Modern Slavery Statement for Rubbish Clearance West Kensington

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Rubbish Clearance West Kensington to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We are committed to acting ethically, with integrity and transparency in all business dealings, and to implementing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery does not occur within our organisation or among our suppliers.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Rubbish Clearance West Kensington maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, servitude and child labour. This commitment applies to every aspect of our rubbish clearance activities, including operational staff, contracted workers and all tiers of our supply chain. We expect the same high standards from our suppliers, contractors and business partners, and we will not knowingly work with any party involved in practices that breach human rights or labour legislation.

Our management team is responsible for promoting an organisational culture where exploitation is never accepted or ignored. Any breach of our zero-tolerance policy is treated as a serious disciplinary matter and may result in termination of contracts or reporting to relevant authorities.

Supply Chain Standards and Supplier Audits

Our supply chain includes providers of vehicles, equipment, uniforms, waste processing facilities, subcontracted labour and related support services. We recognise that risks of modern slavery can arise where there is low-skilled or temporary labour, outsourcing or complex chains of subcontracting. To address these risks, we apply clear standards to supplier selection and ongoing oversight.

All new suppliers are screened and required to confirm that they comply with applicable labour and human rights laws and that they do not use forced, trafficked or child labour. We incorporate modern slavery clauses into our contractual terms where appropriate, setting expectations for ethical conduct, transparency and cooperation with any investigations.

We conduct proportionate audits and checks on higher-risk suppliers. These audits may include reviewing employment documentation, checking right-to-work records, assessing working conditions and speaking with workers where appropriate. Where non-compliance or concerns are identified, we work with the supplier on corrective actions and timescales, and we reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships where sufficient improvement is not demonstrated.

Employee Awareness and Reporting Channels

All employees at Rubbish Clearance West Kensington are expected to help identify and report any concerns relating to modern slavery or human trafficking. We provide guidance so that staff can recognise potential warning signs, including restricted freedom of movement, retention of personal documents, signs of coercion, or workers appearing fearful, intimidated or under control of others.

Workers can raise concerns through several reporting channels. These include reporting directly to line managers, contacting a senior manager, or speaking with our designated modern slavery contact. Concerns can be raised in confidence, and we will not tolerate any victimisation or retaliation against individuals who report issues in good faith, even if they turn out to be unfounded.

All reports are investigated promptly, sensitively and discreetly. Where appropriate, we may escalate matters to law enforcement or other relevant agencies and will cooperate fully with any external investigations.

Ongoing Review and Continuous Improvement

We recognise that combating modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. Rubbish Clearance West Kensington reviews this Modern Slavery Statement and the effectiveness of our related policies and procedures at least once a year. This annual review considers feedback from employees, audit findings, supplier performance and any incidents or concerns raised during the year.

Following each review, we identify opportunities to strengthen our approach, such as enhanced supplier due diligence, updated staff guidance, additional training or improvements to reporting mechanisms. We are committed to continuous improvement and to increasing transparency in how we manage modern slavery risks across all of our operations in West Kensington and beyond.

This statement reflects the position of Rubbish Clearance West Kensington for the current financial year and will be updated annually to reflect our ongoing efforts and any changes to legislation or best practice.