Waste Removal Soho Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps that Waste Removal Soho has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and ensuring that the people who work for and with us are treated with dignity and respect.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Waste Removal Soho has a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation. We recognise that the waste management and environmental services sectors can involve complex supply chains, and we are committed to ensuring that every stage of our operations reflects our core values of integrity, fairness, and transparency.

All employees, contractors, and suppliers are expected to act in accordance with this policy. Any breach of our zero-tolerance stance will be treated as a serious matter and may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, and, where appropriate, reporting to relevant authorities.

Governance and Responsibility

Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery rests with the senior management team at Waste Removal Soho. They ensure that appropriate policies, risk assessments, and due diligence processes are maintained and reviewed. Managers at all levels are responsible for promoting awareness of this statement and integrating its principles into everyday decision-making.

We also expect our employees to take personal responsibility for understanding this statement and for reporting any concerns or suspected breaches through the channels described below.

Supplier Management and Audits

Our supply chain includes providers of waste containers, vehicles, equipment, maintenance services, and labour. We carefully assess and manage the risks associated with these relationships. Before engaging new suppliers, we conduct due diligence to understand their operations, labour practices, and ethical commitments. This may include requesting evidence of their own modern slavery policies, labour standards, and compliance procedures.

Waste Removal Soho reserves the right to conduct audits of existing suppliers where we believe there may be a risk of modern slavery or unethical labour practices. These audits may involve reviewing documentation, site visits, and discussions with management and workers. If a supplier is found to be in breach of our standards, we will work with them to implement corrective actions within a clear timeframe. Where corrective actions are not possible or not implemented, we may suspend or terminate the relationship.

Training, Awareness, and Reporting Channels

We are committed to building awareness of modern slavery risks across our workforce. Relevant employees receive guidance on how to identify potential indicators of exploitation, such as signs of coercion, restriction of movement, withholding of documents, or unreasonable working conditions.

Waste Removal Soho encourages all employees, contractors, and third parties to speak up if they have concerns. Reports can be made directly to line managers, to senior management, or to our designated compliance contact. Concerns will be treated seriously, handled sensitively, and investigated promptly. We will not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing process that requires vigilance and continuous improvement. Waste Removal Soho is committed to regularly reviewing and strengthening our policies, procedures, and controls to address emerging risks and best practices.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every twelve months by senior management. As part of the annual review, we assess the effectiveness of our actions, including supplier due diligence, audits, training activities, and incident responses. Where necessary, we revise our approach and set new objectives to enhance prevention and detection of modern slavery in our business and supply chains.

By maintaining a clear zero-tolerance policy, robust supplier oversight, accessible reporting channels, and a structured annual review process, Waste Removal Soho aims to ensure that our services are delivered responsibly and that modern slavery has no place in our operations.