Modern Slavery Statement for Commercial Waste Vauxhall

Commercial Waste Vauxhall is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across all aspects of our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out our policies, the preventative actions we take, and the responsibilities held by senior leadership, procurement teams and contractors involved in Vauxhall commercial waste activities. We aim to promote transparency, fairness and safe working conditions for everyone engaged in our services.

Scope and commitment

We adopt a zero-tolerance stance towards exploitation, forced labour and any manifestation of modern slavery. This commitment covers employees, sub-contractors and the wider supplier network that delivers commercial waste services Vauxhall-wide. Our procurement processes require suppliers to meet mandatory standards, include contractual safeguards, and demonstrate compliance as a condition of engagement.

Governance and responsibilities

Governance for this policy rests with senior management and a nominated compliance officer who monitors implementation and reports on risk to the board. All line managers are responsible for enforcing standards, escalating concerns and ensuring corrective action. In the context of Vauxhall commercial waste, this includes oversight of contractor practices, risk-based monitoring and collaboration with authorities where necessary to resolve suspected abuse.

Our operational approach sets out a clear and enforceable zero-tolerance policy for modern slavery. When instances or credible allegations arise we undertake immediate investigation, apply protection measures for impacted workers and take decisive measures against non-compliant parties, including contract termination. Prevention is central: we integrate anti-slavery expectations into contracts, performance criteria and supplier selection for waste collection, transport and processing.

We run a structured supplier audit and assurance programme to verify compliance. Audits combine desk-based checks, document verification, sample inspections and on-site visits where feasible, with additional focus on higher-risk suppliers. Frequency is risk-based: critical suppliers are reviewed more often, and independent third-party auditors are engaged when required. Findings drive corrective action plans, monitoring and, where necessary, disengagement to protect workers and the integrity of our services.

Key elements of our due diligence and control framework include:

• Risk-based supplier assessments at onboarding and regular intervals for Commercial Waste - Vauxhall partners
• Periodic compliance audits, verification visits and follow-up reviews
• Mandatory contractual clauses prohibiting forced labour, ensuring lawful pay and working hours, and requiring remediation
• Verification of worker documentation and right-to-work checks where appropriate
• Training for procurement and operations teams to identify indicators of exploitation

We maintain secure and accessible reporting channels so concerns can be raised safely and confidentially by employees, subcontractors and supply chain workers. Reports may be submitted through internal escalation routes or anonymous mechanisms. Each report is logged, assessed for risk, and triggers a structured investigation with protections for whistleblowers and immediate steps to safeguard potential victims.

Our communications and training programmes help everyone recognise the signs of modern slavery and understand how to respond. Training is tailored to roles across the organisation — drivers, site managers, operations staff and procurement — and delivered through a mix of classroom sessions, e-learning and toolbox talks. We emphasise practical indicators relevant to waste collection, transfer stations and contracted services.

We will review this statement and related policies at least annually to ensure they remain effective and aligned with evolving law and sector best practice. The annual review evaluates audit outcomes, supplier performance, remediation success and training effectiveness. Commercial Waste Vauxhall is committed to continuous improvement, transparent governance and decisive action to remove modern slavery from our business and supply chain.