Modern Slavery Statement for Waste Collection Holland Park

This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Waste Collection Holland Park and outlines our approach to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and exploitation in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to respect human rights and to act ethically and transparently in all business relationships.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Waste Collection Holland Park provides waste and recycling services to residential, commercial and public sector customers. Our activities include collection, transportation, sorting and management of waste streams. To deliver these services, we rely on a network of suppliers that provide vehicles, equipment, uniforms, technology, facilities management, temporary labour and other support services. We understand that modern slavery risks can exist at any level of our supply chain and we are committed to identifying and addressing these risks proactively.

Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery

We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. This policy applies to all employees, agency workers, contractors, suppliers and business partners engaged by Waste Collection Holland Park. We will not knowingly work with any organisation or individual involved in modern slavery or related abuses. Any breach or suspected breach of this policy is treated seriously and may result in termination of contracts, disciplinary action or notification to relevant authorities.

Governance and Responsibilities

The overall responsibility for our modern slavery approach rests with the senior management team of Waste Collection Holland Park. They are supported by operational managers, procurement personnel and human resources who are responsible for embedding our standards into day-to-day practices. All managers are expected to remain alert to potential risks and to escalate concerns through the appropriate reporting channels.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We are strengthening our supplier due diligence processes to reduce the risk of modern slavery within our supply chain. New and existing suppliers are assessed on their ethical standards, employment practices and compliance with applicable labour laws. Our standard contractual terms require suppliers to prohibit forced labour, child labour, human trafficking and exploitative working conditions within their own operations and supply chains.

Where we identify higher-risk categories, such as manual labour, cleaning, uniforms or subcontracted services, we may undertake additional scrutiny. This can include targeted supplier questionnaires, requests for evidence of labour practices, and, where appropriate, on-site audits. Suppliers are expected to cooperate fully with our audits and to implement corrective actions without delay where any shortcomings are identified. Failure to do so may result in suspension or termination of the business relationship.

Employee Awareness and Reporting Channels

We aim to cultivate a culture in which concerns about modern slavery can be raised openly and without fear of retaliation. All workers, including temporary and agency staff, are encouraged to report any suspicions or evidence of exploitation, whether occurring within our own operations or within the activities of our suppliers and partners.

Concerns can be raised through multiple reporting channels, including direct reporting to line managers, the human resources team, or a designated senior manager responsible for ethical compliance. Reports may be made in confidence and will be handled sensitively. We investigate all reported concerns promptly and, where necessary, take appropriate corrective action, which may include involving law enforcement or regulatory bodies.

Training and Awareness

We are working to improve awareness of modern slavery indicators among employees who are most likely to encounter risk, including managers, procurement staff and frontline supervisors. Training covers recognising warning signs, understanding reporting routes and appreciating the wider context of labour exploitation. As our programme develops, we intend to extend training to a broader group of employees and to include modern slavery considerations within induction for relevant roles.

Risk Assessment and Continuous Improvement

Modern slavery risks may arise in areas such as subcontracted labour, outsourced services, waste sorting, logistics and the sourcing of materials and equipment. We periodically review these risk areas to prioritise our actions and resources. Our approach includes learning from industry guidance, regulatory updates and emerging good practice, and we remain open to feedback from stakeholders, including employees, suppliers and customers.

Annual Review and Statement Approval

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains accurate, effective and aligned with legal requirements and industry standards. As part of the review, we will evaluate the effectiveness of our policies, due diligence processes, supplier engagement and training activities, and we will identify opportunities for improvement. Any significant changes to our approach arising from this review will be reflected in an updated statement.

This statement has been approved by the senior management of Waste Collection Holland Park and reflects our ongoing commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains.