Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Chigwell

Commercial Waste Chigwell is committed to the highest standards of integrity and human rights across our operations. This modern slavery statement sets out our approach to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chain. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of slavery, forced labour or human trafficking and expect the same standards from our contractors, partners and suppliers. Our commitment is embedded in our corporate values and is overseen by senior management.

Our scope includes all aspects of operations providing Chigwell commercial waste services, from waste collection and transfer to recycling and disposal. We recognise that risks can vary across geographies and subcontractor layers; accordingly, we assess and prioritise higher-risk areas within our supply chain. This statement applies to all employees, temporary staff, contractors and third-party providers engaged by Commercial Waste - Chigwell.

We maintain a clear set of policies that reinforce our zero-tolerance stance. These include our Code of Conduct, Supplier Code of Practice and Ethical Procurement Policy. All suppliers must comply with our expectations on fair wages, freedom of movement, lawful recruitment and safe working conditions. Any substantiated breach of these policies will result in corrective action, which may include contract termination and referral to relevant authorities.

We carry out a robust supplier assessment and audit programme designed to identify and mitigate modern slavery risks in the supply chain that supports Chigwell commercial waste services. New suppliers are screened before engagement and existing suppliers are periodically re-evaluated. Our procurement teams receive training to spot red flags and escalate concerns for review.

Our supplier audits include on-site checks, documentary verification and, where appropriate, third-party assurance. Key elements of our audit programme include:

• Verification of payroll and working hours records;
• Confirmation of legal recruitment practices and absence of recruitment fees;
• Interviews with workers to validate working conditions and freedom to leave employment;
• Review of subcontracting chains to ensure transparency and compliance.

Where audits identify non-compliance, we require a corrective action plan with time-bound milestones. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate contracts for persistent or egregious violations. These measures are central to how Commercial Waste Chigwell prevents exploitation throughout our operational footprint.

We provide secure and confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. Reports can be made through internal whistleblowing mechanisms and are investigated impartially. All reports are treated seriously and are handled in accordance with data protection and confidentiality standards to protect whistleblowers from retaliation.

Training and awareness form an essential part of our prevention strategy. We deliver regular training for staff in procurement, operations and management roles so that individuals can identify risk indicators, understand reporting routes and apply our supplier audit protocols consistently. We also provide tailored briefings to key contractors and partners to reinforce expectations.

Annual review and continuous improvement: Our approach is reviewed at least once a year by senior leadership to assess effectiveness, update risk assessments and refine our policies and processes. The annual review covers supplier audit outcomes, training completion rates, reported incidents and remedial actions taken. We commit to continuous improvement, strengthening controls where necessary and sharing lessons learned internally. Commercial Waste Chigwell pledges to keep this statement under regular review and to take proportionate steps to eradicate modern slavery and human trafficking in all parts of our business.