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Commercial Waste Southfields Modern Slavery Statement

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Commercial Waste Southfields (also referred to as Commercial waste Southfields and CWS Southfields) is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations and supply chain. This statement explains our approach, including our zero-tolerance policy, due diligence, supplier audits and robust reporting channels. We confirm that we will not condone any form of forced labour, exploitation or human trafficking in our Southfields commercial waste operations.

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We apply a clear zero-tolerance stance across Commercial Waste - Southfields and all associated contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers. Our expectations are explicit: every partner must operate ethically and lawfully. We embed this through contractual clauses, supplier codes of conduct and mandatory acceptance of our standards before onboarding into CWS Southfields systems.

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To maintain transparency we operate a programme of supplier audits and risk assessments. These supplier audits include site visits, document reviews and worker interviews where appropriate. We prioritise suppliers based on risk profile and volume of engagement, and we escalate any concerns to senior management for immediate action. Audits are documented and tracked to ensure corrective actions are completed.

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Our procurement and contract teams are trained to spot indicators of modern slavery in the commercial waste sector. We require that all new and existing suppliers provide evidence of employment practices, right-to-work checks and pay records when requested. Through targeted supplier audits and ongoing monitoring, Southfields commercial waste teams verify compliance and identify potential vulnerabilities in the supply chain.

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Reporting channels and whistleblowing

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We provide multiple confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and supply chain personnel to raise concerns. Reports may be submitted anonymously through internal channels, referred to senior compliance officers, or raised with designated compliance committees. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and protected from retaliation.

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To make reporting accessible we maintain clear procedures and offer support to anyone affected. Our approach includes triage of allegations, immediate protection measures for potential victims, and coordinated engagement with law enforcement or specialised support agencies when warranted. These reporting channels reinforce the strength of our anti-slavery measures across CWS Southfields.

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Prevention, training and continuous improvement

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Prevention is core to our strategy. We deliver regular training for staff, procurement teams and operational managers on recognising signs of exploitation, safe recruitment practices and ethical supplier management. Training is updated as legislation evolves, and we encourage a culture where team members feel empowered to act. Education and vigilance are central to reducing risk within the commercial waste sector in Southfields.

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Our annual review cycle ensures continual enhancement of policies and controls. Each year we evaluate the effectiveness of our anti-slavery measures, review outcomes from supplier audits, consider changes in risk profile and publish findings internally. The annual review includes a board-level sign-off and clear action plans for any identified gaps. This review process keeps our commitment current and measurable.

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Key measures we operate include:

• Zero-tolerance policy embedded in contracts and procurement.
• Regular supplier audits and risk-based assessments.
• Confidential reporting channels with anti-retaliation protections.
• Mandatory training and continuous improvement via annual review.

These practical steps form the foundation of our modern slavery response across the organisation and our wider supply chain.

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Commercial Waste Southfields will continue to strengthen systems of control, escalate where required and collaborate with industry peers to reduce the risk of exploitation. We reaffirm our commitment to ethical operations, expect the same standards from partners, and will take decisive action when breaches are identified. Through persistent supplier engagement, targeted audits, accessible reporting channels and a rigorous annual review, Commercial Waste Southfields aims to eliminate modern slavery within its sphere of influence.

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