Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Tring

Commercial Waste Tring confirms its unwavering commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all parts of our operations and supply chain. This statement explains the steps taken by Commercial Waste Tring and related trading names to identify, mitigate and monitor risks of exploitation, forced labour and other abuses of human rights. We publish this to be transparent about our controls and to set clear expectations for every supplier, subcontractor and partner engaged in commercial waste services across Tring and beyond.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery. All employees, contractors and suppliers are required to comply with this standard as a condition of engagement. Any evidence of forced labour, coercion, withholding of wages or physical restriction will result in immediate investigation and decisive action, including contract termination. We view modern slavery as incompatible with our values and with the provision of responsible commercial waste services in Tring and the surrounding area.

Our approach covers prevention, detection and response. We expect suppliers to adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct which explicitly bans child labour, forced labour and human trafficking. To drive consistent standards we require suppliers to demonstrate compliance through documentation, certification and participation in our audit programme. We will refuse to work with organisations that fail to meet these minimum standards.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We carry out systematic supplier audits for all tiers of the supply chain supporting commercial waste collection, processing and disposal. Our due diligence includes background checks, contract clauses, on-site visits and third-party risk screening. For Tring commercial waste partners we prioritise higher-risk categories and geographies and request corrective action plans where gaps are identified.

Audit Process

Audit activities include:

• Document review — contracts, payroll records and employment checks;
• On-site inspection — working conditions, hours records and worker interviews;
• Corrective action — formal remediation plans and follow-up audits.

These supplier audits are scheduled regularly and also triggered by whistleblower reports or intelligence suggesting elevated risk.

We maintain an internal register of suppliers and a risk-scoring model tailored to commercial-waste supply chains. Where serious non-compliance is found, we will pursue remediation and, if necessary, enforce termination of the relationship to protect workers and the integrity of our services.

Reporting channels are a vital part of how we detect and address slavery-related concerns. We provide multiple safe routes for reporting suspected abuse, including anonymous reporting mechanisms and internal escalation paths. Our staff are trained to recognise indicators of exploitation and to escalate concerns without fear of retaliation. Partners and workers in the collection and recycling network can raise issues in confidence; reports are assessed promptly and investigated thoroughly.

We promote worker awareness through briefings, translated materials where needed and routine toolbox talks. Reporting channels include secure electronic forms, a designated compliance team inbox and a confidential hotline operated by a third party. All reports are logged, risk-assessed and subject to follow-up action to ensure victims receive appropriate support and that systemic issues are addressed.

Training, governance and review are core to our response. Our board and senior management maintain oversight of modern slavery risks in Commercial Waste Tring operations, and specific roles are accountable for supplier management, audits and incident response. We emphasise continuous improvement through staff training programmes, contractor briefings and integration of anti-slavery requirements into procurement processes.

Remediation processes include immediate safety measures for affected individuals, collaboration with relevant authorities and partners for victim support, and contractual remedies with suppliers. We document all remediation steps and use lessons learned to refine our audit criteria and supplier engagement. Where appropriate, we require suppliers to implement corrective action plans and demonstrate sustained compliance.

Our annual review process ensures that policies remain effective and aligned with evolving risks in the commercial-waste sector. Each year we assess the performance of our supplier audit programme, review incident logs, measure training outcomes and update risk assessments. Findings inform policy updates, resource allocation and targeted interventions across the Tring commercial waste network.

In conclusion, Commercial Waste Tring is committed to preventing modern slavery through zero-tolerance, rigorous supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and a formal annual review cycle. We will continue to strengthen safeguards, collaborate with partners and act decisively to protect workers and promote ethical practices across every part of our commercial waste operations.