Waste Collection Marylebone Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Waste Collection Marylebone to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting business responsibly and ethically, respecting human rights, and ensuring that all individuals involved in delivering our services are treated with dignity and fairness.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Waste Collection Marylebone operates a strict zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, debt bondage, child labour, and all other forms of exploitation. This applies to our own operations, our employees, contractors, agency staff, and every tier of our supply chain.

All employees, managers, and suppliers are expected to act with integrity and in line with our values. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious misconduct issue and may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or contracts, and notification to relevant authorities where appropriate.

Our Organisation and Supply Chains

Waste Collection Marylebone provides commercial and residential waste and recycling services in and around the Marylebone area. Our supply chains include vehicle and equipment providers, personal protective equipment suppliers, waste processing and recycling partners, facilities management services, and professional service providers.

We recognise that certain sectors and geographies carry a higher risk of labour exploitation. We focus particular attention on these areas when assessing and monitoring suppliers and subcontractors that support our collection and disposal activities.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers and contractors to share our commitment to eradicating modern slavery and to uphold high labour and ethical standards. As part of our procurement and onboarding process, suppliers must confirm that they comply with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws and that they actively work to prevent modern slavery in their own operations and supply chains.

Waste Collection Marylebone conducts risk-based supplier assessments, which may include due diligence questionnaires, document reviews, and on-site visits where appropriate. We reserve the right to audit suppliers to verify compliance with our expectations on modern slavery and ethical conduct. Where non-compliance or concerns are identified, we will engage with the supplier to agree corrective actions within a defined timeframe. If satisfactory improvements are not made, we may suspend or terminate the business relationship.

Training, Awareness, and Responsibilities

Responsibility for overseeing and implementing this statement rests with the senior management team. Managers are required to promote awareness of modern slavery risks and ensure that their teams understand our zero-tolerance stance and how to report concerns.

Relevant staff, particularly those involved in procurement, contract management, and site operations, receive guidance to help them recognise indicators of exploitation, such as signs of coercion, restricted freedom of movement, or suspicious recruitment and payment practices.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery, whether within our business or in our supply chains. Concerns can be raised through line managers, the human resources function, or directly to senior management. We also operate a whistleblowing channel that allows concerns to be reported confidentially.

All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled with sensitivity. We do not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith, even if it is not substantiated following investigation.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Waste Collection Marylebone is committed to continuous improvement in our approach to tackling modern slavery. We periodically review our risk assessments, supplier expectations, and internal procedures to ensure they remain effective and aligned with evolving legislation and best practice.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed and updated at least once every year by the senior management team. The annual review considers audit findings, any reported incidents, changes in our operations or supply chains, and feedback from stakeholders. Where improvements are identified, we revise our processes, provide additional training, and strengthen our supplier engagement accordingly.

By implementing these measures, Waste Collection Marylebone strives to ensure that our services are delivered in a way that respects human rights, protects vulnerable individuals, and contributes to the global effort to eradicate modern slavery and human trafficking.