Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Mortlake
Commercial Waste Mortlake is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations. This statement sets out our approach and the steps we take to identify, mitigate and remedy risks across our services. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, exploitation or human trafficking within our workforce and supply chains. Our Mortlake commercial waste activities reflect a strong ethical stance and ongoing vigilance.
Our policy applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged in Mortlake commercial waste collection, processing and disposal. The scope includes permanent staff, agency labour, subcontractors and any third parties providing goods or services. We require all partners to comply with statutory requirements and our internal standards, embedding anti-slavery principles into procurement, contracting and operational practices across the Commercial Waste — Mortlake portfolio.
Zero-tolerance policy: We enforce a clear policy that prohibits modern slavery in any form. Breaches will lead to immediate investigation and proportionate actions up to termination of contracts and referral to appropriate authorities. We train managers to recognise signs of exploitation and ensure that disciplinary and contractual remedies are applied consistently. Our position is non-negotiable: the elimination of exploitation is central to our risk management for commercial waste Mortlake services.
We perform comprehensive supplier due diligence to assess risks before onboarding and during ongoing relationships. A risk-based audit programme targets suppliers operating in high-risk locations, labour-intensive services or with complex subcontracting chains. Audits cover documentation checks, site visits and worker interviews where appropriate. The supplier audit schedule is prioritised by risk and reviewed regularly to ensure alignment with evolving threats to workers in the commercial waste and recycling sectors.
Contractual safeguards include mandatory anti-slavery clauses, the right to conduct audits and requirements for suppliers to demonstrate transparency in employment practices. We provide training for procurement teams and operational staff to strengthen recognition of indicators of modern slavery and to enforce contractual obligations. Our workforce is encouraged to escalate concerns through defined reporting channels with assurance of protection and confidentiality.
To support reporting we maintain multiple, accessible channels. These are designed to be user-friendly, anonymous where needed, and safeguarded against retaliation. We also work with third-party platforms to accept reports independently, ensuring that anyone connected to our Mortlake commercial waste operations can raise issues safely and securely.
Reporting channels include:
- Internal reporting to line managers or compliance teams via established procedures;
- Anonymous whistleblowing services hosted independently to protect reporter identity;
- Escalation through contracted third-party monitoring and audit partners;
- Formal notifications to regulators where statutory reporting is required.
Remediation and enforcement: When issues are identified we act promptly to protect affected individuals, remediate harm and implement corrective measures. This may include immediate suspension of offending suppliers, worker support, cooperation with enforcement agencies and contractual remedies. We aim to restore the wellbeing of impacted persons and to reduce recurrence through corrective action plans, enhanced supervision and stricter contractual terms.
Annual review and continuous improvement
We conduct an annual review of our modern slavery risk framework for commercial waste in Mortlake and related operations. The review examines audit outcomes, reporting trends, training effectiveness and supplier performance metrics. Findings are used to refine policies, reallocate audit resources and set measurable targets. Senior management oversight ensures that commitments are translated into practical improvements across procurement and operations.
