Modern Slavery Statement for Rubbish Clearance Balham

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions Rubbish Clearance Balham takes to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains. We recognise that the waste management and clearance sector can be exposed to labour risks, and we are committed to operating responsibly, ethically, and in full compliance with all applicable laws.

Modern slavery is a serious crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It includes slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking. Rubbish Clearance Balham is fully committed to ensuring that no form of modern slavery occurs in any part of our organisation or through the services and products we purchase.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Rubbish Clearance Balham operates a strict zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. This applies to all staff, contractors, agency workers, suppliers, and any other third parties engaged in our operations. We will not knowingly work with any organisation or individual that is involved in, or turns a blind eye to, modern slavery practices.

All employees are expected to act with integrity and to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct. Any breach of this commitment may result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment or contracts, and, where appropriate, reporting to relevant authorities.

Supply Chain Standards and Supplier Audits

Our supply chain includes providers of labour, vehicles, equipment, and waste processing facilities. We require our suppliers and contractors to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery and to comply with all relevant legislation and standards concerning labour, human rights, and health and safety.

As part of our due diligence process, we assess the risk of modern slavery within our supply chain and prioritise higher-risk areas for closer scrutiny. We conduct supplier checks at onboarding and may undertake audits, site visits, and documentation reviews where appropriate. These audits are designed to confirm that suppliers have robust policies, appropriate right-to-work checks, fair employment practices, and clear procedures for identifying and addressing modern slavery risks.

If a supplier is found to be in breach of our standards or unwilling to take corrective action, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the business relationship. Our aim is to work collaboratively with suppliers to promote continuous improvement, but we will not compromise on our zero-tolerance stance.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Rubbish Clearance Balham encourages all employees, agency workers, contractors, suppliers, and members of the public to report any concerns related to modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Concerns can be raised directly with management, through our internal reporting procedures, or via our whistleblowing channel, which allows individuals to report issues in confidence.

All reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly and impartially. We will not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith, regardless of whether it is ultimately substantiated. Where a risk or incident of modern slavery is identified, we will take immediate steps to safeguard individuals, work with relevant authorities where required, and review our processes to prevent recurrence.

Training, Awareness, and Responsibilities

We are working to increase awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff, particularly those involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management. Managers are responsible for ensuring that their teams understand our zero-tolerance policy and know how to report concerns. Employees are encouraged to remain vigilant and to challenge any practices that appear exploitative or inconsistent with our values.

Monitoring, Governance, and Annual Review

The leadership of Rubbish Clearance Balham is responsible for overseeing our approach to modern slavery and for ensuring that appropriate resources are allocated to manage this risk. We monitor the effectiveness of our measures through regular review of supplier performance, incident reports, and feedback from employees and stakeholders.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to reflect changes in legislation, best practice, and our business operations. As part of the annual review, we evaluate our due diligence processes, supplier audits, reporting channels, and training needs, and we identify opportunities for further improvement. Updated statements are approved at a senior level and communicated within the business and to our key suppliers.

Rubbish Clearance Balham remains firmly committed to preventing modern slavery in all its forms and to continuously strengthening our practices to protect the rights and dignity of everyone associated with our operations.