Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Newham
Commercial Waste Newham is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement explains our approach, policies and actions to address forced labour, exploitation and other forms of modern slavery across our commercial waste services in Newham and the wider waste management sector.
We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery. All staff, contractors and partners are expected to comply with our standards. Our policy is clear: exploitation, coercion, withholding wages, bonded labour and any practice that undermines a worker’s dignity will not be tolerated within our Newham commercial waste activities or by any supplier to Commercial Waste Newham.
To make that policy operational we conduct regular supplier audits and supply chain due diligence. Our supplier assessment for commercial waste services Newham includes verification of worker documentation, review of recruitment practices and checks for intermediary labour providers. We use a risk-based approach and audit frequency is increased for higher risk suppliers. Our supplier audits focus on:
- Worker contracts, pay and working hours
- Recruitment and sub-contracting chains
- Health, safety and welfare provisions
Due Diligence and Risk Management
Commercial Waste Newham has established a formal due diligence process to identify, assess and mitigate modern slavery risks across the business. We map our procurement categories and pay particular attention to labour-intensive services in the Newham area and beyond. Risk assessments are reviewed periodically and whenever we change suppliers or expand service offerings.
Reporting channels are maintained to enable staff, contractors and third parties to raise concerns safely and confidentially. We operate multiple reporting routes including anonymous reporting lines and internal escalation procedures. Reports are assessed by our compliance team, investigated promptly and escalated to senior management if required. We protect whistleblowers against retaliation and treat every allegation seriously.
We provide training and awareness for managers and procurement teams to recognise signs of modern slavery in Newham commercial waste operations and across our waste management contracting. Staff are trained to respond to disclosures compassionately and to follow the correct reporting and escalation paths. Training is mandatory for staff with procurement, site supervision and supplier management responsibilities.
Supplier Standards and Contractual Controls
We use contractual provisions to require compliance with our modern slavery standards. All contracts for commercial waste collection, recycling and disposal services include clauses that require suppliers to comply with applicable labour laws and to permit audits and site visits. Suppliers must maintain records and report any incidents that could indicate modern slavery.Our supplier engagement includes periodic reviews, corrective action plans, and where necessary, termination of contracts for persistent non-compliance. We operate targeted audits for high-risk suppliers and use performance indicators to monitor adherence to our policies. Key actions include:
- Regular on-site and remote audits
- Corrective action tracking and escalation
- Supplier training and capacity building
In conclusion, Commercial Waste Newham recognises the responsibility to combat modern slavery throughout our operations and supply chain. We will continue to strengthen our controls, enhance supplier scrutiny and maintain clear reporting channels. An annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and related policies ensures continuous improvement: we will publish findings internally, refresh training, and adjust audit priorities based on identified risks. Our commitment is enduring — we will not accept exploitation in any form in our Newham waste services or anywhere in our supply chain.
