Rubbish Clearance Chelsea Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Rubbish Clearance Chelsea in accordance with applicable modern slavery and human trafficking legislation. It sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains, and reaffirms our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Rubbish Clearance Chelsea has a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking, including forced labour, bonded labour, child labour, servitude and exploitation. We recognise that modern slavery is a severe violation of fundamental human rights and we are committed to ensuring it has no place within our business or any part of our supply chain.

All employees, managers and contractors are required to comply with this policy and to act in a way that upholds human dignity and respect. We expect the same standards from our suppliers, subcontractors and other business partners.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Rubbish Clearance Chelsea provides professional rubbish removal and clearance services to residential, commercial and construction customers. Our operations rely on a network of suppliers and contractors who provide vehicles, fuel, equipment, uniforms, disposal facilities, and labour-related services.

We acknowledge that certain areas of the waste management and logistics sectors may present elevated risks of labour exploitation. As such, we actively monitor and manage these risks through robust due diligence, contractual requirements and ongoing engagement with our suppliers.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We aim to work only with suppliers and contractors who share our values and demonstrate a clear commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking. As part of our supplier management process, we:

Conduct risk-based due diligence on new suppliers, giving particular attention to labour practices and working conditions.

Include modern slavery and human rights clauses in our contracts where appropriate, requiring suppliers to comply with all relevant legislation and to maintain ethical labour practices.

Reserves the right to conduct audits or request evidence of compliance from higher-risk or strategically important suppliers. This may include reviewing policies, training records, right-to-work documentation and health and safety procedures.

Where concerns are identified, we will engage with the supplier to develop corrective action plans and monitor progress. We will terminate relationships with suppliers who fail to address significant breaches or who are unwilling to cooperate with our expectations.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Rubbish Clearance Chelsea encourages all employees, contractors, suppliers and members of the public to report any concerns related to modern slavery or human trafficking connected to our operations or supply chains.

Reports can be made to line managers, senior management or the designated compliance contact within the business. Individuals are encouraged to raise concerns as early as possible, and they may do so in confidence.

We are committed to ensuring that no person who raises a genuine concern in good faith suffers any form of retaliation or adverse treatment. All reports will be taken seriously, investigated promptly and, where necessary, appropriate action will be taken, which may include notifying relevant authorities.

Training and Awareness

We provide appropriate guidance and awareness-raising for employees whose roles may expose them to higher risks of encountering modern slavery, such as staff involved in procurement, recruitment and supplier management.

Training covers the identification of potential indicators of modern slavery, how to escalate concerns, and the responsibilities of staff to uphold our zero-tolerance stance. We will continue to review our training needs as our business and risk profile evolve.

Monitoring, Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

Rubbish Clearance Chelsea is committed to continuous improvement in our approach to identifying, preventing and addressing modern slavery risks. We regularly monitor our operations and supply chains to ensure that our controls remain effective and appropriate.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually by senior management to reflect changes in legislation, business activities and identified risks. As part of this review, we consider feedback from employees, suppliers and other stakeholders, as well as the findings of any audits, investigations or risk assessments undertaken during the year.

Following each annual review, we will update this statement and our internal procedures as necessary to strengthen our efforts to combat modern slavery and human trafficking in every aspect of our work at Rubbish Clearance Chelsea.