Modern Slavery Statement — Business Waste Removal Highbury
At Business Waste Removal Highbury we declare a firm commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. This statement sets out our policies and actions to ensure that all aspects of our Highbury business waste removal activities are conducted ethically and transparently. Our approach is underpinned by a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, bonded labour, or exploitation.
Scope and Principles
Our commitment applies to every colleague, contractor and supplier associated with Highbury business waste removal and related commercial services. We apply clear standards in recruitment, pay and working conditions and expect the same from partners who provide services to Business Waste Removal in Highbury. We support the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the UK Modern Slavery Act principles as a baseline for our policies.
Zero‑Tolerance Policy and Core Controls
We operate a zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery. This includes specific controls such as:
- Prohibition of any form of forced, compulsory or trafficked labour;
- Requirement for lawful and transparent recruitment practices across all Highbury waste removal contracts;
- Verification of identity and right to work for all employees and subcontractors;
- Clear contractual clauses requiring suppliers to comply with anti-slavery standards.
These controls are enforced through contractual remedies, and repeated breaches may lead to termination of supplier relationships.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audit Programme
We operate a risk-based supplier audit programme for our Highbury suppliers and the wider business waste removal supply chain. Audits combine documentation review, on-site inspections and interviews where appropriate. The programme focuses on high-risk categories such as agency labour, subcontracted haulage and on-site waste handling. Our procurement team uses these assessments to drive corrective action plans and ongoing monitoring.
Suppliers are expected to maintain accurate employment records and to demonstrate adherence to our Supplier Code of Conduct. We require suppliers to implement their own anti-slavery policies and to allow periodic audits. Where deficiencies are identified, we work with partners to remediate issues, escalate persistent non-compliance and, if needed, disengage from the relationship to protect workers and our reputation.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We provide secure and confidential reporting channels for anyone to raise concerns about potential modern slavery or related abuses in the Highbury business waste removal network. Reports may be made internally through designated reporting lines and to authorised compliance officers. We encourage the use of anonymous reporting where appropriate and ensure that whistleblowers are protected from retaliation. Our incident response protocol ensures allegations are investigated promptly and, where required, referred to appropriate authorities.
Training, Monitoring and Annual Review
Training on modern slavery awareness is mandatory for staff who manage suppliers, procurement or contractor relationships in Highbury and across our business waste removal services. We continuously monitor effectiveness through KPIs, audit outcomes and remediation metrics. This statement and our policies are reviewed at least annually by senior management and the board, and updated to reflect lessons learned, evolving risks and regulatory changes. The annual review includes an assessment of our supplier audit findings, incident trends and the impact of corrective measures.
Business Waste Removal Highbury is committed to continuous improvement and transparency. We will continue to strengthen our processes, work collaboratively with partners and maintain a proactive stance against modern slavery across all aspects of our operations.
