Modern Slavery Statement — Business Waste Removal Highgate

Business Waste Removal Highgate is committed to preventing all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations. This statement sets out the policies, controls and procedures we operate to identify risk and ensure responsible practice within our Highgate commercial waste removal activities, our service delivery teams and our supply chain partners. We recognise our responsibility to act with integrity and transparency, applying proportionate measures to protect workers and the communities we serve.

Our organisation maintains a zero-tolerance policy on forced labour, debt bondage, human trafficking and exploitative practices. Any evidence of slavery or servitude within our Highgate business waste removal services will trigger immediate escalation, remedial action and, where appropriate, contract termination. Managers and procurement staff are trained to enforce these standards and to ensure recruitment, payroll and working conditions are checked before engagement. We emphasise prevention through careful recruitment verification, clear contractual obligations and ongoing staff education.

Supply Chain Due Diligence

We undertake risk-based due diligence across the entire supplier network for waste removal services in Highgate and neighbouring districts. Our approach includes pre-contract assessments, periodic review of high-risk partners, supplier onboarding checks and targeted supplier audits. Contracts include explicit anti-slavery clauses, requirements for transparent labour practices and the right to perform unannounced inspections. We use a combination of desk-based risk screening and on-site verification to manage and mitigate risks effectively.

Supplier Audits and Compliance

Our supplier audit programme for commercial waste removal Highgate operations combines documentation checks with on-site inspections and worker interviews. Audit scopes typically include:

• Payroll and hours verification to ensure workers are paid fairly;
• Verification of recruitment and subcontracting arrangements;
• Health and safety and site welfare assessments.

Findings are tracked via corrective action plans with defined timescales. High-risk findings prompt escalation to senior management and possible suspension of services until remediation is complete. We apply proportionate sanctions for non-compliance, including termination for severe or persistent breaches.

Reporting Channels and Confidentiality

We provide clear, safe and accessible reporting channels for anyone who suspects modern slavery within our waste removal operations. Reporting routes include anonymous submissions, written reports and protected internal hotlines. All reports are handled sensitively, investigated by trained personnel and escalated as appropriate. We maintain a strict confidentiality regime and enforce a no-retaliation policy to protect whistleblowers and those who raise concerns in good faith. Records of reports, investigations and outcomes are retained to inform future risk reduction.

Our procurement, contracting and supplier management processes for Highgate waste removal embed compliance obligations, audit rights and remedial requirements. We mandate regular training for staff in procurement, operations and site supervision so that indicators of exploitation are recognised early and appropriate action is taken without delay.

Enforcement, Remediation and Victim Support

Where modern slavery is identified, Business Waste Removal Highgate will act decisively to protect victims, remedy harm and prevent recurrence. Remedial measures may include immediate cessation of exploitative practices, support and referral for affected workers, cooperation with authorities and engagement with specialist third-party agencies. Our enforcement approach balances swift contractual and legal action against perpetrators with practical measures to safeguard worker welfare and restore rights.

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement We monitor the effectiveness of our policies through key performance indicators such as audit completion rates, number of substantiated incidents, time to resolution and supplier remediation success. Independent reviews are commissioned periodically to benchmark our Highgate waste removal policies against industry best practice. We also collaborate with industry bodies, local partners and subject-matter experts to improve standards, share learning and build resilience across the sector.

Annual Review and Management Approval

This modern slavery statement is reviewed at least annually by senior management and the board to ensure that policies, supplier audits, reporting channels and remediation processes remain effective and proportionate. The annual review evaluates risk trends, audit outcomes and training uptake, and it informs updates to our zero-tolerance policy and operational controls. Business Waste Removal Highgate reaffirms its continuing commitment to eradicating modern slavery from its commercial and residential waste removal activities and will update this statement as actions are taken and new evidence emerges.