Modern Slavery Statement for Commercial Waste Camden

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the approach of Commercial Waste Camden and related operations to prevent slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to safeguard workers and maintain ethical standards across all Camden commercial waste services and contracting activities. This statement applies to all staff, contractors and suppliers engaged by the organisation.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, debt bondage, or exploitative working conditions within the commercial waste in Camden sector. Our commitment is explicit: any evidence of modern slavery or labour exploitation will result in immediate action, including termination of contracts and referral to the appropriate authorities. The policy is communicated to employees and embedded into procurement and operational protocols.

Our prevention measures for Camden commercial waste include risk-based supplier due diligence and documented selection criteria. We conduct supplier audits and assessments, monitor compliance through contractual clauses, and require written declarations on labour standards. Key mechanisms include:

• Regular supplier audits and on-site inspections of contractors handling commercial waste Camden work
• Mandatory modern slavery clauses and the right to audit within contracts
• Risk screening for new suppliers and periodic reassessment of existing vendors

Our supplier audit process focuses on high-risk categories such as manual collection, recycling facilities and subcontracted transport. Audits assess working hours, wage compliance, worker identification and recruitment practices. If non-compliance is identified, a corrective action plan is required and progress is monitored until standards are met or contracts are terminated. We emphasise collaborative remediation when appropriate, but maintain strict enforcement where exploitation persists.

We have defined clear reporting channels to support the detection and reporting of concerns across all Camden commercial waste activities. Employees, contractors and supply chain workers are encouraged to report suspected modern slavery through confidential internal routes. Reports are handled sensitively by trained personnel and followed up promptly to protect victims and preserve the integrity of investigations.

Reporting channels include an internal whistleblowing process, escalation to senior management and referral to external enforcement agencies where necessary. We provide training for frontline staff to identify signs of trafficking or coercion and offer guidance on secure, anonymous reporting. All reports are treated seriously and investigated in line with our safeguarding and disciplinary policies.

Governance, Training and Continuous Improvement

Our governance framework assigns responsibility for modern slavery compliance to senior leaders and the procurement team overseeing commercial waste Camden contracts. Staff training is mandatory for employees in procurement, site supervision and contract management roles. Training covers recognition of exploitation, ethical procurement, and conducting effective supplier audits.

The company maintains a programme of continuous improvement that integrates learnings from audits, incident investigations and sector best practice. We review supplier performance metrics, update contract terms and enhance training materials to keep pace with emerging risks in Camden commercial waste management.

Annual Review and Statement Approval

We conduct an annual review of our anti-slavery measures, supplier audit outcomes and reporting effectiveness. The review informs policy updates, resource allocation and targeted interventions where risks are concentrated. This Modern Slavery Statement is approved at board level and will be published each year to demonstrate progress and accountability for combating modern slavery within our Camden commercial waste operations.

By maintaining a robust zero-tolerance stance, systematic supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and a formal annual review cycle, Commercial Waste Camden aims to reduce the risk of modern slavery in our services and supply chains. We remain committed to transparency, continuous improvement and the protection of vulnerable workers across all aspects of our commercial waste activities in the borough.