Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Hertford

Commercial Waste Hertford is committed to the highest standards of integrity and human rights across our operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our clear, zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking within our business and among our suppliers. We believe that responsible management of commercial waste in Hertford requires not only safe and compliant waste handling, but also respect for the dignity and rights of every person who contributes to our services.

Policy and Organisational Commitment

We operate with a robust framework to prevent exploitation: recruitment practices, clear employment contracts, fair wages and safe working conditions are mandatory. Our commitment to Hertford commercial waste services includes regular risk assessments and training for staff to recognise and respond to signs of forced labour or coercion. All employees and contractors are required to comply with this policy.

The policy applies to all parts of the business delivering commercial waste Hertford solutions and to our third-party partners. We explicitly require suppliers and subcontractors to adhere to the same standards and to confirm they do not use forced labour. We maintain a supplier code of conduct that includes due diligence expectations, and breaches of that code may lead to contract termination.

We operate a targeted programme of supplier audits and monitoring. Supplier audits form a central pillar of our approach to ensure transparency across the supply chain. Audits include documentation checks, on-site inspections where appropriate, and interviews with relevant personnel to evaluate working conditions, recruitment fees, and wage practices. Our procurement teams prioritise suppliers based on risk factors such as geography, industry sector, and the nature of services provided to the commercial waste Hertford team.

Supply Chain Due Diligence

Due diligence is proportionate and continuous: we assess new suppliers before on-boarding and review higher-risk relationships more frequently. Where concerns are identified we take immediate corrective actions, including corrective action plans and follow-up audits. For persistent non-compliance we reserve the right to cease engagement. These steps bolster our capability to prevent modern slavery within the wider commercial waste in Hertford ecosystem.

We also publish clear expectations and support supplier development. Key elements include:

• Mandatory contractual clauses prohibiting forced labour
• Periodic document verification and audit cycles
• Training and capacity-building for suppliers to meet standards

Reporting channels are established and accessible to everyone across our business and supply chain. We encourage the prompt reporting of any concerns about modern slavery, exploitation, or unethical practices. Reports can be made anonymously through internal whistleblowing mechanisms and are handled with confidentiality and care. All allegations are investigated thoroughly and, where necessary, we collaborate with appropriate authorities to secure remediation for affected individuals.

We regularly communicate the availability of reporting routes to employees and contractors involved in Hertford commercial waste operations. To reinforce confidence in the process, we guarantee non-retaliation for good-faith reports and ensure support is available for potential victims, including steps to protect welfare and to remediate harm.

Our Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed and updated as part of an annual review process to reflect evolving risks, regulatory changes and lessons learned from audits and investigations. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of policies, training programs, supplier audits, and reporting channels, and defines improvement actions and timelines. We monitor performance indicators and review outcomes to ensure continuous enhancement of our anti-slavery measures across commercial waste Hertford operations.