Modern Slavery Statement — Commercial Waste Barbican Commitment

Commercial Waste Barbican declares a clear and uncompromising stance against modern slavery and human trafficking. This modern slavery statement describes our policies, due diligence and practical steps to ensure that none of our operations or supply chains are involved in such practices. Our zero-tolerance policy is embedded in procurement, contracting and daily operations for all Barbican commercial waste services and related waste management activities.

We operate across diverse waste streams including recycling, hazardous and municipal streams and we recognise the risks specific to the waste sector. Our team applies risk-based controls and continuous monitoring to the Barbican waste management supply chain, ensuring workers are treated fairly and legally. Every contract and service arrangement includes contractual clauses that prohibit slavery, forced labour and unlawful employment practices.

Policy and Governance

Our governance framework sets responsibility at senior levels with named accountable officers overseeing implementation. We require all partners in the commercial waste Barbican network to comply with our standards. All suppliers must sign our anti-slavery clauses and accept audit and verification procedures. We also maintain secure and confidential reporting channels so concerns can be raised without fear of reprisal.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Staff Responsibilities

The company maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery: any confirmed instance triggers immediate termination of contracts and referral to law enforcement where appropriate. Staff receive targeted training and guidance to spot and report signs of exploitation. Managers are required to enforce compliance and to document all due diligence activities within procurement and operational workflows across Barbican commercial waste services.

We ensure safe working conditions and fair pay through defined employment standards, and we prohibit recruitment practices that charge fees to workers or restrict their freedom of movement. Our approach to ethical labour practices extends to subcontractors and labour providers within the commercial waste sector in the Barbican area.

Supplier audits form a cornerstone of our due diligence. We conduct periodic and risk-based audits, both remote and on-site, to verify compliance with anti-slavery measures. Audit activities include worker interviews, payroll verification and checks on recruitment agents. Outcomes are recorded and any non-conformance requires corrective action plans with defined timelines.

To formalise supplier due diligence we employ a staged audit programme that includes:

• Pre-qualification screens during tendering to assess risk exposure;
• Contractual anti-slavery provisions enforced for all vendors;
• Scheduled and unannounced supplier inspections;
• Remediation plans and follow-up verification where issues are found.

Reporting channels are accessible and confidential. Employees, contractors and third parties can raise concerns via internal hotlines, anonymous reporting mechanisms and designated compliance officers. Reports are logged, investigated promptly and escalated where necessary. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who reports suspected modern slavery in good faith.

Our monitoring framework includes key performance indicators, audit results and corrective action tracking. We publish internal summaries for governance review and maintain documented evidence of compliance checks. Transparency and continuous improvement are central to our compliance programme for Barbican commercial waste operations.

Annual review is integral to our programme. Each year we conduct a comprehensive review of policies, supplier performance and incident logs to assess effectiveness and update controls. Results are considered by senior leadership and used to refine training, procurement clauses and audit frequency. This iterative process ensures our modern slavery statement evolves with emerging risks in waste management.

We remain committed to engaging with industry partners, regulators and civil society to strengthen anti-slavery protections across the waste sector. Our commitment to ethical supply chains within commercial waste and Barbican waste services is unwavering and forms part of our broader responsibility to the communities we serve.

Conclusion: Commercial Waste Barbican will continue to enforce a zero-tolerance policy, maintain rigorous supplier audits, promote accessible reporting channels and complete an annual review to prevent modern slavery throughout our operations and supply chain.