Modern Slavery Statement for Commercial Waste Tadworth
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Commercial Waste Tadworth and its Tadworth commercial waste operations to identify, prevent and respond to risks of modern slavery and human trafficking within our business and supply chains. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy: any instance of forced labour, debt bondage, or exploitative practices will result in immediate action, including termination of supplier contracts and referral to appropriate authorities. We are committed to transparency and continuous improvement.
Our zero-tolerance approach is embedded in procurement, contracting and day-to-day operations across commercial-waste Tadworth services. All employees and contractors are required to adhere to our code of conduct, and we provide training and resources so staff can recognise signs of exploitation. We state clearly: there is no place for modern slavery in our fleet, recycling centres or office functions.
We carry out regular supplier audits and due diligence as part of our commitment to ethical supply chain management. These checks are applied to primary suppliers, hauliers, subcontractors and temporary labour providers. Our supplier audit process includes:
- Verification of worker documentation and right-to-work checks where lawful;
- Assessment of recruitment practices to ensure no fees are charged to workers;
- On-site inspections and interviews with workforce where feasible;
- Review of payroll, hours and conditions to detect signs of exploitation;
- Corrective action plans and follow-up audits for any non-conformances.
Policies, Training and Oversight
We maintain a suite of policies that support our stance, including an anti-slavery policy, ethical procurement policy and supplier code of practice tailored to commercial waste Tadworth operations. These policies make clear expectations and contractual obligations for suppliers working with Tadworth commercial waste projects.
Training is provided to managers, procurement teams and frontline staff so they can detect and report concerns. Training covers indicators of modern slavery, how to conduct respectful worker interviews and escalation procedures. We also promote whistleblowing internally and encourage safe, confidential reporting.
To reinforce these measures we conduct periodic risk assessments focused on high-risk activity such as manual labour, seasonal contracts and subcontracted transport services. Findings inform our supplier audit schedule and influence contractual terms for new and renewed agreements.
Reporting, Remediation and Annual Review
We have multiple reporting channels so concerns related to modern slavery can be raised and addressed promptly. Staff are encouraged to speak to line managers, HR or use anonymised internal reporting mechanisms. Supplier concerns may be raised through designated procurement contacts and will be investigated by our compliance team. We categorise reports and apply proportionate responses including investigation, remediation support for affected workers and enforcement action where required.
Where exploitation is identified, our response prioritises the welfare and safety of workers. Remedial steps may include secure housing referrals where available, coordination with local authorities or NGOs, repayment of unlawful fees and removal of abusive intermediaries. We will also suspend or terminate supplier relationships when remediation is not reliable or sustainable.
This statement is reviewed at least annually and updated to reflect evolving legislation, operational changes and lessons learned from audits and incident responses. Our annual review process includes evaluation of supplier performance, audit outcomes and training effectiveness. Senior management signs off the review to ensure accountability and resources are allocated to areas of highest risk.
The leadership of Commercial Waste Tadworth remains firmly committed to eliminating modern slavery across our operations and supply chain. We will continue to strengthen supplier relationships, improve transparency and share best practices within the waste management sector to protect vulnerable workers and uphold human rights.
