Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Milton Keynes

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Commercial Waste Milton Keynes and its affiliated services to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights in every corner of our business that deals with commercial waste in Milton Keynes and adjacent areas. Our position is clear: we operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, exploitation, or human trafficking.

We deliver Milton Keynes commercial waste services with integrity and transparency. Our policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers and business partners and extends to all activities including the collection, transportation and disposal of commercial-waste Milton Keynes materials. We require adherence to statutory obligations and expect ethical conduct in line with national and international standards.

The scope of our approach includes due diligence, supplier engagement, and periodic assessments. We maintain a documented risk assessment process that identifies higher-risk sectors and geographic areas within our procurement footprint. Key controls include supplier screening, contractual clauses that prohibit modern slavery and clear remediation expectations, and the right to terminate relationships where breaches are identified.

Our

zero-tolerance policy

is not merely a statement of intent. It is an operational requirement embedded in procurement and workforce practices. All new contracts for Milton Keynes commercial waste management include explicit anti-slavery provisions and mandatory compliance with labour standards. Existing suppliers are required to reaffirm their compliance annually and to permit audits and inspections when reasonable concerns arise.

We operate a structured programme of supplier audits and evaluations. Suppliers to our commercial waste services in Milton Keynes are assessed through a combination of self-assessment questionnaires, document reviews and on-site audits where necessary. Audit findings are classified by severity and managed via corrective action plans. Failure to implement remedial measures may lead to contract suspension or termination.

To support effective monitoring we maintain a centralised supplier register and a risk matrix that is reviewed by senior management. Training for procurement teams and operational staff emphasises how to identify indicators of modern slavery, how to conduct risk-based supplier due diligence, and how to escalate concerns. We encourage a culture where employees feel empowered to act.

Reporting channels and grievance mechanisms

We provide several confidential reporting channels for staff, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about exploitation. Reports can be raised internally through line managers or anonymously via an internal whistleblowing system. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and proportionately, and recorded. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises concerns in good faith.

Remediation and corrective action follow a clear process: investigate, assess impact, support victims, enforce disciplinary or contractual remedies, and monitor outcomes. Where necessary we will collaborate with relevant enforcement agencies and civil society organisations to ensure appropriate support and redress for victims.

Our commitments are maintained through continual improvement. We undertake an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and related policies to ensure they remain effective and aligned with best practice. This review examines audit outcomes, reported incidents, training uptake, and supplier performance for our Milton Keynes commercial waste operations, making adjustments where gaps or emerging risks are identified.

We publish this statement to be transparent about our strategy and the steps we take. Commercial Waste Milton Keynes strives to lead by example in the commercial waste sector, promoting responsible procurement and ethical labour standards across our supply chain. We will continue to strengthen our controls, engage suppliers constructively, and support the eradication of modern slavery.

Key elements of our ongoing programme include:

• Supplier audits: periodic risk-based reviews and on-site verification;
• Policy enforcement: contractual clauses, non-compliance consequences and remediation;
• Reporting channels: secure, confidential ways to raise concerns and whistleblowing protections;
• Annual review: management-led reassessment of policies and outcomes to drive improvement.

Through these measures and our steadfast zero-tolerance stance, we aim to minimise the risk of exploitation across the full lifecycle of commercial waste services in Milton Keynes, ensuring ethical, safe and legal practices prevail.