Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Docklands

Commercial Waste Docklands declares a clear and enduring commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. We operate a zero-tolerance policy on all forms of forced labour, human trafficking, servitude and exploitation. This policy applies to our Docklands commercial waste operations, subcontractors, temporary labour suppliers and any partners engaged in handling, transporting or processing waste materials on our behalf. Our aim is to ensure that everyone involved in our waste services works under fair, legal and safe conditions.

We recognise that the waste management sector, including recycling, collection and disposal services, can expose workers to heightened risk through complex subcontracting, temporary labour usage and dispersed work sites. To mitigate these risks, Commercial Waste - Docklands integrates anti-slavery principles into procurement, contracting, training and operational oversight. We demand transparency and expect suppliers to adhere to labour and human rights laws.

Scope and approach: This Modern Slavery Statement covers our direct operations and the supply chain supporting our Docklands waste services. Our approach combines risk assessment, supplier engagement, contractual controls, and targeted audits. We tailor our due diligence to supplier risk profiles and prioritise categories historically associated with higher exploitation risk, such as labour providers, cleaning, logistics and facility maintenance.

Our zero-tolerance stance is more than words: it is embedded in contractual clauses, onboarding requirements, and supplier performance metrics. All new and renewing supplier agreements require explicit anti-slavery commitments and the right to audit. Where a breach is identified, we will suspend or terminate relationships and pursue remediation measures for affected workers. We seek corrective action plans and continued monitoring for suppliers willing to remedy non-compliance.

Supplier audits and due diligence programme: We operate a rigorous audit programme that combines document review, on-site inspections and worker interviews. Audits evaluate payroll accuracy, subcontractor oversight, recruitment practices (including fees and intermediaries), work hours, accommodation and health and safety standards. High-risk suppliers are subject to increased scrutiny, and audit results feed into a risk register that informs future procurement decisions and resource allocation.

Our supplier assurance activities include:

• Pre-contract screening and enhanced due diligence for high-risk vendors;
• Regular supplier audits with corrective action tracking and follow-up visits;
• Contract clauses requiring transparency, right-to-audit, and immediate notification of suspected abuses;
• Worker voice mechanisms and third-party verifiers where needed to validate conditions on the ground.

We provide multiple, confidential reporting channels to encourage early identification of concerns. Workers, contractors and third parties can escalate issues safely through anonymous hotlines, dedicated compliance officers, or internal whistleblowing routes. Reports are investigated impartially and promptly; we maintain records of investigations and outcomes to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.

Reporting channels and response are central to our prevention strategy: clear escalation pathways, protection for whistleblowers, and a defined incident-response protocol enable rapid action when allegations arise. We work collaboratively with suppliers to remediate harm, support affected workers and, where necessary, involve statutory authorities. Our response emphasizes both accountability and the welfare of people impacted by exploitation.

Governance, training and annual review: oversight of anti-slavery activity sits with senior management and our compliance committee. We deliver regular training for staff and procurement teams to help them recognise signs of modern slavery and to apply our policies in procurement and operations. This statement will be reviewed at least annually as part of our continuous improvement cycle; the annual review assesses effectiveness, updates risk assessments, refines audit priorities and publishes measurable progress against our anti-slavery objectives.