Business Waste Removal Bayswater Modern Slavery Statement

Business Waste Removal Bayswater is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking or exploitation. This statement sets out our approach, governance and the actions we take to identify, mitigate and remedy risks related to modern slavery across our commercial waste removal services in Bayswater and surrounding areas.

Our policy applies to all employees, contractors and partners engaged in business waste removal in Bayswater. We require every colleague and subcontractor to adhere to our code of conduct and the ethical labour standards we enforce. The policy is communicated through induction, ongoing training and procurement documentation, and all team members are expected to report any concerns immediately via internal reporting channels.

We operate with clear governance: the senior management team reviews risk, compliance and remediation efforts quarterly and provides oversight of the supply chain due diligence process. Our commitment to responsible waste management extends beyond Bayswater business waste removal operations to include the full lifecycle of service delivery, from vehicle maintenance and driver welfare to materials handling and third-party processing.

Supplier due diligence is a cornerstone of our approach. We conduct pre-engagement assessments and ongoing supplier audits to verify labour standards, working conditions and contractual compliance. Audits include checks on payroll records, working hours, identity verification, agency labour arrangements and site inspections where appropriate. Where non-compliance is identified, we require corrective action plans and reserve the right to terminate relationships where remediation is not possible.

Our procurement team applies enhanced scrutiny to high-risk suppliers and categories. For commercial waste removal Bayswater contracts, we include modern slavery clauses, right-to-audit provisions and clear expectations on subcontractor management. We also require suppliers to cascade these standards downstream to their own supply chains and to provide evidence of compliance upon request.

To reinforce prevention, we provide regular training for staff and contractors covering how to spot signs of exploitation, appropriate escalation steps and the legal obligations related to modern slavery. Training includes scenario-based learning for drivers, site managers and procurement staff so they can recognise indicators and act quickly to protect vulnerable workers.

We maintain accessible reporting channels to encourage the reporting of suspected modern slavery: a confidential internal whistleblowing process, secure email reporting and a dedicated compliance mailbox. Reports are investigated promptly by a designated compliance officer, and any allegations are escalated to senior management and, when necessary, to authorities. Our investigative process protects whistleblowers from retaliation and focuses on victim-centred remediation.

Key measures we implement include:

• Regular supplier audits and site visits to verify working conditions
• Contractual modern slavery clauses and right-to-audit provisions
• Mandatory staff and contractor training on indicators and reporting
• Risk-based due diligence for new and existing suppliers
• Clear, confidential reporting channels and victim support protocols

We commit to continuous improvement through an annual review cycle. Each year the board receives a formal assessment of modern slavery risks, audit outcomes, training completion rates and any remediation actions taken. Findings inform policy updates, resource allocation and procurement decisions to strengthen our capability to prevent exploitation across waste removal for businesses in Bayswater and neighbouring communities.