Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Great Bookham

Commercial Waste Great Bookham is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations. This Modern Slavery Statement applies to our entire organisation and to all suppliers, contractors and partners who support Great Bookham commercial waste services. We recognise that slavery, forced labour and human exploitation are serious violations of basic human rights and must be actively prevented at every level of the supply chain. Our commitment is clear: a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery.

To deliver on this commitment, Commercial Waste - Great Bookham embeds robust policies and controls into our everyday business activities. We operate mandatory procurement standards and contractual clauses that require suppliers to demonstrate compliance with anti-slavery laws and our ethical expectations. All staff and contractors receive training that raises awareness of modern slavery indicators, reporting responsibilities and the importance of ethical sourcing for commercial waste services in Great Bookham.

The scope of our policy covers direct operations and extends to the third-party network that supports our collection, disposal and recycling work. We monitor compliance through a combination of documentation checks, site visits and risk assessments. Commercial waste Great Bookham expects partners to adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct and to cooperate fully with due diligence enquiries and verification visits.

Our due diligence programme consists of several components designed to identify, mitigate and remediate risks of modern slavery. These include:

• Pre-engagement screening: background checks and compliance confirmation before awarding contracts.
• Contract clauses: mandatory anti-slavery clauses and audit rights incorporated into supplier agreements.
• Ongoing monitoring: periodic supplier attestations and performance reviews.

We undertake supplier audits on a risk-prioritised basis. High-risk suppliers and sub-contractors are subject to enhanced scrutiny, which may include on-site inspections, worker interviews and documentary evidence requests. These audits help ensure that our Great Bookham commercial waste partners maintain responsible labour practices and supply chain transparency.

Where audits or investigations reveal non-compliance, we require corrective action plans with clear timelines. Persistent breaches of our standards may result in contract termination and removal from our supplier list. We reserve the right to escalate matters to law enforcement or regulatory authorities where criminal activity is suspected.

We provide multiple reporting channels to encourage employees, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns. Reports can be made via internal whistleblowing mechanisms, direct line management or designated compliance officers. All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly and confidentially. Commercial Waste Great Bookham protects whistleblowers from retaliation and ensures transparent follow-up on allegations.

Supplier audits are complemented by targeted training for our procurement teams and operational staff to spot indicators of forced labour and exploitation. Training materials emphasise practical steps for preventing modern slavery in the waste management context and include case studies relevant to the Great Bookham area. We expect every colleague to be vigilant and to act in accordance with our zero-tolerance stance.

This statement and our policies are reviewed annually to ensure they remain effective and aligned with evolving legal and ethical standards. The annual review covers audit results, reported incidents, remedial actions taken and improvements to our due diligence framework. Findings from the review inform our continuous improvement plan and are used to strengthen supplier engagement, contractual protections and operational practices.