Waste Removal Docklands Modern Slavery Statement

Waste Removal Docklands is committed to conducting its business ethically, responsibly, and in full respect of human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to identify, prevent, and address modern slavery and human trafficking risks within our operations and supply chains. It applies to all employees, contractors, agency staff, suppliers, and other business partners engaged with Waste Removal Docklands.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach to Modern Slavery

We maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, bonded labour, servitude, child labour, and human trafficking. We do not accept any practice that exploits people or deprives them of their fundamental rights and freedoms. This applies across all business activities, from waste collection and processing to logistics, subcontracted services, equipment procurement, and facility management.

All employees and suppliers are expected to act with integrity and to uphold this zero-tolerance stance. We will not knowingly work with any organisation that is involved in, or fails to take adequate steps to prevent, modern slavery in its business or supply chains. Where credible concerns arise, we will investigate promptly and take appropriate corrective and, where necessary, contractual or legal action.

Governance, Policies, and Responsibilities

Responsibility for overseeing our modern slavery approach rests with the senior management team of Waste Removal Docklands. They ensure that appropriate policies, due diligence measures, and training are in place. Managers at all levels are responsible for promoting an ethical culture, identifying risks, and escalating concerns.

Our employment and procurement practices are designed to ensure fair recruitment, lawful and transparent working conditions, and respect for human rights. We do not charge recruitment fees, we ensure that workers have access to their own identification documents, and we provide clear written terms of employment including pay, working hours, and leave entitlements in a language they understand.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Suppliers, subcontractors, and other third parties play a critical role in the delivery of our services. We expect all partners to share our commitment to eradicating modern slavery. As part of our supplier onboarding and ongoing management processes, we carry out risk-based due diligence, which may include:

Assessing country and sector risks in waste management, transport, cleaning, and related services; Reviewing supplier policies, certifications, and employment practices; Engaging suppliers in dialogue on labour standards and their own supply chains.

Where we identify higher-risk activities or locations, we reserve the right to conduct more detailed assessments and site-based audits. These audits may include confidential worker interviews, document reviews, and verification of labour practices. Non-compliance with our modern slavery requirements may result in corrective action plans, closer monitoring, suspension of orders, or termination of the commercial relationship.

Training, Awareness, and Reporting Channels

We are committed to building awareness of modern slavery risks among our workforce. Appropriate training is provided to employees whose roles involve procurement, supplier management, recruitment, or site supervision, helping them to recognise potential indicators of exploitation and to respond correctly.

All staff, contractors, and suppliers are encouraged to speak up if they see, suspect, or are affected by potential modern slavery. Reports can be made through normal management channels, through human resources, or directly to a designated senior contact responsible for ethical compliance. Concerns may be raised confidentially, and we will not tolerate any form of retaliation against individuals who report issues in good faith.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Waste Removal Docklands recognises that modern slavery risks can evolve over time and that continual improvement is essential. We are committed to reviewing this Modern Slavery Statement and our related processes at least once every year, or more frequently if there are significant changes in our operations, supply chains, or applicable legislation.

Our annual review will consider the effectiveness of our zero-tolerance policy, supplier due diligence and audits, training programmes, and reporting channels. Where improvements are identified, we will update our policies and procedures, and communicate relevant changes to employees and suppliers. Through ongoing vigilance and collaboration, we aim to contribute to the eradication of modern slavery within our sphere of influence and to promote dignity, fairness, and respect for everyone connected to our business.