Commercial Waste Guildford Modern Slavery Statement

Commercial Waste Guildford is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. This modern slavery statement explains our approach, emphasises a zero-tolerance policy, and outlines steps taken by Guildford commercial waste partners to identify, mitigate and report risks of exploitation.

Our commitment and scope

We cover all activities related to commercial waste in Guildford and associated services. Our policy applies to employees, contractors and suppliers. We maintain a clear expectation that every business relationship observes ethical labour standards and that no form of forced labour, debt bondage or human trafficking is tolerated.

Zero-tolerance policy and responsibilities

We operate a zero-tolerance approach: any credible report of modern slavery will be acted upon swiftly. Senior management and our board are responsible for oversight. Supervisors and procurement teams are trained to recognise signs of exploitation and to escalate concerns within our internal governance framework for commercial-waste Guildford operations.

To support this policy we use clear contractual clauses requiring compliance with labour standards and the right to suspend or terminate relationships where breaches are identified. Our expectations of suppliers and sub-contractors are documented and incorporated into supplier agreements.

Supply chain due diligence and supplier audits

We perform risk-based supplier audits and assessments across the Guildford commercial waste supply chain. Audits include documentary checks, on-site inspections where appropriate, and worker interviews. We prioritise audits for high-risk services and geographies, and follow-up actions are tracked until closure.

As part of due diligence, we maintain a supplier code of conduct and require evidence of ethical recruitment practices. We engage with suppliers to build capability, offering guidance where necessary. Persistent non-compliance triggers remedial plans or contract review, demonstrating our commitment to eradicating exploitation from commercial waste Guildford operations.

Our procurement teams use standardised risk questionnaires during onboarding and at periodic review. We record, monitor and analyse supplier responses to identify trends and emerging risks, integrating findings into procurement decisions and supplier performance metrics.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We provide multiple, confidential reporting channels for workers, contractors and third parties to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Reports can be made through internal reporting lines, anonymous hotlines and designated compliance officers. All reports are investigated impartially and promptly, with victims’ welfare and safety prioritised.

Where reports indicate criminal activity, we will cooperate with law enforcement and partner agencies to ensure appropriate action. We will also take internal corrective measures including suspension of contracts and disciplinary actions as required to protect workers and uphold our zero-tolerance policy across Guildford commercial-waste services.

Training and awareness are integral to our prevention strategy. Staff at all levels receive targeted training on identifying indicators of modern slavery and understanding reporting procedures. We run periodic refresher sessions and include modern slavery topics within core compliance and procurement training modules.

We will review this modern slavery statement annually and update policies, processes and risk assessments accordingly. The annual review involves cross-functional stakeholders and reflects findings from supplier audits, incident reports and legislative changes. Continuous improvement is central to our strategy to eliminate modern slavery in commercial waste in Guildford.

In summary, Commercial Waste Guildford is resolute in its duty to prevent exploitation: we enforce a zero-tolerance policy, carry out supplier audits, maintain robust reporting channels and commit to an annual review cycle to adapt and strengthen our responses.