Rubbish Clearance Queen's Park Modern Slavery Statement

Rubbish Clearance Queen's Park is firmly committed to conducting all aspects of its business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. It applies to all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers engaged by Rubbish Clearance Queen's Park.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour in all their forms. We will not knowingly engage with any party that is involved in, or connected to, such practices. This zero-tolerance stance is communicated clearly across our business and to all suppliers and business partners.

All managers are responsible for promoting this policy and ensuring that staff understand their responsibilities. Any breach of this policy by employees may result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. Any breach by a supplier or contractor may result in the termination of the business relationship.

Our Operations and Supply Chain

Rubbish Clearance Queen's Park provides waste removal and clearance services in Queen's Park and surrounding areas. Our supply chain includes providers of vehicles, fuel, equipment, protective clothing, outsourced labour, and waste processing and recycling services. We recognise that some of these areas, particularly outsourced labour and waste handling, can be exposed to a higher risk of labour exploitation.

We are committed to identifying, assessing, and mitigating these risks through careful supplier selection, ongoing engagement, and robust oversight measures.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers to uphold the same high standards we set for ourselves. As part of our supplier onboarding process, we assess the ethical practices of new suppliers, including their policies on modern slavery, human rights, and labour standards.

Where appropriate, we seek written confirmation from suppliers that they comply with relevant labour laws and do not tolerate modern slavery or human trafficking within their operations. We reserve the right to conduct audits or request evidence demonstrating compliance with these expectations.

We prioritise audits for higher-risk suppliers, such as those involved in labour provision and waste processing. These audits may include site visits, document reviews, and discussions with management. Identified issues must be addressed promptly through corrective action plans; if serious concerns remain unresolved, we may suspend or end the relationship.

Training, Awareness, and Responsibility

We provide relevant staff, particularly those involved in procurement, contract management, and HR, with guidance on recognising the signs of modern slavery and responding appropriately. Employees are reminded of their responsibility to remain vigilant and to report any concerns without delay.

Senior management holds overall responsibility for implementing and reviewing this Statement, supported by managers across the business who ensure local compliance and promote ethical behaviour.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Rubbish Clearance Queen's Park encourages open and honest reporting. Employees, contractors, and third parties are urged to raise any concerns about suspected modern slavery or unethical labour practices as soon as they become aware of them.

Concerns can be reported to a line manager, a senior manager, or directly to our central management team. We will treat all reports seriously, investigate them promptly, and maintain confidentiality as far as practicable. No individual will suffer any retaliation or detrimental treatment for reporting a concern in good faith or for assisting in an investigation.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We recognise that the fight against modern slavery is an ongoing process that requires continuous attention and improvement. We are committed to regularly evaluating our policies, risk assessments, and supplier oversight to strengthen our approach.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least once every twelve months by senior management to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with legal requirements and best practice. Where necessary, we will update our procedures, training materials, and supplier requirements in response to emerging risks or lessons learned from audits and investigations.

Rubbish Clearance Queen's Park remains dedicated to working with our employees, suppliers, and partners to uphold human rights, promote fair treatment, and ensure that modern slavery has no place in our operations or supply chains.