Modern Slavery Statement ??? White Goods Recycle

White Goods Recycle is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and human rights throughout our operations and supply chain. This modern slavery statement outlines our approach to preventing forced labour, child labour and human trafficking across our white goods recycling activities. Our zero-tolerance policy is clear: we will not accept any form of modern slavery in White-Goods Recycle operations or among suppliers and partners. We recognise our responsibility to uphold dignity and fairness for everyone contributing to our mission.

Our zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery applies to all parts of the organisation and to every supplier engaged by white goods recycling services. We require compliance with statutory labour standards, living wage expectations where applicable, and safe working conditions. Breaches of this policy will lead to immediate investigation and, where substantiated, contractual termination or other legal remedies. Whitegoods Recycle maintains strict internal controls to identify non-compliance and enforce remedial action.

Supplier audits form a core part of our prevention strategy. We carry out risk-based due diligence and regular audits on each tier of the supply chain that supports our white goods recycle operations. Audit processes include documentation review, site inspections and worker interviews. Findings are tracked and suppliers are required to implement corrective action plans. Persistent or serious violations result in suspension and, if necessary, removal from our approved supplier list.

We maintain a robust due diligence framework tailored for the white goods recycling sector. This includes supplier pre-qualification, contractual clauses prohibiting modern slavery, and periodic risk assessments that consider geography, sector, and labour intensity. Our procurement teams use these risk assessments to prioritise audit resources and compliance support. The aim is to transform procurement decisions into drivers of ethical practice.

Transparency and reporting are essential. We provide multiple anonymous and confidential reporting channels to enable workers, suppliers and stakeholders to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. These channels are publicised internally and reinforced during supplier onboarding and worker training. Examples of our reporting avenues include:

• Anonymous whistleblowing hotline (reported externally by an independent provider)
• Confidential email-based reporting to an internal compliance team
• Third-party grievance mechanisms accessible to contract workers and subcontracted staff

Our supplier audit protocol emphasises remediation and continuous improvement. Where issues are found, we expect suppliers to agree clear timelines and actions, which are monitored until closure. We also run capacity-building workshops for local suppliers to strengthen their labour-management systems and procurement practices. White Goods Recycle believes that collaborative engagement yields sustainable results; however, we will not hesitate to enforce contractual penalties where necessary.

The company enforces training and awareness programmes for staff and contractor managers. Training covers identification of modern slavery indicators, how to support potentially exploited workers, and correct escalation procedures. Senior leadership receives periodic briefings on compliance performance and evolving risks to ensure governance oversight at board and executive levels.

Monitoring, KPIs and Annual Review

We measure effectiveness through specific KPIs including: number of supplier audits completed, percentage of corrective actions closed on time, and number of validated grievances resolved. An annual review of the modern slavery program evaluates policy, audit outcomes, training reach and remedial effectiveness. The review informs the next year???s risk priorities and resource allocation.

Remediation and Continuous Improvement

When modern slavery risks are identified, our priority is remediation that protects victims and prevents recurrence. Remediation steps may include providing safe reporting options, facilitating worker support, requiring supplier reform, and cooperating with law enforcement when appropriate. Our approach is victim-centred and focused on restoring safety, rights and fair compensation.

We commit to publishing this statement annually to reflect progress and evolving strategies. Strong governance, supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and an unwavering zero-tolerance stance together ensure that White Goods Recycle and affiliated partners pursue ethical supply chains. By embedding these measures into procurement, operations and leadership oversight, we aim to reduce vulnerability to exploitation across the white goods recycling ecosystem.

This statement is endorsed by senior management and will be reviewed at least once every 12 months to ensure continuing relevance and effectiveness. We pledge to strengthen our responses as new risks emerge and to foster an organisational culture where modern slavery is neither tolerated nor hidden.