Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Charlton

Commercial Waste Charlton confirms a zero-tolerance policy to any form of modern slavery, forced labour or human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. As a provider of Charlton commercial waste solutions and related services, we are committed to ethical sourcing and robust controls. This statement outlines our approach, responsibilities and the actions we take to prevent exploitation, ensure worker dignity and maintain transparency.

Our policy applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged with Commercial Waste - Charlton and its associated partners. We require compliance with applicable laws and expect suppliers to adhere to our standards. The board and senior management endorse these principles and allocate resources to implement and monitor them. We do not tolerate any breach of human rights within our business activities.

We communicate clear expectations in procurement documentation and contracts. Supplier selection considers labour practices, recruitment methods and working conditions. Where necessary, we require suppliers to demonstrate legal and ethical employment practices and to maintain records to verify worker status and pay. Key measures include:

• Mandatory contractual clauses prohibiting forced labour and human trafficking
• Verification of right-to-work documentation and recruitment practices
• Records of payment and working hours to ensure fair compensation

Supplier audits and due diligence

We operate a proportionate programme of supplier audits and due diligence tailored to risk. Higher-risk suppliers, such as those providing labour-intensive services, are subject to more frequent and detailed assessment. Audits combine self-assessment questionnaires, documentary review and on-site inspections where appropriate. Findings lead to corrective action plans and timeline-driven remediation.

Reporting channels and protections

Commercial Waste Charlton maintains confidential and accessible reporting channels for employees, subcontractors and third parties to raise concerns. Reports can be raised internally through designated managers or anonymous hotlines and will be investigated impartially. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure reports are handled sensitively with appropriate support offered to affected individuals. Confidentiality and safety of victims are central to our response.

Where audits or reports reveal non-compliance, we require immediate remediation and may suspend or terminate contracts if suppliers fail to meet our standards. We collaborate with suppliers to implement improvements and provide guidance on responsible labour practices. Our approach balances enforcement with support to achieve sustainable change across the supply chain.

We train employees involved in procurement, operations and HR on the risks of modern slavery, indicators to watch for and appropriate responses. Staff receive regular updates and scenario-based training to ensure effective identification and escalation. We also include modern slavery considerations in supplier on-boarding and performance reviews to embed expectations in daily operations.

Our governance framework assigns responsibility for oversight to senior management and the board. Policies and processes are reviewed regularly to reflect evolving risk, legislation and best practice. Key performance indicators track audit outcomes, reported concerns, remediation milestones and supplier compliance rates to drive continuous improvement.

Annual review and continuous improvement: we commit to an annual review of this statement, our policies and the effectiveness of our actions. The review considers audit data, incident trends, stakeholder feedback and external developments. The results of this review inform updates to our policies, training and supplier engagement strategies. Commercial Waste Charlton and its teams pledge ongoing vigilance, decisive action and collaborative engagement with partners to eradicate modern slavery from our operations and supply chain.

In summary, Commercial Waste Charlton maintains a clear zero-tolerance stance, a structured supplier audit programme, secure reporting channels and a robust annual review process. We expect all partners to share our commitment to ethical labour practices, and we will continue to refine our controls to protect vulnerable workers and uphold human rights throughout the delivery of commercial waste Charlton services.