Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement sets out the steps taken by Rubbish Clearance Belsize Park to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting our business ethically and responsibly, respecting the rights and dignity of all individuals who work with or are affected by our activities.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Rubbish Clearance Belsize Park has a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour and exploitation. We do not accept, condone, or ignore any practice that undermines the fundamental human rights of workers. This applies to our direct employees, agency workers, contractors, and all parties in our supply chains.

All managers are responsible for promoting this policy within their teams and ensuring that working practices, recruitment processes, and day-to-day operations are consistent with our commitment to preventing modern slavery. Any breach of this policy by employees may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Rubbish Clearance Belsize Park provides professional waste removal and rubbish clearance services. Our operations rely on a range of suppliers and contractors, including providers of vehicles, equipment, uniforms, waste transfer facilities, and temporary staffing. We recognise that risks of modern slavery can exist at various levels of these supply chains.

We aim to build long-term relationships with reputable suppliers who share our values. We expect all organisations we engage with to comply with applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws and to uphold standards that are consistent with our own.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We are working to integrate modern slavery prevention into our supplier selection and management processes. Wherever proportionate and practical, we seek assurances from suppliers about their own approach to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking, including their policies, training measures, and oversight mechanisms.

Rubbish Clearance Belsize Park reserves the right to conduct audits or request information from key suppliers to assess compliance with our standards. Where risks are identified, we will engage with the supplier to agree corrective actions and timescales. In serious cases, or where improvements are not made, we may reconsider or terminate the business relationship.

Policies, Training and Awareness

Our commitment to preventing modern slavery is supported by internal policies relating to ethical conduct, recruitment practices, and health and safety. We aim to ensure that recruitment is conducted fairly, that workers are free to leave employment with reasonable notice, and that all employees receive clear information about their rights, pay, and working conditions.

We are working to increase awareness of modern slavery risks across our organisation. Where appropriate, we will provide training or guidance to managers and employees so they can recognise signs of exploitation and know how to respond to concerns.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Rubbish Clearance Belsize Park encourages all employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any suspicion or evidence of modern slavery or human trafficking in our business or supply chains. Concerns can be raised directly with a line manager, a senior manager, or through any established whistleblowing or grievance channels within the company.

Reports will be treated seriously and, where possible, confidentially. We will investigate all credible concerns, take appropriate steps to protect those raising them in good faith, and act promptly to address confirmed issues. Retaliation against any person who raises a genuine concern is strictly prohibited.

Monitoring, Review and Continuous Improvement

We recognise that preventing modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility and that our approach must evolve over time. Rubbish Clearance Belsize Park is committed to reviewing this Modern Slavery Statement annually and updating it as needed to reflect changes in our business, legislation, guidance, and best practice.

The annual review will consider the effectiveness of our measures, including supplier engagement, audits, training efforts, and the operation of reporting channels. Where necessary, we will strengthen our policies and procedures to better identify, prevent, and address modern slavery risks.

This Statement has been approved on behalf of Rubbish Clearance Belsize Park and represents our current position and commitments regarding modern slavery and human trafficking.