Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Potters Bar Commitment

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the policy and actions taken by Commercial Waste Potters Bar and related commercial waste services in Potters Bar to prevent forced labour, human trafficking and any form of modern slavery across our operations and supply chain. We are committed to operating a zero-tolerance approach to exploitation, ensuring that everyone engaged with our waste collection Potters Bar activities is treated fairly and lawfully.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery in all its forms. All employees, contractors and suppliers engaged with our commercial waste — Potters Bar operations must comply with this policy and all relevant laws. We insist on transparent recruitment practices, fair wages and safe working conditions. Any breach of this policy will result in immediate investigation and proportionate action, up to contract termination and referral to the appropriate authorities.

Scope and Responsibility

This statement applies to our core business activities, including waste management Potters Bar collection, transfer and disposal services. The board and senior management are responsible for ensuring this statement is implemented and maintained. Every manager is accountable for the detection and prevention of modern slavery within their area of responsibility and must escalate concerns promptly.

We require all suppliers and third-party partners to adhere to our standards. Our supplier expectations include compliance with labour laws, transparent subcontracting arrangements and robust record-keeping. We actively seek to work with suppliers who share our commitment to ethical practices and who can demonstrate responsible employment and operational standards.

Supplier due diligence and audits are an essential part of our approach. Routine supplier audits, both desktop and on-site where appropriate, assess risk indicators such as recruitment practices, documentation of working hours and wage records. Key elements of our supplier audit programme include:

• Pre-engagement risk screening and contract clauses requiring anti-slavery compliance
• Periodic on-site inspections and third-party audit reports
• Corrective action plans and follow-up to address identified issues

We use a tiered approach to supplier management: higher-risk suppliers receive more frequent and in-depth reviews. Audits are documented and retained as part of our compliance records. We also provide training and guidance to suppliers to promote continuous improvement and alignment with our policies.

Reporting channels are confidential, accessible and protected. Employees, contractors and third parties can raise concerns through internal reporting routes without fear of retaliation. We maintain clear whistleblowing procedures, encourage anonymous reporting where necessary and ensure that all allegations are investigated promptly and impartially.

In addition to internal channels, we deliver targeted training to our employees and management teams on identifying signs of modern slavery, safe reporting methods and the legal obligations of our commercial waste services Potters Bar operations. Training is refreshed regularly and forms part of induction for new staff and ongoing professional development for existing colleagues.

Annual review and continuous improvement underpin our anti-slavery strategy. We commit to an annual review of this statement and our policies, assessing the effectiveness of supplier audits, training programs and reporting mechanisms. The review includes an analysis of incident reports, audit findings and changes in regulatory expectations to ensure our approach remains robust and responsive.

Commitment and Transparency

Commercial Waste Potters Bar will continue to publish updates on policy changes and improvement actions as part of our accountability measures. We will not tolerate modern slavery in any part of our operations or supply chain and will take decisive action where risks are identified. Our approach to waste management Potters Bar is built on respect for human rights, legal compliance and the highest standards of corporate responsibility.

Every year this statement will be reviewed, signed off by senior leadership and aligned with evolving best practices to ensure that our commercial waste operations in Potters Bar remain free from exploitation.