Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Teddington
Commercial Waste Teddington is committed to preventing all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out our approach to due diligence, procurement standards and remediation. Our zero-tolerance policy applies to every colleague, contractor and trading partner engaged with commercial waste in Teddington, and it is embedded in our corporate values and day-to-day operations.
We maintain clear policies and procedures that make it unequivocal that exploitation will not be tolerated. All staff and suppliers must comply with our standards; non-compliance can result in contract termination or other sanctions. Our commitment to ending modern slavery in Teddington's waste industry is reinforced by mandatory training and continuous awareness campaigns for teams involved in Teddington commercial waste services.
Suppliers and subcontractors are required to demonstrate ethical practices and to flow our expectations down their own supply chains. Every contract for Commercial Waste – Teddington work includes clauses on labour standards, working hours, fair pay and the right to freely leave employment. We undertake risk-based supplier selection and expect written confirmation of compliance from high-risk partners.
Supplier Audits and Due Diligence
We operate a structured supplier audit programme designed to detect and deter modern slavery. Audits include documentation reviews, on-site inspections where appropriate and worker interviews. Key elements of our checks include:
- Verification of identity and right to work;
- Assessment of labour providers and subcontractor chains;
- Review of payroll records, timekeeping and recruitment fees.
Audit outcomes inform remedial action plans and contractual consequences. We prioritise resources to suppliers assessed as high risk, including those operating in sectors linked to labour vulnerability. Our procurement team collaborates with operations to ensure corrective actions are tracked to completion and re-assessed on a regular cycle.
Where instances of non-compliance are identified we require immediate remediation and, if necessary, work with independent specialists to ensure victims receive appropriate support. We use a continuous improvement approach, learning from audits to strengthen preventative controls across our commercial waste operations in Teddington.
Reporting Channels, Training and Governance
Commercial Waste Teddington provides multiple, confidential reporting channels for concerns about forced labour or exploitation. Employees, subcontractors and the public can raise issues through our internal whistleblowing process and through designated anonymous reporting lines. All reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly. We emphasise that those who report in good faith will be protected from retaliation.
Regular training ensures staff can recognise signs of modern slavery, know how to escalate concerns and understand their responsibilities. Training is mandatory for frontline staff and procurement teams engaged in the commercial waste sector, and refresher sessions are provided annually to maintain awareness.
Oversight of anti-slavery measures is the responsibility of senior management and is supported by governance forums that review policies, incidents and performance metrics. We publish internal key performance indicators to measure supplier compliance, audit coverage and corrective action closure rates. Our approach balances prevention, detection and remediation with a commitment to transparent accountability.
Annual Review and Statement: We will review and update this modern slavery statement at least once every 12 months. The review includes assessment of the effectiveness of our zero-tolerance policy, the results of supplier audits, the robustness of reporting channels and the outcomes of any remediation efforts. Findings from the annual review will inform policy updates, additional training and enhancements to our supplier due diligence processes.
In summary, Commercial Waste Teddington remains steadfast in its commitment to eradicating modern slavery from its business and supply chains. Through a combination of clear policy, rigorous supplier audits, protected reporting channels and regular annual review, we aim to ensure that all aspects of our commercial waste services operate ethically and with respect for human rights.
