Modern Slavery Statement for Waste Removal Brompton

Waste Removal Brompton is committed to conducting all aspects of our operations ethically, responsibly, and in full compliance with applicable laws relating to modern slavery and human trafficking. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines the measures we take to prevent, identify, and address any risk of modern slavery in our business operations and supply chains.

Modern slavery is a severe violation of fundamental human rights and includes slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, bonded labour, and human trafficking. We recognise that no sector or supply chain is immune to these risks and we actively work to mitigate and eliminate them from our operations.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

Waste Removal Brompton maintains a clear and unequivocal zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We will not knowingly engage with, support, or profit from any form of modern slavery, whether direct or indirect. This commitment applies to all employees, workers, agency staff, contractors, suppliers, and other business partners acting on our behalf.

All staff are expected to uphold this policy and act with integrity in all business dealings. Any breach of this policy by our employees may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Where suppliers or contractors are found to be in breach, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate our relationship with them and to report concerns to the appropriate authorities where necessary.

Supply Chain Standards and Supplier Audits

Our supply chain includes providers of waste collection equipment, vehicles, personal protective equipment, facilities management, and various professional and support services. We are committed to working only with suppliers who share our values regarding human rights and fair labour practices.

We expect suppliers to comply with all relevant legislation and to prohibit forced, bonded, or involuntary labour, child labour, and human trafficking in their operations. We communicate these expectations through our supplier onboarding processes and contractual terms, where appropriate.

To support our zero-tolerance stance, we undertake proportionate supplier due diligence and audits, focusing on higher-risk categories such as labour-intensive activities and jurisdictions with elevated modern slavery risks. These audits may include reviewing employment practices, worker contracts, recruitment methods, and working conditions. Where gaps or risks are identified, we work with suppliers to implement corrective actions within a reasonable timeframe. If meaningful progress is not made, we may reconsider or end the business relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Waste Removal Brompton encourages all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers to report any concerns related to modern slavery or unethical labour practices without fear of retaliation. Concerns may include suspected forced labour, improper recruitment fees, confiscation of identity documents, restriction of movement, or unsafe and degrading working conditions.

Reports can be made to line managers, senior management, or designated compliance contacts within Waste Removal Brompton. We also support confidential reporting through internal whistleblowing channels. All concerns raised will be taken seriously, assessed promptly, and investigated where appropriate. We will treat information sensitively and will not tolerate victimisation or adverse treatment of anyone who raises a concern in good faith.

Training, Awareness, and Continuous Improvement

We provide relevant staff with guidance on identifying the signs of modern slavery and on how to escalate concerns. Awareness is reinforced through internal communications and updates to policies and procedures. We recognise that combating modern slavery requires ongoing vigilance, collaboration, and improvement.

We aim to enhance our risk assessments, supplier engagement, and auditing processes over time, with particular attention to changing risk profiles in our industry and supply chains. Learning from incidents and best practice, we will continue to strengthen our controls and expectations.

Review and Approval of This Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with legal requirements and industry standards. As part of the annual review, we assess the effectiveness of our actions, reflect on any incidents or concerns reported, and update our measures where necessary to improve our response to modern slavery risks.

This statement has been approved by the management of Waste Removal Brompton, who take overall responsibility for its implementation and the ongoing monitoring of our progress in combating modern slavery within our business and supply chains.