Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement for Rubbish Clearance Watford

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement sets out the steps Rubbish Clearance Watford takes to prevent modern slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting our activities ethically and with integrity, ensuring that respect for human rights is embedded throughout our organisation.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Rubbish Clearance Watford operates a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. We will not knowingly engage with or support any organisation, individual, or practice that exploits people or violates their fundamental rights. This commitment applies to our employees, contractors, agency staff, and all suppliers involved in providing goods and services to our business.

All staff are expected to uphold this policy, and managers are responsible for ensuring that modern slavery risks are identified and addressed within their areas of control. Failure to comply with this policy may result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment or contracts.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Rubbish Clearance Watford provides waste removal and rubbish clearance services to domestic, commercial, and industrial customers. Our supply chains include providers of vehicles, fuel, equipment, protective clothing, maintenance services, and administrative support. We recognise that certain sectors, geographical areas, and types of labour can carry higher risks of modern slavery.

We are committed to understanding where these risks may arise in our operations and supply chains and to taking proportionate steps to reduce and, where possible, eliminate them.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers to share our commitment to ethical conduct and human rights. As part of our procurement and ongoing supplier management processes, we take the following measures:

We communicate our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery to existing and prospective suppliers and require them to confirm that they do not tolerate forced labour, child labour, human trafficking, or any form of exploitation. We assess suppliers according to the nature of the goods or services provided, the location of their operations, and the labour practices they adopt. Where we identify higher-risk areas, we may require additional information, including details of their own modern slavery policies and due diligence processes.

We reserve the right to carry out audits or request third-party assessments of suppliers where we consider it appropriate. This may include reviewing employment records, labour agency arrangements, and health and safety practices. If a supplier fails to meet our standards or refuses to cooperate with our due diligence, we may suspend or terminate the business relationship.

Training, Awareness, and Reporting Channels

Rubbish Clearance Watford is committed to promoting awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff and key contractors. We provide guidance on recognising potential indicators of exploitation, including signs of coercion, restricted freedom of movement, withholding of documents, or inconsistent explanations about working conditions.

We encourage anyone associated with our business, including employees, workers, contractors, and suppliers, to report concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Concerns can be raised with a line manager, a senior manager, or directly with the company owner. Reports can be made confidentially, and we will not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against those who raise issues in good faith.

All reports will be taken seriously and investigated promptly. Where appropriate, we will cooperate with law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and other relevant authorities.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility that requires continuous improvement. We regularly review our internal processes, supplier relationships, and risk assessments to strengthen our controls and response mechanisms.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least once every 12 months and updated where necessary to reflect changes in legislation, best practice, and our business operations. The review will consider any incidents reported, the effectiveness of our training and awareness activities, and feedback from staff and suppliers.

Rubbish Clearance Watford remains firmly committed to preventing modern slavery in all its forms and to upholding the dignity and rights of every person who contributes to our services.