowers from retaliation, and use findings to strengthen supplier audits and operational controls. Our reporting approach ensures confidentiality, fairness and documented resolution pathways.
Monitoring, measurement and continuous improvement are central to our approach. We track key performance indicators such as audit completion rates, corrective action closure, and the incidence of reported concerns. These metrics inform risk-based adjustments to procurement and supplier management for commercial waste services in Epping and adjacent operations.
Annual Review and Governance
Commercial Waste Epping conducts an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and all supporting policies. The review evaluates effectiveness, progress against objectives, and emerging risks in our supply chain. Findings are reported to senior leadership and result in updates to due diligence protocols, contract terms and training materials.We are committed to transparency and continuous improvement. This statement is endorsed by our board and reflects our sustained effort to combat modern slavery in the waste sector. As part of our governance, we will continue to:
- Enhance supplier audits and remediation pathways;
- Strengthen reporting channels and protection for reporters;
- Review and update policy annually to reflect legal and sector developments.
