Modern Slavery Statement for Waste Collection Twickenham

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Waste Collection Twickenham takes to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to respect human rights and to act with integrity and transparency in all our relationships. This statement covers our activities for the current financial year and applies to all employees, contractors, and suppliers engaged by Waste Collection Twickenham.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Waste Collection Twickenham has a clear zero-tolerance policy to all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, servitude, and child labour. We will not knowingly conduct business with any organisation or individual involved in such practices. Our leadership team is committed to embedding this stance throughout our corporate culture, operational procedures, and commercial decisions.

Every employee and supplier is expected to act ethically, comply with applicable laws, and support our efforts to eliminate modern slavery. Non-compliance with this policy may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, and reporting to the relevant authorities where appropriate.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Waste Collection Twickenham provides commercial and domestic waste collection, recycling, and related environmental services in and around Twickenham. Our operations rely on a range of suppliers and contractors, including vehicle and equipment providers, maintenance firms, waste processing facilities, uniform and consumables suppliers, and temporary labour agencies.

We recognise that certain parts of our supply chain, such as outsourced services and lower skilled or seasonal labour, may present a higher risk of modern slavery. We therefore apply targeted checks and enhanced due diligence where the risks are identified as greater.

Supplier Standards and Audits

All new suppliers must confirm their commitment to combating modern slavery as a condition of doing business with Waste Collection Twickenham. We communicate our zero-tolerance policy to suppliers and expect them to uphold equivalent standards throughout their own operations and supply chains.

Our supplier due diligence process includes assessing the nature of the goods or services provided, the geographic location of operations, and the use of subcontractors or agency labour. For higher risk suppliers, we may request additional documentation such as evidence of employment practices, right to work checks, and workforce welfare measures.

We reserve the right to conduct audits or request independent audits of our key suppliers to verify compliance with our modern slavery requirements. Where issues are identified, we will work collaboratively to seek remediation within clear timeframes, or we will reconsider the relationship if meaningful improvements are not made.

Employee Awareness and Reporting Channels

We are committed to raising awareness of modern slavery among our employees, particularly those involved in procurement, contract management, and on-site operations. Training and guidance on identifying the signs of exploitation and the appropriate reporting routes are made available as part of our wider compliance programme.

Waste Collection Twickenham encourages all employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns about potential modern slavery or unethical practices. Concerns can be raised in confidence to line managers, senior management, or through our designated reporting channels, which include email and telephone reporting to a nominated compliance contact. Reports will be treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled as sensitively as possible. We do not tolerate victimisation of any individual who raises a concern in good faith.

Governance, Accountability and Annual Review

Responsibility for overseeing our response to modern slavery sits with the senior management team at Waste Collection Twickenham. They ensure that appropriate policies, procedures, and training are in place, and that modern slavery considerations are integrated into key decision-making processes, including supplier selection and contract management.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed annually to reflect changes in legislation, industry best practice, our business activities, and the outcomes of our risk assessments and audits. Where necessary, we will revise our policies, strengthen controls, and develop further training to enhance our approach. The updated statement will be approved by senior management and communicated within the organisation and to relevant external stakeholders.

By maintaining a zero-tolerance stance, engaging proactively with our suppliers, and promoting transparent reporting, Waste Collection Twickenham aims to play its part in eliminating modern slavery and protecting the rights and dignity of all individuals connected to our business.