Modern Slavery Statement for Waste Disposal Hammersmith

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Waste Disposal Hammersmith has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking from occurring within our operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting all aspects of our business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Waste Disposal Hammersmith adopts a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, servitude, and child labour. This commitment applies to our own activities and to all third parties with whom we have a business relationship. We expect everyone working with or for us to share this stance and to act in accordance with our standards of ethical conduct.

All employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers are required to comply with applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws. Any indication of modern slavery is treated with utmost seriousness and will result in immediate investigation and, where appropriate, termination of contracts and reporting to the relevant authorities.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Waste Disposal Hammersmith provides waste collection, recycling, and disposal services to commercial and residential customers. Our supply chains include providers of vehicles, equipment, personal protective equipment, cleaning products, fuel, and specialist subcontractors who support our operational activities.

We recognise that certain parts of the waste management and logistics sectors can be vulnerable to labour exploitation. As a result, we pay particular attention to high-risk categories such as temporary labour, subcontracted services, and imported goods or materials.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We are committed to working only with suppliers and subcontractors who uphold our values and can demonstrate that they have effective policies and procedures in place to combat modern slavery. As part of our due diligence and ongoing management, we:

Require new suppliers to confirm compliance with all relevant employment and human rights laws, including those relating to modern slavery and human trafficking.

Assess higher risk suppliers based on sector, geography, and the use of low skilled or temporary labour.

Reserve the right to carry out audits or request evidence of policies, training, and labour practices from suppliers where we identify an increased risk.

Include contractual provisions that enable us to terminate relationships where modern slavery concerns are substantiated or where a supplier fails to take corrective action.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage a culture of openness in which concerns about modern slavery and unethical behaviour can be raised without fear of retaliation. Employees, agency staff, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders are encouraged to report any suspicion of modern slavery or human trafficking, whether within our own business or in our supply chain.

Concerns can be raised through line managers, senior management, or via our established whistleblowing channels. Reports may be made confidentially, and we will treat all disclosures sensitively and seriously. We are committed to investigating all concerns promptly and taking appropriate remedial action, including engaging with authorities where necessary.

Training and Awareness

We provide appropriate guidance and awareness materials to employees involved in procurement, contract management, and frontline operations. The aim is to help our people recognise the signs of modern slavery, understand the risks within our sector, and know how to respond if they encounter any concerns.

We also communicate our expectations to suppliers and contractors to reinforce our zero-tolerance policy and to promote good practice throughout the supply chain.

Monitoring, Governance, and Annual Review

Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery sits with senior management, who ensure that risks are identified and that our controls remain effective. We monitor the implementation of our policies, review any reported incidents, and track corrective actions taken.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually to ensure it remains current, robust, and aligned with legal requirements and best practice. As part of the review, we consider changes in our business operations, emerging risks in our supply chains, and feedback from stakeholders. Where necessary, we update our procedures, training, and supplier requirements to improve our safeguards against modern slavery.

By publishing this statement, Waste Disposal Hammersmith reaffirms its commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of its business and supply chains.