Commercial Waste Bracknell Forest Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Commercial Waste Bracknell Forest to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour across our operations and supply chains. We recognise the risks that can arise in waste collection, transport and disposal and adopt a zero-tolerance policy to any form of exploitation. This statement covers our policies, due diligence, supplier expectations and the steps we take to mitigate and remediate risk.

Scope and Principles

Our approach to preventing modern slavery in commercial waste services is based on transparency, proportionate due diligence and continuous improvement. We require all contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to meet high standards of labour rights, worker safety and ethical procurement. We use different descriptors of the main commitment — Modern Slavery, modern slavery statement, and Commercial Waste Bracknell Forest anti-slavery policy — to ensure clarity across documents and communications.

We operate a strict zero-tolerance stance: any confirmed instance of forced labour, debt bondage, or human trafficking will result in immediate remedial action up to and including termination of contracts and referral to appropriate enforcement authorities. Our procurement terms and supplier contracts include explicit anti-slavery clauses, right-to-audit provisions and mandatory compliance with labour laws.

Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

We conduct regular risk assessments focused on high-risk activities within refuse handling, temporary labour use and supply of outsourced services. Our due diligence framework evaluates supplier ownership, recruitment practices, payroll transparency, accommodation arrangements and migrant worker protections. We require suppliers to demonstrate policies and processes that identify and address modern slavery risks.

Supplier engagement includes pre-qualification checks, contractual obligations and ongoing monitoring. We provide training to procurement staff and operations managers to ensure that signs of exploitation are recognised and escalated. Our messaging uses multiple variants of our core topic — for example, references to the modern slavery statement, commercial waste anti-slavery measures and Bracknell Forest modern slavery obligations — to align internal and external communications.

We carry out supplier audits and site visits as part of our verification process. These audits assess:

• Worker documentation and recruitment records
• Payroll and payment practices
• Working hours, rest breaks and accommodation conditions
• Health and safety compliance and personal protective equipment

Supplier audits are risk-based and may be announced or unannounced depending on contextual intelligence. Where non-compliance is identified we enforce corrective action plans, track remediation milestones and, if necessary, suspend or terminate supply relationships. We emphasise collaboration with suppliers to remove risks quickly and fairly while protecting affected workers.

Reporting channels are in place to enable safe, confidential and, where required, anonymous reporting of concerns. Our escalation framework ensures reports are investigated promptly by trained staff. We maintain a strict non-retaliation stance and support workers who come forward. Channels include internal incident reporting routes, line management escalation and formal incident review panels, ensuring that whistleblowing and grievances are treated seriously and with confidentiality.

The statement is subject to an annual review to assess effectiveness, incorporate lessons learned from audits and reports, and update policies in line with changes in legislation and sector best practice. Each year we evaluate key performance indicators including the number of supplier audits completed, incidents reported, corrective actions implemented and the results of worker engagement activities. Continuous improvement is driven by data, stakeholder feedback and evolving risk profiles.

Commercial Waste Bracknell Forest remains fully committed to eliminating modern slavery from its operations and supply chains. We expect our suppliers and partners to share this commitment and to take swift action when risks are identified. Our combination of a zero-tolerance policy, proactive supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and a rigorous annual review cycle provides a practical and enforceable framework to protect workers and uphold human rights across commercial waste services.

We will continue to develop capability through training, supplier engagement and targeted due diligence. This modern slavery statement for commercial waste is an ongoing pledge to prevent exploitation, ensure accountability and promote ethical, legal and humane working conditions for everyone involved in delivering our services.

Signed on behalf of Commercial Waste Bracknell Forest: We reiterate our unwavering commitment to preventing modern slavery and to taking decisive action when any breach is discovered.