Modern Slavery Statement — Business Waste Removal Elephant and Castle

Business Waste Removal Elephant and Castle is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We declare a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of forced labour, bonded labour, and exploitation. This statement sets out how our Elephant and Castle waste removal services identify, assess and manage risk, and the actions we take to mitigate potential harms across our commercial waste services and contractor networks.

Our Policy and Principles

We operate with clear governance and expect supplier partners and subcontractors to share our standards. Our zero-tolerance policy applies to everyone who provides labour or services for business waste removal at Elephant and Castle, including temporary workers, drivers, loaders, and contracted recycling facilities. We integrate modern slavery prevention into procurement, contract terms and staff training to ensure consistent adherence to these principles.

To achieve compliance we maintain policies that require transparency and traceability. All employment terms used by our suppliers must meet legal standards and best practice. We will not tolerate passport retention, unlawful deductions from pay, restricted freedom of movement or threats, and we take immediate action if any such practice is reported within our Elephant & Castle business waste removal network.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

Our due diligence includes risk assessments and a programme of supplier audits focused on areas of elevated risk in waste collection, sorting and disposal. We evaluate suppliers and subcontractors on criteria including recruitment practices, wage and hour compliance, worker accommodation, and recruitment fees. Audits may be announced or unannounced and are conducted by qualified personnel or independent third parties to ensure objectivity.

Key audit and monitoring activities include:

• Pre-contract screening — verification of identity, licences and business registration;
• On-site audits — assessment of working conditions, payroll records and interviewing workers;
• Ongoing monitoring — periodic reviews, corrective action plans and performance metrics for Elephant and Castle waste removal partners.

Non-compliance identified during an audit triggers a corrective action plan, timelines for remediation, and, where necessary, suspension or termination of the supplier relationship. Where modern slavery is found, we will cooperate with authorities and ensure appropriate remediation and support for affected workers.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Reporting concerns is central to our approach. We maintain multiple confidential reporting channels so that workers, contractors and members of the public can raise allegations safely and without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made anonymously and will be treated seriously, investigated promptly and escalated to senior management where appropriate. We ensure protections for whistleblowers and offer non-punitive routes for reporting.

When a report is received concerning Elephant and Castle business waste removal activities, an investigation team will gather evidence, liaise with legal or enforcement agencies if required, and recommend corrective actions. All allegations are logged, tracked and reviewed until closed. We provide training so staff and partners recognise signs of exploitation and understand how to use reporting channels.

Governance and Annual Review: Our Board reviews this Modern Slavery Statement and associated policies annually to assess effectiveness and make improvements. The review examines supplier audit outcomes, incident reports, training completion rates, and remedial actions taken. We update procurement terms, enhance audit procedures and allocate resources based on this review to reduce risk in our Elephant and Castle commercial waste services.