Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Forest Hill

Commercial Waste Forest Hill is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations. This statement sets out the steps we take across our Forest Hill commercial waste services and supply chain to ensure there is no tolerance for exploitation. Our approach is governed by a clear zero-tolerance policy and a requirement that all partners meet our ethical standards.

Our Policy and Principles

We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, debt bondage, or human trafficking within the commercial waste in Forest Hill sector. All employees, contractors and suppliers are expected to adhere to our code of conduct. We underline our commitment by requiring contractual clauses that prohibit modern slavery and by applying proportionate sanctions where breaches occur.

Key Commitments

We commit to practical actions to identify and mitigate risks across the Forest Hill commercial waste chain. Our commitments include:

• Risk-based supplier audits and assessments of labour practices;
• Mandatory contractual safeguards for all vendors providing commercial waste services in Forest Hill;
• Training for staff to recognise signs of exploitation and to act;
• Accessible reporting channels for workers and third parties to raise concerns.

These measures form the backbone of our strategy to eliminate modern slavery from our operations.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We carry out systematic supplier audits and due diligence on high-risk suppliers within the Forest Hill commercial waste network. Supplier audits assess workforce documentation, recruitment practices and working conditions. Suppliers that fail to meet our standards must implement remediation plans or face contract termination.

How Audits Work

Our audit process combines desktop reviews, on-site inspections and worker interviews where appropriate. We prioritise audits based on risk factors such as labour intensity, subcontracting levels and origin of labour. Audit results inform targeted action plans and ongoing monitoring to ensure sustained compliance across the commercial waste contractors serving Forest Hill.

Remediation and Support — When audits reveal issues, we require prompt remediation and, where needed, provide guidance to suppliers to meet ethical labour standards. We employ a mix of corrective timelines, third-party verification and, if necessary, contract suspension to protect vulnerable workers.

Reporting Channels and Worker Protection

We provide multiple secure and confidential reporting channels for workers, subcontractors and the public to raise concerns about modern slavery in Forest Hill commercial waste operations. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and escalated to senior management. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and take corrective action when abuses are substantiated.

Our reporting framework includes internal hotlines, anonymous third-party reporting options and a clearly documented response protocol. All reports are logged, risk-assessed and resolved with documented outcomes to ensure transparency and continual improvement.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

We undertake an annual review of our modern slavery programme across Commercial Waste Forest Hill to evaluate effectiveness, update risk assessments and revise policies. This review considers audit results, incident reports, supplier performance and changes to the regulatory landscape. Findings lead to refreshed targets, enhanced training and strengthened contractual requirements.

Governance and Accountability

Senior leadership owns the modern slavery agenda for Forest Hill commercial waste services. Responsibility for oversight is allocated across procurement, operations and compliance teams to ensure coordinated implementation. We publish progress internally and use measurable indicators to track performance against our commitments.

Final Statement: Commercial Waste Forest Hill maintains an unequivocal stance: modern slavery will not be tolerated in any part of our business or supply chain. We will continue to strengthen supplier audits, expand reporting channels and conduct rigorous annual reviews to protect workers and uphold ethical standards.

Signed off by management, this statement reflects our ongoing dedication to preventing modern slavery and to promoting responsible, humane labour practices across all commercial waste activities in Forest Hill.