Rubbish Clearance Wandsworth Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement is issued by Rubbish Clearance Wandsworth for the current financial year. It sets out the steps we take to identify, prevent, and address the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to respect human rights and to act ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Rubbish Clearance Wandsworth has a clear zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, child labour, and any form of exploitation or abuse. We are committed to ensuring that modern slavery has no place in our business or in the businesses of those who supply goods or services to us.

This commitment is communicated to all employees, contractors, and suppliers. We expect everyone who works with or for Rubbish Clearance Wandsworth to uphold the highest standards of ethics and to comply with all applicable laws relating to modern slavery and human trafficking.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Rubbish Clearance Wandsworth provides waste removal and rubbish clearance services to residential, commercial, and public sector customers. Our supply chains include providers of vehicles, equipment, protective clothing, fuel, waste processing facilities, office services, and temporary labour.

We recognise that certain parts of our supply chain may present higher risks, particularly where services or products are sourced through multiple tiers of subcontractors or from sectors that traditionally employ lower-paid or migrant workers. We are committed to improving transparency and due diligence across these relationships.

Supplier Standards and Audit Measures

We require our suppliers and contractors to operate in line with our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery. All new key suppliers are assessed against ethical and legal compliance standards as part of our onboarding process. We expect suppliers to confirm that they do not engage in any form of modern slavery and that they have appropriate policies and controls in place.

We undertake proportionate audits and checks on suppliers, focusing on those in higher-risk categories such as labour provision, subcontracted collections, and waste processing. These audits may include document reviews, site visits, and interviews with management and, where appropriate, with workers. Where non-compliance is identified, we will work with the supplier to implement corrective actions within clear timeframes or, if necessary, terminate the relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Rubbish Clearance Wandsworth encourages anyone with concerns about modern slavery connected to our business or supply chain to report them without delay. Employees can raise concerns through their line manager, senior management, or through our confidential whistleblowing channel. We will treat all reports seriously and investigate them promptly and sensitively.

Suppliers, contractors, and members of the public are also encouraged to report any suspicions of exploitation or modern slavery linked to our operations. We do not tolerate any victimisation or retaliation against individuals who raise genuine concerns in good faith.

Training, Awareness, and Continuous Improvement

We are committed to raising awareness among our staff about modern slavery risks and indicators. Relevant employees, including those involved in procurement, contract management, and operations, receive training to help them identify potential signs of exploitation and understand how to respond.

We continually review our processes to strengthen our prevention and detection measures, including improving record keeping, supplier risk assessment tools, and the integration of modern slavery considerations into our wider compliance framework.

Annual Review and Responsibility

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually by the senior management of Rubbish Clearance Wandsworth to ensure its ongoing suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness. The review considers changes to legislation, evolving best practice, emerging risks within our sector, and any incidents or concerns raised during the year.

We are committed to ongoing improvement in our efforts to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. Each year we will assess our performance, identify areas for enhancement, and update our actions and objectives accordingly. This Statement has been approved by the management of Rubbish Clearance Wandsworth, who take overall responsibility for its implementation and monitoring throughout the organisation.