Modern Slavery Statement for Waste Disposal Harrow

Waste Disposal Harrow is committed to conducting all aspects of its operations in a lawful, ethical and responsible manner. This Modern Slavery Statement explains the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. It reflects our ongoing commitment to respect human rights and uphold the dignity and wellbeing of every individual who may be affected by our business activities.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking, servitude and child labour. This applies to our direct operations, our workforce, our contractors and all parties within our supply chain. We do not tolerate any practice that exploits people, undermines their freedom or compromises their safety, whether occurring in the United Kingdom or in any other country in which our suppliers operate.

All managers, employees and contractors are required to support this zero-tolerance approach. Any individual or organisation found to be involved in modern slavery or human trafficking in connection with our business will face immediate remedial action, which may include termination of contracts, reporting to relevant authorities and, where appropriate, legal proceedings.

Our Supply Chain and Supplier Audits

Our supply chain includes providers of waste collection services, transportation, recycling facilities, equipment suppliers, maintenance contractors, office services and other related professional services. We recognise that certain parts of the waste management and logistics sectors can be vulnerable to labour exploitation, especially where subcontracting or temporary labour is used.

To address these risks, we conduct due diligence on existing and prospective suppliers. This includes assessing their policies on labour standards, health and safety, recruitment practices and their own supply chain oversight. We expect suppliers to share our commitment to eliminating modern slavery and to comply with all applicable labour and human rights laws.

We undertake risk-based supplier audits, which may be conducted on site or through document-based reviews and structured questionnaires. These audits are designed to check for indicators of forced labour, unfair recruitment fees, withholding of identification documents, excessive overtime, unsafe conditions or any other practices that might suggest exploitation. Where concerns are identified, we work with suppliers to implement corrective action plans and monitor progress. If a supplier fails to address serious concerns within agreed timeframes, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the business relationship.

Reporting Concerns and Speaking Up

We encourage a culture of openness in which employees, agency workers, contractors and other stakeholders feel confident to report concerns about modern slavery without fear of retaliation. Anyone who suspects that modern slavery may be occurring in our operations or supply chain is urged to raise their concerns as soon as possible.

Concerns can be reported directly to line managers, to the Human Resources team or to senior management. We also encourage confidential reporting through designated internal channels that allow individuals to share information without disclosing their identity if they so choose. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and handled sensitively. Where appropriate, we will cooperate fully with law enforcement or regulatory authorities.

We will not tolerate any form of victimisation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith. Disciplinary action will be taken against anyone who seeks to intimidate, penalise or disadvantage a person for speaking up.

Training, Awareness and Responsibilities

Responsibility for overseeing our response to modern slavery risks rests with senior management. They are supported by managers across departments who are responsible for implementing our policies, monitoring compliance and escalating issues as required. We provide targeted training to employees whose roles involve procurement, contract management or direct engagement with high-risk suppliers. This training covers the signs of modern slavery, appropriate due diligence steps and how to report concerns.

We also communicate our expectations on modern slavery to our workforce more broadly through inductions, policy briefings and internal communications. Our aim is to ensure that everyone understands the importance of this issue and their role in maintaining safe and fair working conditions.

Monitoring, Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

We recognise that the risks associated with modern slavery can change over time, influenced by economic conditions, labour market dynamics and developments in our industry. To respond effectively, we monitor the effectiveness of our controls through our supplier audits, incident reporting, training feedback and management reviews.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains accurate, effective and aligned with best practice and legal requirements. As part of this review, we will assess our risk profile, consider any incidents or concerns raised, evaluate the outcomes of supplier audits and identify opportunities to strengthen our procedures. Where necessary, we will update our policies, training and contractual arrangements with suppliers to enhance protection against modern slavery.

By maintaining a zero-tolerance stance, applying robust supplier oversight, providing clear reporting channels and committing to an annual review, Waste Disposal Harrow strives to play its part in eradicating modern slavery and promoting respect for human rights throughout our business and supply chains.