Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Swiss Cottage

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Commercial Waste Swiss Cottage and related trading names to prevent modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights and operate a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of exploitation. Our approach to Swiss Cottage commercial waste management is built on transparency, due diligence and continuous improvement.

We are committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct in the provision of waste collection and recycling services. Our Swiss Cottage commercial waste and recycling teams receive training on recognizing potential indicators of exploitation, and our leadership provides clear direction: no tolerance for practices that amount to modern slavery. We also require subcontractors and partners to adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct.

As part of our safeguards, Commercial Waste Swiss Cottage conducts targeted risk assessments of sectors, geographies and activities where the risk of modern slavery is higher. We maintain a formal risk register and prioritise actions for higher-risk suppliers and contracts. These measures help us focus resources where they will be most effective in preventing and detecting forced labour across local and regional commercial waste operations.

Due Diligence, Supplier Audits and Remediation

We operate a systematic supplier due diligence process covering onboarding, contract clauses and ongoing monitoring. Our procurement checks include verification of employment practices, right-to-work documentation and health & safety compliance relevant to commercial waste collection Swiss Cottage activities. Contracts require suppliers to allow inspections and to cooperate with enquiries related to labour standards.

Supplier audits form a core part of our compliance framework. We perform a mix of desktop reviews and on-site audits, with enhanced scrutiny for high-risk suppliers. Audit findings result in corrective action plans; persistent non-compliance leads to contract termination. Where exploitation is discovered, we pursue remediation steps that prioritise the welfare of affected individuals and cooperate with law enforcement where appropriate.

Key elements of our supplier programme include:

• Pre-contract risk screening and checks
• Periodic audits and unannounced site visits
• Contractual clauses enforcing compliance with anti-slavery standards

Reporting Channels, Training and Governance

Commercial Waste Swiss Cottage maintains clear reporting channels for staff, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. We encourage internal reporting through established whistleblowing processes and provide anonymous escalation routes for individuals who may be reluctant to come forward. All reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly and handled confidentially.

Training is mandatory for staff in sourcing, operations and customer-facing roles, ensuring awareness of red flags relevant to our commercial waste collection Swiss Cottage services. We provide role-specific modules, scenario-based learning and refresher sessions to embed understanding across the organisation. Senior management reviews incidents and trends to ensure organisational learning.

The Board and senior leadership maintain oversight of modern slavery risks through quarterly risk reviews and compliance reporting. Our policies and performance are reviewed annually to reflect changes in law, guidance and the operational environment. The annual review process includes evaluation of supplier audit outcomes, remediation effectiveness and updates to our risk register.