Modern Slavery Statement for Commercial Waste Lee

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Commercial Waste Lee to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of its operations and supply chain. Our organisation, referred to throughout as Commercial Waste - Lee or CWL, is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct. We recognise the importance of clear policies and proactive measures to ensure there is zero-tolerance for exploitation.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery and forced labour, and this policy applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged with Commercial Waste Lee. Our approach is preventative and investigative: we aim to identify risk, mitigate exposure and take decisive action where issues are found. commercial waste lee emphasises training, awareness and escalation procedures so that every team member can recognise and report concerns without fear.

To ensure compliance and continuous improvement we conduct regular supplier audits and assessments. These checks are risk-based and include on-site inspections, documentation reviews and worker interviews where appropriate. Our supplier assurance programme includes:

• Contractual clauses requiring adherence to anti-slavery standards.
• Risk-ranked supplier lists to prioritise audits.
• Corrective action plans and follow-ups for non-compliance.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

CommercialWasteLee provides multiple confidential reporting channels so that concerns about forced labour, exploitation or unethical practices can be raised safely. We operate internal reporting lines and encourage staff and third parties to report any suspicion of wrongdoing. Reports are handled promptly and impartially, with protections in place for whistleblowers. Our reporting framework ensures that allegations lead to formal investigation and, where necessary, remedial action or termination of contracts.

We maintain clear procedures for responding to reports: initial assessment, fact-finding, engagement with suppliers and, if required, escalation to senior management. The company applies proportionate sanctions where breaches are identified, from remediation and monitoring to contract termination and referral to external authorities. All actions are documented and aligned with our objective of eliminating modern slavery risks across the value chain.

Supplier Audits and Continuous Improvement

Our supplier audit programme for Commercial Waste Lee includes both announced and unannounced visits, documentation checks and worker engagement to verify employment practices, wage payments and working hours. Audits are supported by training for procurement teams and suppliers, and we encourage collaborative improvement where minor issues are discovered. Major violations trigger immediate escalation and decisive contract review.

Transparency is central to our approach. We keep records of audit findings, corrective actions and supplier performance. Where systemic issues are identified, we work with industry partners and stakeholders to develop sector-wide improvements. Our procurement processes incorporate due diligence checks and we require suppliers to demonstrate compliance with anti-slavery standards before onboarding.

At Commercial Waste - Lee we emphasise training and awareness as essential elements of prevention. Staff receive mandatory training on identifying signs of exploitation, understanding reporting obligations and supporting affected individuals. We also provide targeted briefings for procurement, operations and frontline staff to ensure they can spot and escalate risks quickly.

We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our related policies and procedures. The annual review involves senior management, procurement, legal and compliance teams and uses audit results, incident reports and external benchmarks to measure effectiveness. Where necessary, the statement will be updated to reflect evolving risks, legislative changes and best practice. Through continuous assessment, supplier audits, robust reporting channels and a firm zero-tolerance policy, Commercial Waste Lee strives to eradicate modern slavery in all forms from its operations and supply chains.