Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Rubbish Removal Bermondsey is firmly committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business and supply chains. This statement sets out the steps we take to identify, prevent, and address the risks of forced labour, servitude, human trafficking, and all forms of exploitation connected with our operations. Our objective is to uphold the highest ethical standards and to ensure that everyone involved in our services is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Rubbish Removal Bermondsey provides waste collection and rubbish removal services to residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Our supply chains include subcontracted labour, transport providers, equipment and vehicle suppliers, waste transfer and recycling facilities, and providers of uniforms, protective equipment, and office services. We recognise that elements of the waste and logistics sectors can be vulnerable to exploitation, and we take specific measures to minimise these risks.

Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery

We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. Any form of forced, bonded, or compulsory labour, child labour that does not comply with local law, or any abuse, coercion, or deception in recruitment and employment is absolutely prohibited in our organisation and supply chain. This policy applies to all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers engaged by Rubbish Removal Bermondsey, regardless of their location or the nature of their work.

All managers are responsible for communicating this zero-tolerance stance to their teams and to any third parties they engage. We reserve the right to immediately terminate relationships with any individual, agency, or supplier found to be involved in modern slavery or who fails to take adequate steps to address identified risks.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We conduct due diligence on new suppliers and periodically review existing suppliers to ensure alignment with our ethical standards. This process includes assessing their labour practices, recruitment methods, use of subcontractors, and compliance with applicable labour and human rights legislation.

Where risk is identified, we may carry out on-site or remote audits, request documentary evidence of worker protections, and seek assurances on pay, working hours, and employment conditions. Suppliers are expected to cooperate fully with these checks and to maintain transparent records. Failure to cooperate, or evidence of non-compliance, may result in corrective action plans, suspension, or termination of contracts.

Training, Awareness, and Reporting Channels

We promote awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff, particularly those involved in recruitment, procurement, and contract management. Training focuses on recognising signs of exploitation, understanding reporting procedures, and upholding ethical conduct when dealing with workers and suppliers.

Rubbish Removal Bermondsey encourages all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers to speak up about any concerns regarding modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Concerns can be reported to line managers, senior management, or designated compliance contacts. Reports can be made confidentially, and we are committed to ensuring that no person who raises a genuine concern in good faith suffers any form of retaliation or disadvantage.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We acknowledge that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility that requires vigilance and continuous improvement. Each year, we review this statement and our related policies, procedures, and controls to evaluate their effectiveness and to respond to changes in legislation, guidance, and risk factors within our sector.

Our annual review includes assessing any incidents or concerns raised, analysing feedback from audits and supplier engagements, and updating our training, due diligence, and monitoring processes where necessary. Rubbish Removal Bermondsey is committed to strengthening our approach over time and to playing an active role in the wider effort to eliminate modern slavery and human trafficking from the waste management and rubbish removal industry.