Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste West Ham

Commercial Waste West Ham (also referred to as CW West Ham) is committed to a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour across our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out the steps we take to prevent, identify and address any instances of exploitation. It represents our companywide commitment to ethical waste management and to treating every worker with dignity and respect.

Scope, definitions and company commitment

Our policy applies to all employees, subcontractors and suppliers engaged by Commercial Waste — West Ham and to any entity acting on our behalf. We define modern slavery to include forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking and any work extracted under threat or coercion. We will not tolerate these practices and will take decisive action where risks are identified. This statement is reviewed annually as part of our governance process.

The measures we operate include supplier due diligence and robust auditing of those that deliver goods and services to West Ham commercial waste services. Our supplier audits focus on employment terms, working hours, payroll compliance and health and safety standards. Audit outcomes guide remediation plans and, where necessary, contract termination. Key elements of our approach include:

• Pre-contract screening to assess modern slavery risk.
• Periodic on-site and remote supplier audits to verify labour practices.
• Corrective action plans with clear timelines and escalation routes.

Responsibilities and training

Senior management and procurement teams at Commercial Waste WestHam share responsibility for implementing this statement. Managers receive specialised training to spot indicators of exploitation and to apply our supplier audit checklist. All staff are encouraged to adopt an ethical procurement mindset and to escalate concerns through established reporting channels. We maintain records of training attendance and the content delivered to demonstrate continuous improvement.

Supplier audits and corrective actions

Our supplier monitoring programme for CW West Ham blends desktop reviews with physical inspections. Audits examine payroll records, timesheets, site permits and interview opportunities for workers. Where breaches are found, we require immediate remediation, supported by a written plan and follow-up review. Persistent non-compliance results in contract suspension or termination and, where appropriate, referral to enforcement agencies.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We provide multiple confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. These channels include internally managed ethics hotlines and anonymous reporting mechanisms. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and handled in confidence. Retaliation against reporters is strictly prohibited and will result in disciplinary action.

To support transparency, Commercial Waste — West Ham documents all investigations and outcomes. We publish an annual summary of our anti-slavery activities and maintain a central register of supplier audit results. Our monitoring tools track key performance indicators such as audit frequency, non-compliance rates and time to remediation. These metrics guide targeted interventions and resource allocation.

Annual review and continuous improvement The Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every 12 months to ensure it remains effective and aligned with evolving legal and sector standards. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, reporting channels and remediation outcomes. Findings inform updates to policies, supplier contracts and training curricula. We are committed to continuous improvement in eradicating modern slavery from our operations and those of our supply chain partners.