Modern Slavery and Ethical Labour Commitment

Waste Disposal Brentford is committed to operating responsibly, ethically, and in full compliance with all applicable laws relating to modern slavery and human trafficking. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery within our own operations and throughout our supply chains. We recognise that waste management supply chains can be complex, and we are determined to ensure that exploitation has no place in any part of our business.

Zero-Tolerance Approach to Modern Slavery

We have a clear zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour. This policy applies to all employees, agency workers, contractors, suppliers, and any other business partners associated with Waste Disposal Brentford. We expect all parties we work with to share our commitment to safeguarding human rights and to uphold fair and safe working conditions.

Our senior management team is responsible for promoting awareness of modern slavery risks and ensuring that this policy is embedded into everyday decision-making. Any breach of our zero-tolerance approach is treated as a serious matter and may result in the termination of contracts or other appropriate actions.

Our Operations and Supply Chain

Waste Disposal Brentford provides waste collection, recycling, and disposal services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Our supply chain includes providers of vehicles and equipment, personal protective equipment, facilities management services, and subcontracted waste processing partners.

We understand that modern slavery risks may arise in areas such as low-skilled labour, outsourced services, and international procurement of materials and equipment. As a result, we focus our due diligence and monitoring efforts on the parts of our supply chain where the risk may be higher, while maintaining clear standards for all suppliers.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We require suppliers and contractors to confirm that they comply with all relevant legislation relating to modern slavery and human trafficking and that they maintain appropriate policies and controls. Our procurement processes include an assessment of ethical trading practices, and we prioritise working with suppliers who demonstrate robust labour standards.

Where appropriate, we conduct supplier audits to review working conditions, employment practices, and compliance with our modern slavery policy. These audits may include site visits, documentation checks, and discussions with management and, where possible, workers. If a supplier fails to meet our standards or refuses to engage with improvement actions, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the relationship.

Training, Awareness, and Reporting Channels

We provide guidance and awareness-raising to employees, particularly those involved in procurement, contract management, and site supervision, to help them identify signs of modern slavery and understand how to respond. This includes recognising indicators such as restriction of movement, withholding of wages or documents, and signs of coercion or intimidation.

We encourage all employees, contractors, and other stakeholders to report any concerns related to modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Concerns can be raised with line managers, senior management, or through our confidential reporting channels. Reports may be made anonymously and are handled sensitively and without fear of retaliation for those who raise genuine concerns.

All reports are investigated promptly, and appropriate corrective actions are taken where necessary. We maintain records of all reported incidents and outcomes to support continuous improvement and transparency.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Waste Disposal Brentford is committed to continually improving our approach to identifying, preventing, and addressing modern slavery risks. We review our policies, due diligence processes, and supplier engagement practices on an ongoing basis to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to our operations.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed and approved by our senior management team at least annually. As part of this review, we consider changes in our business activities, emerging best practice, stakeholder feedback, and any incidents or lessons learned. The updated statement is then communicated within the business and made available to customers, suppliers, and other interested parties.

By maintaining a strong zero-tolerance stance, rigorous supplier oversight, clear reporting channels, and a robust annual review process, Waste Disposal Brentford seeks to play a positive role in eliminating modern slavery from the waste management sector and the wider community.