Modern Slavery Statement — Business Waste Removal Blackfriars

Business Waste Removal Blackfriars is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chain. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of forced labour, debt bondage, servitude and human trafficking across commercial waste removal and related services. Our objective is to ensure that everyone who works with or for us does so freely and fairly under lawful conditions.

We apply this commitment consistently across the entire scope of our activity: from frontline operatives collecting commercial refuse to administrative contractors supporting logistics. We maintain a clear procurement code and contract terms that require suppliers and subcontractors to comply with anti-slavery laws. All partners must acknowledge these terms before engagement, and any breach will lead to remedial action up to and including termination of agreement.

Our policy covers all services provided under the umbrella of business waste removal, waste removal Blackfriars operations, and associated supply chain activities. We publicly declare that the elimination of modern slavery is central to our ethical business practice and expect the same standard from our suppliers and route contractors. Training and awareness measures are provided to staff to identify and escalate concerns promptly.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We implement proportionate due diligence when engaging with new suppliers and periodically thereafter for existing partners. Our procurement process includes risk-based checks, documentation verification and contractual assurances tailored to the level of exposure to modern slavery risks. We perform physical and documentary checks where necessary to validate employment records, payroll practices and right-to-work evidence.

Supplier audits form a key strand of our approach. We undertake scheduled and ad-hoc audits focusing on higher-risk vendors within the commercial waste removal Blackfriars supply network. Audit outcomes inform corrective action plans, and persistent non-compliance results in suspension or removal from our approved supplier list. We require evidence that labour standards are upheld and that third-party recruiters operate ethically.

To reinforce this programme we maintain a set of mandatory expectations for suppliers, including:

• Transparent employment contracts and accurate payroll records;
• Prohibition of recruitment fees charged to workers;
• Procedures to manage and report suspected exploitation.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide secure, confidential reporting channels for staff, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about modern slavery, human trafficking or exploitation. Reports may be made anonymously where permitted by local law, and we ensure that whistleblowers are protected from retaliation. All reports are investigated promptly and thoroughly, with findings recorded and actions tracked to resolution.

Our incident response framework includes immediate safeguards for any person identified as at risk, referral to appropriate support services, and cooperation with law enforcement where required. We seek to remediate and prevent recurrence through supplier re-assessment, enhanced monitoring and, when necessary, contract termination. The welfare of affected individuals is prioritised throughout any intervention process.

We review this statement and our anti-slavery measures on an annual basis. The annual review examines policy effectiveness, audit results, training completion rates, reported incidents and supplier performance. Outcomes of the review inform continuous improvement actions, updated risk assessments and strengthened contractual clauses to protect workers and preserve integrity in our business waste removal Blackfriars operations.