Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement — Skip Hire Hackney

Skip Hire Hackney is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chain. This modern slavery statement outlines our zero-tolerance stance, the steps we take to manage risk, and how we empower people to report concerns safely. We recognise our responsibility as a local provider of skip hire in Hackney and as part of the wider waste-management sector.

Our policy applies to every worker engaged by the company, whether permanent, temporary or agency, and extends to contractors and suppliers who provide goods or services to Hackney skip hire operations. We operate in accordance with applicable anti-slavery legislation and expect the same standards from our partners. We will not tolerate forced labour, child labour, or any form of exploitation.

This statement explains our zero-tolerance policy and the practical measures we apply: risk assessment, supplier auditing, contractual protections, and training. At Skip-Hire Hackney we have clear internal responsibilities for compliance and escalation, ensuring that any suspicion of modern slavery is taken seriously and investigated promptly.

We conduct supplier due diligence based on a risk-based approach. Suppliers are categorised by risk factors such as country of operation, labour intensity, and subcontracting practices. High-risk relationships are subjected to detailed review and periodic on-site or remote audits as appropriate to the context of supply to our skip hire services.

Our supplier audit programme includes:

• Pre-contract risk screening and self-assessment questionnaires;
• Periodic documentary checks of labour practices, payroll and right-to-work records;
• On-site audits for high-risk suppliers and verification of corrective action plans.

Contractual clauses with suppliers and sub-contractors include explicit anti-slavery covenants, the right to audit and a requirement to remedy non-compliance. If serious breaches are identified we reserve the right to suspend or terminate contracts, and to work with authorities and NGOs to ensure remediation and protection for affected workers.

Policies, Reporting and Training

Recruitment and worker welfare are central to preventing exploitation. We use authorised recruitment channels and verify the identity and work entitlement of all employees. Our staff and partners receive regular training on recognising signs of modern slavery and the correct procedures for escalation. Managers are trained to respond to disclosures sensitively and to refer cases to the appropriate internal or external bodies.

We maintain multiple reporting channels to make it easy and safe to raise concerns. These include internal reporting to line managers and HR, confidential escalation to senior compliance officers, and anonymous reporting mechanisms. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and treat all reports with confidentiality and urgency.

Monitoring, performance indicators and an annual review underpin continuous improvement. Each year the senior leadership team conducts an annual review of our anti-slavery measures, assesses audit results, training completion rates and incident responses, and updates policy and risk mitigation plans. The review informs action plans for the next 12 months and is overseen by the management team.

Governance and accountability rest with senior management, who ensure that responsibilities for compliance and supplier management are clearly assigned. We encourage transparency throughout our operations and collaborate with stakeholders and industry groups to strengthen anti-slavery practices across the sector.

Skip hire Hackney pledges to keep enhancing our processes, reporting annually on progress and remaining vigilant to emerging risks. Our commitment is enduring: to protect people, to uphold human rights, and to ensure our skip hire services in Hackney and beyond are delivered ethically and responsibly.

Signed on behalf of Skip Hire Hackney management, this statement reflects our ongoing dedication to eliminating modern slavery from our operations and supply chain.