Rubbish Clearance Chiswick Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Rubbish Clearance Chiswick in respect of our operations for the current financial year. It sets out the actions we take to identify, prevent, and address the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our own business and throughout our supply chains.

Rubbish Clearance Chiswick provides waste removal and associated services to residential and commercial customers. While the scale and nature of our business mean we are not in a traditionally high-risk sector for modern slavery, we recognise that exploitation can exist in any industry, including those linked to waste, logistics, and outsourced labour. We are committed to continuous improvement in our approach to ethical sourcing and fair employment.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery

We have a clear, zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, bonded labour, involuntary prison labour, child labour, and human trafficking. We are committed to conducting our business with integrity and to ensuring that everyone who works for or with Rubbish Clearance Chiswick is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

All managers and supervisors are responsible for promoting this policy and ensuring that any suspected breaches are treated with seriousness and urgency. We expect the same commitment from our suppliers, subcontractors, and other business partners.

Our Workforce and Employment Practices

We aim to employ staff directly wherever possible and to minimise the use of agency workers. All employees and, where applicable, agency workers engaged by us are required to provide documented proof of their legal right to work, and they receive written terms and conditions of employment that clearly set out their pay, hours, and rights.

We do not withhold passports or personal documents, and we do not charge workers recruitment or other fees for employment. Wages meet or exceed the applicable legal minimum, and working hours are monitored to ensure compliance with employment law.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We expect all suppliers and subcontractors to operate according to standards that are consistent with our values. As part of our procurement and onboarding process, we carry out proportionate due diligence on key suppliers, focusing on those that provide labour, transport, and waste handling services or operate in sectors or regions where modern slavery risks may be higher.

Our supplier due diligence may include modern slavery questionnaires, requests for evidence of labour standards policies, and assessments of subcontracting practices. Where appropriate, we reserve the right to visit supplier premises or request independent audit reports to verify working conditions and employment practices.

We require suppliers to confirm that they do not engage in modern slavery and that they, in turn, expect the same standards from their own suppliers. Failure to meet our expectations or to cooperate with our enquiries can result in remediation requirements, suspension of work, or termination of the commercial relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Rubbish Clearance Chiswick encourages all employees, workers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices, whether within our own operations or anywhere in our supply chain.

Concerns can be raised directly with line managers, senior management, or via an internal whistleblowing channel. Reports can be made confidentially, and we will take all concerns seriously. We will not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith, even if it is not substantiated after investigation.

All credible concerns are investigated promptly. Where modern slavery or related exploitation is identified or suspected, we will take appropriate action, which may include engaging with the affected individuals, working with the supplier on corrective measures, notifying relevant authorities, or ending the business relationship.

Training, Awareness, and Continuous Improvement

Key managers and staff involved in recruitment, procurement, site operations, and supplier management receive guidance on identifying possible signs of modern slavery and on how to escalate any concerns. We periodically review training content to ensure it reflects current risks and best practice.

Our approach to modern slavery risk management is evolving. We aim to improve our mapping of supply chains, strengthen our assessment of higher-risk categories of suppliers, and refine our internal processes to ensure effective oversight.

Annual Review and Statement Approval

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually to ensure that it remains accurate, relevant, and reflective of our current operations and risk profile. As part of the review, we assess any incidents reported, the effectiveness of our controls, and opportunities to enhance our due diligence, training, and monitoring.

The updated statement is approved by the management of Rubbish Clearance Chiswick and is communicated internally so that our workforce understands our expectations and their role in preventing modern slavery. We are committed to maintaining high ethical standards and to working with our suppliers and partners to help eradicate modern slavery in all its forms.