Modern Slavery Statement for Rubbish Removal Twickenham

Rubbish Removal Twickenham is committed to conducting business ethically, responsibly, and in full compliance with all relevant laws relating to modern slavery and human trafficking. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to identify, prevent, and address the risks of modern slavery within our own operations and throughout our supply chains.

We recognise that the waste management and wider support services sectors can be vulnerable to exploitation, particularly in relation to low-skilled and outsourced labour. We are therefore dedicated to maintaining effective systems and controls to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in any part of our business or in our supply chains.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach to Modern Slavery

Rubbish Removal Twickenham has a clear zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, servitude, and human trafficking. We will not knowingly work with any organisation that is involved in or condones such practices.

This commitment is supported by our internal policies on ethical conduct, recruitment, and supplier management. All employees, contractors, and key suppliers are required to act in line with our principles of fairness, respect, and lawful employment. Any breach of these standards is treated as a serious disciplinary and contractual matter.

Our Supply Chain and Supplier Audits

Our supply chain includes providers of labour, vehicles and equipment, waste transfer and recycling facilities, personal protective equipment, and office and IT services. We aim to work only with reputable suppliers who share our values and comply with all applicable labour and human rights legislation.

We undertake due diligence on new suppliers, which may include risk-based screening, verification of business credentials, and review of labour and human rights policies. Where appropriate, we carry out supplier audits or request evidence of audits carried out by recognised independent bodies.

For higher risk categories, such as temporary labour and outsourced services, we expect suppliers to demonstrate clear measures to prevent forced labour, unreasonable recruitment fees, unsafe working conditions, or withholding of identity documents. If non-compliance is identified, we will work with the supplier to implement corrective actions. Where progress is not satisfactory, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the relationship.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing Channels

We encourage a culture of openness where employees, contractors, and third parties feel able to raise concerns about modern slavery or unethical practices without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made to a line manager, senior management, or directly to a designated compliance contact within the business.

Concerns can be raised verbally or in writing, and may be made confidentially. All reports will be taken seriously and investigated promptly and impartially. Where appropriate, we will notify relevant authorities and cooperate fully with any subsequent investigation.

We make clear to staff and key suppliers that retaliation against anyone who raises a genuine concern in good faith will not be tolerated. Any individual found to be victimising or intimidating a whistleblower will be subject to disciplinary action.

Training, Awareness, and Continuous Improvement

We provide appropriate information and guidance to managers and staff, particularly those involved in procurement, recruitment, and on-site operations, so that they can recognise indicators of modern slavery and know how to respond. This includes raising awareness of the risks of exploitation in manual and outsourced labour environments.

We regularly review our procedures to strengthen our approach as best practice and legal requirements evolve. We seek to learn from industry guidance, governmental advice, and the experiences of other organisations in our sector.

Annual Review and Approval

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every year to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with our business operations and risk profile. As part of this annual review, we assess the effectiveness of our controls, the outcomes of any supplier audits, the number and nature of any reported concerns, and any changes in legislation or guidance.

Following each review, we update our policies and procedures where necessary to improve our ability to identify, prevent, and address the risk of modern slavery. This Statement has been approved by the leadership of Rubbish Removal Twickenham, who are responsible for its implementation and ongoing oversight throughout the business.