Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement for Rubbish Clearance Enfield

Rubbish Clearance Enfield is committed to conducting all aspects of its business in an ethical, responsible, and lawful manner. This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. It applies to all employees, agency staff, contractors, and suppliers engaged in providing services to or on behalf of Rubbish Clearance Enfield.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and all forms of exploitation. We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms, including servitude, compulsory labour, and debt bondage. We are committed to acting with integrity and transparency and to putting in place effective systems and controls to prevent any form of modern slavery from taking place within our business or supply chains.

All managers and supervisors are responsible for promoting this zero-tolerance stance and ensuring that it is understood and followed by the teams they lead. Any breach of this policy will be treated as a serious disciplinary matter and may result in termination of employment or contract.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Rubbish Clearance Enfield provides waste clearance and related services in Enfield and surrounding areas. Our operations rely on a mix of directly employed staff, subcontracted labour, and suppliers of vehicles, equipment, uniforms, and waste processing services. We recognise that risks can arise particularly where manual labour is involved or where subcontracting and third-party recruitment are used.

We are committed to working only with suppliers and partners who share our values and can demonstrate their own commitment to preventing modern slavery in their operations and supply networks.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We conduct due diligence on key existing and prospective suppliers and subcontractors to ensure that they uphold the same high standards. This may include requiring information about their labour practices, checking their own modern slavery policies, and assessing their approach to worker welfare and recruitment.

Where appropriate, we carry out audits or site visits to verify compliance with our requirements. These audits may be conducted by our own staff or by competent third parties. If a supplier is unable or unwilling to provide adequate assurance that modern slavery risks are effectively managed, we reserve the right to suspend, review, or terminate the relationship.

Suppliers are expected to cascade equivalent standards to their own suppliers and subcontractors and to maintain appropriate records to demonstrate compliance.

Employee Awareness, Training, and Reporting Channels

We aim to equip employees and key contractors with the knowledge to identify signs of modern slavery and to respond appropriately. Awareness raising is incorporated into induction for relevant roles and reinforced through ongoing communication about ethical working practices and our code of conduct.

We provide clear reporting channels for raising concerns, including suspected cases of modern slavery, whether within our own operations or in relation to suppliers or subcontractors. Concerns can be reported to line managers, senior management, or our designated safeguarding contact. Where preferred, concerns may also be raised anonymously.

We are committed to ensuring that no one who raises a concern in good faith suffers any detrimental treatment as a result. All reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly, and handled sensitively, with appropriate remedial or corrective action taken where necessary.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We recognise that combating modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. We are committed to continually improving our policies, procedures, and training in light of emerging risks, regulatory developments, and good practice guidance.

This statement and our associated internal procedures are reviewed at least once every year by senior management. The review considers the effectiveness of our controls, any incidents or concerns reported, outcomes of supplier audits, and feedback from staff and stakeholders. Where improvements are identified, we implement updated measures and communicate them clearly across the business and to relevant suppliers.

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement has been approved by the management of Rubbish Clearance Enfield and reflects our commitment to upholding fundamental human rights and ensuring that modern slavery has no place in our business or supply chains.