Rubbish Collection Battersea Modern Slavery Statement

Rubbish Collection Battersea is committed to conducting business in a responsible, transparent, and ethical manner. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. It applies to all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers associated with our business.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

We have a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and exploitation. We do not knowingly engage with any organisation or individual involved in such practices. All business decisions, from procurement to service delivery, must align with this policy.

Every employee and supplier is expected to uphold our standards and act with integrity. Any behaviour that conflicts with this policy will be treated as a serious breach and may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, and reporting to relevant authorities where appropriate.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Rubbish Collection Battersea provides waste collection, recycling, and related services to households, commercial clients, and local organisations. Our supply chains include providers of vehicles, fuel, uniforms, personal protective equipment, cleaning materials, waste processing facilities, temporary labour, and professional services.

We recognise that certain areas of our supply chain may present higher risks of labour exploitation, particularly where low-skilled or temporary labour is involved, or where materials originate from regions with weaker labour protections. We are committed to identifying, assessing, and addressing these risks proactively.

Supplier Standards and Audit Measures

We expect all suppliers and contractors to comply with our ethical standards and with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws. As a condition of doing business with us, suppliers must confirm that they do not use forced, bonded, or involuntary labour and that they maintain lawful and safe working conditions.

We carry out due diligence when onboarding new suppliers and periodically review existing suppliers. This may include requests for evidence of labour practices, self-assessment questionnaires, and where necessary, targeted audits. Where we identify potential risks or non-compliance, we will engage with the supplier to develop corrective action plans. If satisfactory improvements are not made within agreed timeframes, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the relationship.

Training, Awareness, and Responsibilities

Responsibility for overseeing our modern slavery commitments sits with senior management, who ensure that appropriate procedures are in place and are regularly reviewed. Operational managers are responsible for implementing these procedures and for escalating any concerns.

Relevant staff members, particularly those involved in procurement, recruitment, and supplier management, receive guidance on recognising indicators of modern slavery and on our reporting procedures. We also promote awareness across the wider workforce to help ensure that potential issues are identified early and handled appropriately.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage anyone who becomes aware of or suspects modern slavery within our operations or supply chain to speak up without fear of retaliation. Concerns can be raised through line managers, senior management, or via our confidential whistleblowing arrangements.

All reports are taken seriously and will be investigated promptly and sensitively. Where necessary, we will work with law enforcement agencies or specialist organisations to address identified issues. No individual will suffer any detrimental treatment for reporting a concern in good faith, even if it is not substantiated.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We are committed to continuous improvement in our approach to tackling modern slavery. Each year, we review our policies, risk assessments, and due diligence processes to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to the nature and scale of our business.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed and approved annually by the leadership of Rubbish Collection Battersea. The review considers changes in legislation, best practice guidance, operational developments, and any issues or incidents reported during the year. Where appropriate, we update our procedures and training to strengthen our response and further reduce the risk of modern slavery in our business and supply chains.