Rubbish Clearance Colliers Wood Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Rubbish Clearance Colliers Wood in respect of our activities as a provider of waste clearance and related services. We recognise our responsibility to help combat modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and all forms of exploitation in our operations and supply chains, and we are committed to conducting business ethically and transparently.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Rubbish Clearance Colliers Wood operates a strict zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. We will not knowingly engage with any individual, contractor, or organisation involved in practices that exploit people or violate fundamental human rights. This applies to all areas of our business, including recruitment, procurement, subcontracting, and day-to-day operations.

We expect all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers to act with integrity and in accordance with our values. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in termination of contracts, disciplinary action, or reporting to relevant authorities where appropriate.

Our Supply Chain and Supplier Standards

Our supply chain includes providers of vehicles, equipment, protective clothing, waste processing facilities, and labour agencies. We are committed to working only with suppliers who uphold lawful and ethical labour practices. We communicate our zero-tolerance stance to existing and prospective suppliers and make clear that compliance with anti-slavery obligations is a fundamental condition of doing business with us.

Suppliers are expected to ensure that all workers are employed voluntarily, paid fairly in line with applicable laws, and work in safe conditions without coercion, intimidation, or abuse. We require suppliers to be able to demonstrate that they have their own measures in place to prevent modern slavery and trafficking.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We carry out proportionate due diligence and audits on key suppliers, particularly where there may be higher risks associated with the type of work, location, or use of subcontracted labour. Our checks may include verification of company registration, review of labour practices, confirmation of right to work, and enquiries into health and safety and pay arrangements.

Where concerns are identified through audits or other information, we will work with the supplier to address issues within clear timeframes. If concerns cannot be satisfactorily resolved, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the relationship. Our objective is not only to protect our own business but to help raise standards throughout our supply chain.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage anyone connected with Rubbish Clearance Colliers Wood, including employees, temporary staff, contractors, and suppliers, to report any suspicion or evidence of modern slavery or human trafficking. Concerns can be raised with a line manager, a senior manager, or directly with our designated compliance contact within the business.

All reports are taken seriously and handled sensitively, with information shared only on a need-to-know basis. We are committed to ensuring that no one who raises a concern in good faith suffers any form of retaliation, victimisation, or disadvantage as a result of speaking up.

Training, Awareness, and Responsibilities

Managers involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management receive guidance on recognising indicators of modern slavery and how to respond to concerns. We aim to embed awareness of modern slavery risks into our everyday business decisions and processes.

Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery sits with senior management, who ensure that this statement and related procedures are implemented effectively and supported with appropriate resources.

Monitoring, Annual Review, and Continuous Improvement

Rubbish Clearance Colliers Wood is committed to regularly reviewing and improving our arrangements for preventing modern slavery. We monitor the effectiveness of our actions through supplier assessments, feedback from staff and partners, incident reporting, and review of any concerns raised.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every year to ensure it remains accurate, relevant, and aligned with legal requirements and good practice. As part of the annual review, we will consider whether further training, enhanced due diligence, or updated policies are necessary to strengthen our controls and reduce any emerging risks.

By maintaining a clear zero-tolerance policy, conducting supplier audits, providing open reporting channels, and reviewing our measures annually, Rubbish Clearance Colliers Wood strives to uphold the highest standards of integrity and to play our part in the wider effort to eradicate modern slavery and human trafficking.