Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Sutton
Commercial Waste Sutton is firmly committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations. This Modern Slavery Statement explains our approach, outlines responsibilities and confirms that we have a zero-tolerance policy for forced labour, servitude, or any form of exploitation. As a provider of Sutton commercial waste services, we acknowledge the specific risks inherent in waste management and take proactive steps to mitigate them through clear governance and worker protections.
Our commitment extends to all who work for and with us: employees, contractors and suppliers engaged in commercial-waste Sutton activities. We deliver targeted training to frontline staff and procurement teams to raise awareness of indicators of exploitation and to ensure that recruitment and payroll practices meet legal and ethical standards. These measures are designed to reduce the risk of modern slavery in both direct operations and in the upstream supply chain.
Supply Chain Due Diligence and Supplier Audits
We operate a risk-based due diligence programme for suppliers that support Sutton commercial waste operations. This includes initial screening, periodic supplier audits and random checks for high-risk partners. Audits are conducted by qualified assessors and examine payroll records, working conditions, subcontracting arrangements and recruitment processes. Where non-compliance is identified, we require a corrective action plan and follow up with reassessments to ensure sustained improvement.Policies, Contracts and Enforcement
Contracts with our suppliers contain explicit anti-slavery clauses and remediation requirements. We make it clear that breach of these provisions can lead to contract termination. Our procurement terms require transparency in labour practices and the right to audit, and we include strong remedial provisions to address any failings. We view contractual controls as a practical tool to enforce our zero-tolerance approach across the Sutton commercial waste supply network.To support compliance we maintain a supplier management framework that includes:
- mandatory supplier attestations about labour standards;
- risk scoring to prioritise audits and corrective actions;
- third-party verification for critical supply partners and sub-contractors.
Reporting channels are a cornerstone of our response. We provide safe and confidential routes for raising concerns, including an internal reporting system, designated compliance contacts and escalation protocols to senior management. All reports are handled sensitively and investigated promptly, with protective measures for whistleblowers and documented outcomes. Findings inform both immediate remedial action and longer-term supplier development plans to prevent recurrence.
When issues are found we deploy a structured remediation process that sets clear milestones, assigns responsibilities and monitors progress until compliance is restored. We prefer to work collaboratively with suppliers to correct problems, offering training and capacity-building where appropriate, but we will not hesitate to suspend or terminate relationships where necessary to protect workers and uphold our standards.
We also commit to an annual review of our anti-slavery measures. This review evaluates policy effectiveness, audit outcomes, incident trends and supply chain risk profiles. Results are used to refresh policies, update training, and adjust supplier engagement strategies. The annual review is documented and presented to senior leadership to ensure accountability and resource allocation for continuous improvement in our anti-slavery efforts.
Accountability and continuous improvement are integral to our approach. Commercial Waste Sutton embeds responsibility at all levels of the business and maintains documented procedures for prevention, detection and response. We will persistently work to eliminate modern slavery from our operations and to encourage best practice across the Sutton commercial-waste sector, reinforcing a culture where exploitation is neither accepted nor tolerated.
