Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Thames Ditton

This Modern Slavery Statement explains how Commercial Waste Thames Ditton and its affiliated operations prevent forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation across our services. We declare a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery in any form and reaffirm our commitment to ethical procurement and operational transparency. Our approach combines robust governance, supplier engagement and clear reporting channels to ensure that every site, vehicle and contract aligns with our standards.

Our policy applies to all employees, temporary workers and contractors engaged by Commercial Waste — Thames Ditton. Senior management has overall responsibility for policy implementation and everyone is expected to act in accordance with this statement. We maintain documented procedures that require risk assessment during procurement, visible contractual clauses that prohibit exploitative practices and internal training to reinforce expectations. These measures are underpinned by clear consequences for breaches.

Supplier due diligence is central to our prevention strategy. We operate a supplier audit programme that covers onboarding and ongoing performance reviews. Key elements include:

• Pre-contract checks to validate labour practices and right-to-work documentation.
• Periodic supplier audits focused on wages, working hours and recruitment fees.
• Corrective action plans where non-compliance is identified, escalating to contract termination for persistent breaches.

Training, Awareness and Responsible Sourcing

We provide targeted training to procurement teams, site managers and drivers so they can identify indicators of modern slavery and respond appropriately. Training emphasises the importance of ethical recruitment and the avoidance of third-party labour hire practices that might introduce risk. Through supplier workshops and contract clauses, Thames Ditton commercial waste services promote fair treatment of workers across our logistics and transfer operations.

We operate multiple confidential reporting channels to enable employees, sub-contractors and third parties to raise concerns. Reports can be submitted anonymously and are investigated promptly by a designated compliance team. Reporting mechanisms are supported by whistleblowing protections and documented escalation routes to ensure impartial investigations and timely remediation. Our commitment includes:

• Clear, accessible reporting pathways for operational teams.
• Independent investigation of allegations with proportional remedial action.
• Non-retaliation safeguards and support for affected workers.

Monitoring, Corrective Action and Continuous Improvement

Monitoring combines site inspections, supplier audits and data-driven reviews of payroll, timesheets and recruitment practices. Where issues are identified, we implement corrective action plans that include mandatory improvements, verified follow-up audits and, where necessary, suspension of work or contract termination. Our procurement contracts embed anti-slavery clauses and audit rights, and we require suppliers to demonstrate prompt remediation of any findings.

We are committed to transparency and continual improvement. All allegations and audit outcomes are recorded and reviewed by senior leadership to ensure accountability. We use lessons learned to refine our policies and supplier engagement strategies, including enhanced screening for subcontractors and recruitment agents. These measures protect workers and uphold the reputation of Commercial Waste Thames Ditton as a responsible waste management provider.

Annual review: this statement is reviewed at least once every year to assess effectiveness, update risk assessments and align with evolving legal requirements and best practice. The annual review considers audit results, training completion rates, reported concerns and corrective actions taken. Our objective is to strengthen prevention, improve detection and ensure rapid remediation. In summary, Commercial Waste Thames Ditton maintains a robust, evolving response to modern slavery founded on zero tolerance, supplier audits, clear reporting channels and a formal annual review process. We expect the same standards from all partners in our supply chain and will continue to act decisively to prevent exploitation.