Rubbish Removal Tooting Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement sets out the steps taken by Rubbish Removal Tooting to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights and to act ethically in all aspects of our business.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Rubbish Removal Tooting has a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, child labour, servitude and human trafficking. We are committed to conducting business in a way that respects the dignity, safety and freedom of every person. This commitment applies to all employees, agency workers, contractors, suppliers and business partners who work with or on behalf of Rubbish Removal Tooting.

We expect everyone connected with our business to share this commitment and to avoid any practices that could enable, support or ignore modern slavery risks. Non-compliance with this policy may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts and, where appropriate, reporting to relevant authorities.

Our Operations and Supply Chain

Rubbish Removal Tooting provides rubbish clearance and related waste management services in and around Tooting. Our supply chain includes providers of vehicles, fuel, equipment, uniforms, office services, subcontracted labour and waste disposal facilities. We recognise that certain areas of our supply chain, such as labour provision and outsourced services, may present a higher risk and therefore require enhanced scrutiny.

We aim to work only with reputable suppliers who share our values and can demonstrate effective controls to prevent modern slavery. We seek long-term relationships based on transparency, accountability and mutual respect.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

To reduce the risk of modern slavery in our supply chain, we carry out due diligence on existing and prospective suppliers and contractors. This may include reviewing their policies, asking targeted questions about labour practices, and assessing their approach to worker welfare and rights.

Where appropriate and proportionate to the level of risk, we reserve the right to conduct supplier audits. These audits may be desk-based or on-site and are designed to check that suppliers operate in line with our standards on fair treatment, working conditions, pay, recruitment practices and freedom of movement. If we identify shortcomings, we will work with the supplier on corrective actions or, if necessary, end the relationship.

Employee Awareness and Responsibilities

All staff at Rubbish Removal Tooting share responsibility for helping to identify and address modern slavery risks. We communicate our zero-tolerance policy as part of staff induction and reinforce it through ongoing guidance and management oversight. Managers are expected to monitor working conditions, pay practices and recruitment arrangements to ensure they are fair and lawful.

We do not charge recruitment fees, retain identity documents, or use practices that could restrict a worker’s freedom. We are committed to providing a safe environment in which individuals feel able to raise concerns without fear of retaliation.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage employees, agency workers, suppliers, subcontractors and any other stakeholders to report any concerns related to modern slavery or human trafficking across our operations or supply chains. Concerns may include suspicious behaviour, indicators of forced labour, or any breach of our zero-tolerance policy.

Reports can be made to a line manager, a senior manager or directly to our designated modern slavery contact within the management team. Concerns can be raised confidentially, and we will take all reports seriously, investigate promptly where appropriate, and implement remedial action. We will not tolerate victimisation of any person who raises a concern in good faith.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Rubbish Removal Tooting is committed to the ongoing improvement of our approach to tackling modern slavery and human trafficking. We review our risk assessment, due diligence processes, supplier expectations and training needs on a regular basis to ensure they remain effective and proportionate.

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement will be reviewed at least once every 12 months by our management team, or more frequently if there are changes in legislation, our operations or our risk profile. Any necessary updates will be approved at senior level and communicated to employees and relevant suppliers so that our standards are clearly understood and consistently applied.

By maintaining strong policies, rigorous supplier oversight, clear reporting channels and an ongoing cycle of review and improvement, Rubbish Removal Tooting aims to play a responsible role in the prevention of modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and in the wider community we serve.