Modern Slavery Statement — Business Waste Removal Bermondsey

Business Waste Removal Bermondsey is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. This statement sets out our approach to a zero-tolerance policy on slavery and forced labour across our teams, partners and suppliers. We recognise our responsibility as a Bermondsey waste removal services provider to maintain safe, fair and transparent labour practices for everyone who contributes to our service delivery.

Our policy applies to all employees, contractors and subcontractors engaged in commercial waste removal Bermondsey activities. We embed anti-slavery expectations into recruitment, employment and procurement processes and ensure that staff understand their obligations through mandatory training. We will not tolerate exploitation and apply disciplinary measures where breaches are identified, up to and including termination of employment or contracts.

Supply Chain Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We operate a robust supplier assessment programme for all business waste removal in Bermondsey contracts. Supplier due diligence combines pre-award checks, written assurances and targeted site audits to verify compliance with our standards. Where risks are identified, we require corrective action plans and reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships with suppliers who fail to remediate swiftly.

Supplier Audit Process

Our supplier audits are risk-based and proportionate. Audits include documentation review and, where appropriate, on-site inspections. Key elements include:

• Verification of employment records — confirming workers are legally permitted to work and paid at least the minimum wage.
• Health and safety compliance — ensuring safe working conditions for waste collection and handling.
• Subcontractor mapping — identifying downstream contractors used in Bermondsey business waste removal chains.

Findings from audits inform risk scores and continuous improvement plans. We prioritise high-risk suppliers for more frequent monitoring and collaborate with them to build capacity, transparency and remedial capability.

Reporting channels are central to our anti-slavery framework. We provide multiple, confidential routes for reporting concerns about modern slavery or labour exploitation, available to staff, contractors and supply chain workers. Reports can be raised anonymously and are investigated by a trained compliance team. All allegations are taken seriously and handled with respect for confidentiality and protection from retaliation.

To support clear action, we maintain documented procedures for receiving, escalating and resolving reports. This includes risk assessment, immediate protective steps for potential victims, and coordination with external authorities when required. Our reporting framework complements industry-standard practices for waste removal firms operating in Bermondsey and beyond.

Monitoring, review and continuous improvement are embedded in how we govern human rights risks. We conduct an annual review of our modern slavery policy and performance, reassessing risk areas such as seasonal labour, subcontracting and cross-border supply chains. The review evaluates audit outcomes, training completion rates, reported incidents and remedial actions to measure effectiveness and drive improvements.

We incorporate contractual clauses that require suppliers to adhere to our anti-slavery standards and permit rights to audit. Procurement teams enforce these clauses as part of supplier onboarding for all Bermondsey waste removal services. Where contracts include high-risk activities, enhanced monitoring and frequent re-audits are mandated.

Training forms a core element of prevention. All staff involved in operations, procurement and supplier management undertake regular training on identifying signs of exploitation, safe reporting and legal obligations. Our training materials reference scenarios relevant to business waste removal in Bermondsey, ensuring practical awareness across roles.

We will continue to work collaboratively with industry bodies, peers and local stakeholders to strengthen protections for workers across the waste removal sector. Through transparency, credible supplier audits, clear reporting channels and an unwavering zero-tolerance stance, we commit to reducing the risk of modern slavery in our operations and supply chain. This statement is reviewed annually and published to reflect progress and future actions.