Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Lewisham

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Commercial Waste Lewisham and its associated operations to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains. Our position is clear: we operate a zero-tolerance policy to any form of forced labour, exploitation or trafficking. As a provider of Lewisham commercial waste solutions, we accept the responsibility to act ethically, lawfully and transparently.

We apply a risk-based approach across procurement, contract management and service delivery. This includes ongoing supplier due diligence, targeted supplier audits and contractual clauses that require compliance with anti-slavery obligations. The following principles guide our approach:

• Prevention: embedding policies and training to reduce risk;
• Detection: monitoring, audits and worker voice mechanisms;
• Remediation: acting swiftly where issues are identified.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy and Expectations

We hold a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery. All employees, contractors and suppliers engaged with CW Lewisham are expected to comply with this policy. Employment must be freely chosen, and workers should have the right to leave employment after reasonable notice. We require suppliers to demonstrate lawful recruitment practices, transparent pay and working conditions consistent with UK employment law.

Our procurement teams use risk-profiling and supplier segmentation to prioritise activity on higher-risk areas of the supply chain, including subcontractors performing manual labour, transport services and temporary staffing. We use documented supplier checks and contract clauses to establish accountability and to ensure there are consequences for breaches.

We provide regular training and awareness sessions for staff, site managers and procurement teams so that indicators of modern slavery are recognised and reported. The company promotes an environment where concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation.

Supplier Audits, Reporting Channels and Annual Review

Supplier audits form a cornerstone of our compliance activity. Audits are scheduled on a risk-driven basis and include document reviews, on-site inspections and worker interviews where appropriate. Findings are recorded and tracked; suppliers must implement corrective action plans within agreed timescales. Persistent non-compliance can result in contract termination.

We maintain multiple confidential reporting channels for staff, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about exploitation or unethical practices. These include secure internal reporting routes, escalation to senior management and an option for anonymous reporting. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and managed in line with our safeguarding and whistleblowing principles.

Our modern slavery policy, supplier code of conduct and audit outcomes are reviewed as part of an annual review cycle. Each year we evaluate the effectiveness of our actions, update risk assessments, refine our supplier audit programme and refresh training materials. The annual review drives continuous improvement and informs future priorities for our commercial waste services in Lewisham and adjacent operations.

In summary, Commercial Waste Lewisham (also referred to as CW Lewisham or commercial waste services in Lewisham) is committed to combating modern slavery. Through strong governance, supplier audits, clear reporting channels and a robust annual review process, we strive to ensure that exploitation has no place in our business or supply chains.