Modern Slavery Commitment at Waste Collection Bromley

Waste Collection Bromley is firmly committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery is a serious crime and a fundamental violation of human rights. This statement outlines the steps we take to identify, prevent, and address the risk of modern slavery in connection with our business activities.

This statement applies to all employees, agency workers, contractors, directors, and suppliers engaged by Waste Collection Bromley. We expect everyone who represents us, or acts on our behalf, to uphold the same high ethical standards.

Zero-Tolerance Approach to Modern Slavery

Waste Collection Bromley has a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, servitude, debt bondage, child labour, and human trafficking. We will not knowingly engage with any organisation that is involved in, or turns a blind eye to, modern slavery practices.

All employees are required to act with integrity and are expressly prohibited from engaging in any practice that could be interpreted as modern slavery. Breaches of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal, and may also be reported to law enforcement where appropriate.

Supply Chain Standards and Supplier Audits

Our waste collection, recycling, and associated services rely on a network of suppliers and subcontractors. We are committed to working only with partners who share our commitment to ethical employment practices and respect for human rights.

We communicate our expectations through our supplier conditions and procurement processes, requiring suppliers to confirm that they do not use forced, trafficked, or child labour and that they comply with all applicable labour and human rights legislation.

To support this, Waste Collection Bromley conducts risk-based supplier audits and assessments. These may include:

Reviewing supplier policies, employment records, and relevant certifications, conducting site visits where appropriate, engaging with supplier management to understand working conditions and recruitment practices, and requiring corrective action plans where concerns are identified.

We reserve the right to terminate relationships with suppliers or subcontractors that fail to demonstrate adequate steps to prevent modern slavery or that refuse to remedy identified issues.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Waste Collection Bromley encourages anyone connected with our business, including employees, contractors, and suppliers, to report any concerns related to modern slavery or human trafficking. We provide multiple internal reporting channels so that individuals can raise concerns in confidence and without fear of retaliation.

Concerns can be reported to line managers, senior management, or the designated compliance contact within the organisation. We will treat all reports seriously and investigate them promptly, taking appropriate action where wrongdoing is identified.

Retaliation against any person who raises a concern in good faith is strictly prohibited. Disciplinary measures will be taken against anyone who victimises a whistleblower or attempts to obstruct an investigation.

Training, Awareness, and Continuous Improvement

We recognise that awareness and understanding are essential to preventing modern slavery. Waste Collection Bromley provides relevant training and guidance to staff involved in procurement, contract management, and frontline operations so that they can identify potential indicators of exploitation and respond appropriately.

We are committed to improving our practices over time. We review emerging guidance, industry standards, and best practices to strengthen our approach and embed respect for human rights across our business.

Annual Review and Approval

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and reflective of the steps taken by Waste Collection Bromley during each financial year. As part of the review, we evaluate the effectiveness of our policies, supplier audits, training programmes, and reporting channels.

Where improvements are identified, we update our procedures and communicate changes to relevant stakeholders. The updated statement is approved at senior management level to confirm our ongoing commitment to combating modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains.