Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Brompton
Commercial Waste Brompton (also referred to as Brompton commercial waste and CW Brompton) is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all parts of our operations and supply chain. This statement outlines our zero-tolerance policy, ongoing due diligence, supplier audit programme and channels for reporting suspected wrongdoing. We set clear expectations for contractors, suppliers and partners that everyone involved with our commercial waste services must respect human rights and comply with all applicable laws.
Zero-tolerance policy: We will not tolerate forced labour, debt bondage, involuntary servitude or human trafficking. Our policy applies across the company and to every supplier engaged in the Brompton commercial waste network. All employees and contractors are required to adhere to this policy and to disclose any concerns through the reporting channels described below.
Supplier Audits and Due Diligence
We operate a robust supplier audit and assessment process that targets both high-risk and strategically important suppliers in the Commercial Waste — Brompton supply chain. Audits combine document reviews, on-site inspections where practicable and supplier self-assessments. These measures are designed to identify, prevent and remediate any modern slavery risks associated with waste collection, transport, processing and disposal services.
Audits review the following key areas:
- Worker contracts, wages and working hours
- Recruitment practices and labour broker oversight
- Health and safety provisions and site conditions
- Records of worker rights awareness and grievance mechanisms
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We maintain multiple safe and confidential reporting channels for anyone to raise concerns — employees, suppliers, contractors and members of the public. Reports can be submitted anonymously and will be treated with discretion. Our confidential intake process ensures prompt assessment and escalation where required. We will protect whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure that concerns are investigated thoroughly.
All allegations are assessed for severity and credibility, then assigned to the appropriate internal team for investigation. Where evidence of modern slavery is found, we will take immediate action to protect victims and engage with law enforcement and relevant NGOs as needed.
Training, capacity building and ongoing engagement are central to our prevention strategy. We provide regular training for employees and procurement teams to improve awareness of modern slavery indicators and supplier responsibilities across the CW Brompton ecosystem. We also work collaboratively with suppliers to build their capability to detect and remediate risks, using contractual terms that require compliance with our standards.
Remediation and continuous improvement: When issues are identified, we require suppliers to implement corrective action plans and we monitor progress. In serious cases we will suspend or terminate contracts to protect affected individuals and to uphold our principles. We favour solutions that prioritise victim welfare and long-term prevention.
Annual Review and Governance: We review this modern slavery statement annually to ensure policies, procedures and outcomes remain effective. The review includes an assessment of audit findings, incident response outcomes, training uptake and changes in our supply chain footprint. Senior leadership and the board receive a formal report each year to confirm governance oversight and accountability.
Our commitments are clear: zero tolerance of modern slavery, rigorous supplier auditing, accessible reporting channels, and a scheduled annual review to measure and improve our performance. Commercial Waste Brompton will continue to strengthen its actions and partnerships to mitigate the risk of slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations and among our suppliers.
Signed on behalf of Commercial Waste Brompton — dedicated to ethical, lawful and humane waste management practices.
