Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Hemel Hempstead

Statement of intent and scope

This Modern Slavery Statement details the commitment of Commercial Waste Hemel Hempstead to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour within our operations and supply chain. We operate with a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of slavery and exploitation across all services, including Hemel Hempstead commercial waste collection, transfer, recycling and disposal. This statement covers our direct workforce, contractors, agency labour and all tiers of suppliers who provide goods and services to support our waste management activities.

• Policy coverage: full corporate operations and supplier network
• Geographic scope: activities in the UK and any international partners supporting our services
• Responsibilities: board oversight, management accountability and employee duty to report

Governance, responsibilities and training

Our board and senior leadership maintain oversight of our anti-slavery approach. We require managers and procurement teams to complete mandatory training on identifying and responding to modern slavery risks, particularly where Hemel Hempstead commercial waste contracts intersect with third-party labour suppliers and vehicle maintenance partners. Clear responsibilities are set out in role descriptions and procurement policies to ensure accountability at every level.

Supplier due diligence is a core control. We apply a risk-based approach to supplier screening and carry out targeted checks on companies engaged in lower-paid labour, manual handling roles or logistics support. Our approach includes pre-contract risk assessments, contractual clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery standards, and written commitments from suppliers to adhere to our code of conduct.

To ensure suppliers meet expectations we operate a structured supplier audits programme that includes on-site visits, documentary reviews and worker interviews where appropriate. Audits focus on pay, working hours, freedom of movement, recruitment fees, age verification and safe working conditions. Where non-compliance is identified, we require immediate remedial action and, where necessary, terminate relationships with suppliers who fail to remedy serious breaches.

We maintain multiple reporting channels to encourage the early identification of risks and to protect individuals who raise concerns. Workers, suppliers and the public may use anonymous reporting mechanisms, internal whistleblowing lines and escalation routes to senior management. All reports are investigated promptly and objectively, and we provide support to affected individuals, including access to specialist advice and, where needed, appropriate remediation measures.

Continuous monitoring is embedded into our compliance framework. We monitor performance through internal reviews, supplier scorecards and corrective action plans. Our procurement contracts contain audit rights and termination clauses to enforce compliance with anti-slavery obligations. We also collaborate with industry groups, local authorities and peer organisations to share best practice in tackling modern slavery in waste management.

Annual review and ongoing commitment: Commercial Waste Hemel Hempstead will review this statement and our policies at least once every 12 months to reflect changes in risk, legislation and operational practice. The annual review process evaluates the effectiveness of our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, training, reporting channels and remediation procedures. Outcomes of each review inform updates to our risk assessments, supplier monitoring criteria and staff training curriculum.

In conclusion, our Hemel Hempstead commercial waste business remains resolutely opposed to modern slavery in any form. We will continue to invest in prevention, detection and remediation activities, using a combination of strong policies, active supplier engagement, transparent reporting and regular independent review to safeguard workers and uphold human rights across our operations and supply chains.