Commercial Waste Shepperton Modern Slavery Statement

Commercial Waste Shepperton is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations. This modern slavery statement sets out our approach to identifying, preventing and mitigating the risk of forced labour and exploitation across our supply chain. We operate with a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery or human rights abuse and expect the same standards from our suppliers, subcontractors and partners.

Our declaration covers the activities of Shepperton commercial waste services and related procurement functions. We recognise that the waste management sector can involve complex subcontracting and temporary labour arrangements, so we actively assess risk and apply controls to reduce exposure to exploitation. This statement references our supplier expectations and the actions we take to ensure compliance with ethical labour standards across the chain.

Scope and responsibilities: The board and senior leadership of Commercial Waste - Shepperton maintain oversight of modern slavery risk. Key responsibilities include policy enforcement, supplier due diligence and the operation of secure reporting channels for concerns. We require all relevant teams to integrate modern slavery risk assessment into procurement, contract management and operational oversight.

Our Policies, Controls and Due Diligence

We have implemented a set of controls designed to identify and address modern slavery risk. These include pre-qualification checks, contractual clauses that require adherence to labour standards, and periodic supplier audits. Supplier audits focus on worker documentation, recruitment practices, payroll accuracy and living conditions where applicable. Audits are conducted either in person or via remote verification depending on the assessed risk profile.

Supplier engagement is central to our approach. We maintain a risk-based audit programme and provide guidance to suppliers on corrective action plans where issues are identified. Our procurement team uses a combination of documentation review, risk scoring and targeted site visits. We explicitly require transparency about recruitment fees and subcontracting, and we prohibit practices that could lead to debt bondage.

We operate multiple reporting channels so that concerns about modern slavery can be raised confidentially and without fear of retaliation. These channels include secure internal reporting systems, anonymous hotlines through third-party providers and escalation pathways to senior management. All reports are investigated promptly and independently, and protective measures are applied where needed to safeguard alleged victims.

Training, Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

Training and awareness-raising are essential. We provide mandatory training for procurement, operations and supervisory staff on recognising signs of exploitation, safe reporting and remediation steps. We encourage a culture where workers and contractors understand their rights and know how to raise concerns.

Measures we take include:

• Risk-based due diligence assessments of suppliers and subcontractors.
• Regular supplier audits and corrective action monitoring.
• Clear contractual commitments and termination rights for breaches.
• Multiple confidential reporting channels and victim support measures.
• Worker awareness initiatives and training for on-site staff.

We also commit to an annual review of this modern slavery statement and our processes. Each year, the board reviews performance metrics, audit outcomes and reported incidents to evaluate effectiveness and identify improvements. The annual review informs updates to policy, training and supplier management practices to ensure Commercial Waste Shepperton and related operations continue to reduce risk and uphold human rights.

We maintain a clear remediation pathway when modern slavery indicators are found: immediate protection for affected individuals, remediation of harms, corrective actions for suppliers and, where necessary, termination of contracts. Our approach balances corrective engagement with a firm stance that exploitation will not be tolerated within the CWS Shepperton network.

Accountability and transparency are fundamental. We publish this statement to communicate our commitments and the steps we take to address modern slavery risk in the Shepperton commercial waste sector. Regular monitoring, supplier audits, defined reporting channels and an annual review cycle ensure we remain vigilant and continuously improve our response.

By maintaining robust policies, proactive supplier engagement and effective reporting mechanisms, Commercial Waste Shepperton seeks to protect workers, deter exploitative practices and promote ethical, lawful operations across the entire supply chain. We reaffirm our zero-tolerance position and our ongoing determination to identify and eliminate modern slavery wherever it may occur in our business activities.