Modern Slavery and Ethical Labour Statement
Rubbish Removal Chiswick is firmly committed to operating as a responsible and ethical business. We recognise our duty to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chains. This statement explains our approach, controls, and expectations in relation to modern slavery and is applicable to all staff, contractors, and suppliers engaged by Rubbish Removal Chiswick.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
We have a clear zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, servitude, child labour, and any other form of exploitation. We will not knowingly engage with, support, or benefit from any organisation or individual involved in such practices. Compliance with this policy is a fundamental condition of employment and of doing business with Rubbish Removal Chiswick.
All managers are responsible for promoting ethical conduct and ensuring that staff understand our stance on modern slavery. Any breach of this policy by an employee may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Any breach by a supplier or contractor may lead to suspension or termination of our relationship.
Our Operations and Risk Assessment
Rubbish Removal Chiswick provides waste collection, disposal, and recycling services to residential and commercial customers. While we operate primarily within the United Kingdom, we recognise that certain parts of our supply chain, particularly those involving subcontracted labour, equipment procurement, and recycling partners, may have a higher risk of labour exploitation.
We conduct ongoing risk assessments to identify and prioritise areas of potential vulnerability. These assessments take into account the type of service, geographic location, use of temporary or migrant labour, and the nature of the goods or services being supplied.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We expect all suppliers and contractors to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery. As a condition of engagement, suppliers must confirm that they comply with all relevant labour and human rights legislation and that they do not use forced, bonded, or involuntary labour of any kind.
We carry out proportionate due diligence on new and existing suppliers, which may include pre-engagement questionnaires, declarations, and requests for supporting evidence of compliance. For higher-risk suppliers, we reserve the right to conduct audits, either remotely or on-site, to verify working conditions, recruitment practices, and wage arrangements.
If a supplier fails to meet our standards or refuses reasonable audit requests, we will seek corrective action within a defined timeframe. Where corrective action is not forthcoming or is inadequate, we will review and may terminate the business relationship.
Employee Awareness, Training, and Reporting Channels
We aim to ensure that all employees, particularly those in recruitment, procurement, and contract management roles, understand the signs of modern slavery and know how to respond to concerns. Training and internal communications are used to reinforce our expectations and procedures.
Rubbish Removal Chiswick encourages all staff, suppliers, and other stakeholders to raise concerns about potential modern slavery or unethical labour practices without fear of retaliation. Concerns can be reported to line managers, senior management, or our designated safeguarding contact through our confidential reporting channels. Reports will be taken seriously, investigated promptly, and handled sensitively.
We will, where appropriate, cooperate with law enforcement and regulatory bodies and take immediate steps to protect any individuals who may be at risk.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
We recognise that combating modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility that requires continuous improvement. We are committed to reviewing our policies, due diligence processes, and supplier engagement regularly to strengthen our approach and respond to emerging risks.
This Modern Slavery and Ethical Labour Statement is reviewed at least annually by senior management. The review considers any incidents, audit findings, legislative changes, and feedback from stakeholders, and results in updates to our procedures where necessary. Our objective is to continually enhance transparency, safeguard workers, and ensure that Rubbish Removal Chiswick operates in a manner consistent with the highest ethical and human rights standards.
