Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Introduction

Waste Clearance Finsbury Park is committed to conducting its business in a lawful, ethical, and responsible manner. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to identify, address, and reduce the risk of exploitation in all areas where we operate or procure goods and services.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Waste Clearance Finsbury Park provides waste removal and related services to commercial and domestic customers. Our supply chains include providers of vehicles, equipment, protective clothing, fuel, facilities, and subcontracted labour and services. We acknowledge that certain parts of the waste and recycling sector, as well as labour supply chains, can be vulnerable to modern slavery risks, particularly where low-skilled or temporary work is involved.

Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery

We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, servitude, child labour, and human trafficking. We will not knowingly engage with any supplier, contractor, or business partner involved in such practices. Our zero-tolerance approach is communicated internally to all staff and externally to suppliers and contractors as part of our expectations for ethical conduct and compliance with applicable laws.

All employees, managers, and directors are required to support this policy and to act promptly if they have any concerns about potential modern slavery risks in our business operations or supply network.

Supplier Standards and Audits

Waste Clearance Finsbury Park expects all suppliers and contractors to operate to the same high ethical standards that we set for ourselves. We are developing and implementing supplier standards that require compliance with labour, human rights, and health and safety legislation, including specific prohibitions on modern slavery and human trafficking.

Where appropriate and proportionate to the level of risk, we conduct supplier due diligence and audits, which may include requesting evidence of right-to-work checks, wage payment practices, working hours, and sub-supplier controls. We reserve the right to terminate any relationship with a supplier or contractor that fails to meet our requirements or refuses to cooperate with our monitoring and improvement processes.

Training, Awareness, and Responsibility

Responsibility for overseeing our Modern Slavery Statement and related procedures lies with senior management. Managers are responsible for implementing this policy in their areas of control and for ensuring that their teams understand the importance of identifying and reporting concerns.

We provide appropriate training and guidance to relevant staff, particularly those involved in recruitment, procurement, and on-site supervision, so they can recognise signs of exploitation and know how to respond. Employees are regularly reminded that any suspicion or concern relating to modern slavery will be taken seriously and handled sensitively.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage all employees, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders to report any concerns about suspected modern slavery or human trafficking within our business or supply chains. Concerns may be raised with a line manager, a senior manager, or directly with the company director responsible for ethical compliance.

We operate an open reporting culture and will not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith. All reports will be investigated promptly, confidentially where possible, and appropriate remedial or disciplinary action will be taken if wrongdoing is identified.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Waste Clearance Finsbury Park is committed to continual improvement in the way we identify and address modern slavery risks. We review our policies, procedures, and supplier controls regularly to ensure that they remain effective, proportionate, and aligned with legal requirements and good practice.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually by senior management, or more frequently if required by changes in legislation or our operating environment. Any significant changes or enhancements to our approach will be communicated to employees, suppliers, and relevant stakeholders as part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and ethical business conduct.