Modern Slavery Statement for Commercial Waste Honor Oak

Commercial Waste Honor Oak confirms its commitment to combat all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines the policies and actions we take to prevent exploitation, reflecting our position as a responsible provider of waste management services. Our zero-tolerance approach is clear: any form of forced labour, servitude or human trafficking is unacceptable and will result in decisive action.

We publish this modern slavery policy to explain how we identify and address risks across the Honor Oak commercial waste operation. All employees, contractors and partners are expected to adhere to these standards. The statement applies to our entire organisation and to those who carry out work on our behalf, including subcontractors and suppliers of goods and services.

Our controls include due diligence and supplier audits designed to identify potential exposure to modern slavery. We carry out risk assessments when onboarding suppliers and periodically thereafter. Audit activities are prioritised based on the nature of the service, geographic risk and supply chain complexity. Where audits reveal concerns, we require corrective actions, and we reserve the right to terminate relationships when remediation is not achieved.

We maintain a clear set of policies that reinforce our anti-slavery stance. These include a code of conduct, procurement rules and mandatory employment checks. Our hiring processes include verification of eligibility to work and regular site checks to guard against exploitation. The Modern Slavery Statement for Commercial Waste Honor Oak is integrated into procurement training and contract terms.

To ensure consistency we operate a targeted modern slavery compliance programme. Key elements include:

• Regular supplier audits and site inspections
• Risk-based supplier screening and contractual clauses
• Training for staff on recognising and responding to signs of exploitation

We provide secure and confidential reporting channels for concerns related to modern slavery. Employees and third parties can report suspected issues through internal reporting mechanisms and speak to designated compliance officers. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and managed with discretion to protect whistleblowers from retaliation.

Our whistleblowing approach is supported by clear procedures: all allegations are logged, triaged and escalated as necessary. Where appropriate, we will engage external experts, collaborate with authorities and implement immediate safeguards for affected individuals. The Honor Oak commercial waste team emphasises that reporting is encouraged and that protection against reprisals is in place.

We maintain monitoring and remediation protocols. If exploitation is identified, we will take swift remedial action including support for victims, contractual sanctions, and termination of supplier relationships where required. Our obligations under this modern slavery declaration extend to preventing recurrence and sharing lessons learned across the business.

Accountability is central: senior management oversee implementation, and our board receives regular updates on risk, audit outcomes and remedial actions. We apply proportionate measures to high-risk suppliers and insist on transparency across the supply chain. The commercial waste function at Honor Oak is committed to continuous improvement and to working collaboratively with partners to reduce risk.

We commit to reviewing the effectiveness of this modern slavery statement annually. The annual review assesses policy effectiveness, audit coverage, training completion rates and the adequacy of reporting channels. Findings from each review inform revisions to controls, enhanced supplier engagement and additional staff awareness activities.

In conclusion, the Honor Oak modern slavery statement represents our strong, ongoing commitment to ethical operations in commercial waste management. We will continue to strengthen our systems, enforce a zero-tolerance policy, conduct supplier audits, maintain robust reporting channels and perform an annual review to ensure progress and accountability.