Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Stoke Newington

Skip Hire Stoke Newington is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy and the steps we take across our services, including Stoke Newington skip hire and related waste-management activities. We declare an unequivocal zero-tolerance approach to any form of forced labour, child exploitation or coerced working.

Our policy applies to everyone who works with us: employees, contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers. We expect every partner in the supply chain to comply with the same high standards. As a provider of skip-hire in Stoke Newington and surrounding areas, we recognise our responsibility to identify and mitigate risks of exploitation, and to take decisive action where concerns arise.

We operate a robust set of procurement and contracting principles that explicitly forbid modern slavery. These principles require background checks, clear contractual clauses, and ongoing monitoring. All contracts include strong clauses that allow for audits and immediate termination if a supplier is found to be in breach of our anti-slavery commitments.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We maintain a systematic audit programme to assess supplier compliance. The audit process includes:

• Document review of payroll, working hours and identity checks
• On-site inspections where feasible and remote assessments when necessary
• Risk-based prioritisation, focusing on suppliers with high labour intensity or limited transparency

Our supplier assessments cover recruitment practices, accommodation (if provided by suppliers), and subcontracting arrangements. We require suppliers to demonstrate lawful employment practices and to provide evidence of right-to-work checks. Repeated or severe non-compliance triggers remedial action and may lead to contract termination.

Training and awareness are integral to our due diligence. Employees involved in procurement, logistics and site operations receive regular training on recognising signs of modern slavery and on how to escalate concerns. We promote a culture where staff can raise issues without fear of retribution.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Reporting channels are available to staff, contractors and third parties to report suspected exploitation. Reports can be submitted via secure and confidential internal routes. We support anonymous reporting and protect whistleblowers from retaliation, ensuring concerns are investigated promptly and fairly.

If an allegation is made regarding a supplier, we conduct an immediate assessment and, where required, an independent investigation. Corrective actions may include supplier remediation plans, contractual penalties, or suspension of services. In severe cases we reserve the right to terminate agreements and to notify relevant authorities.

We embed anti-slavery requirements into procurement criteria and contract management. For our fleet, depot operations and skip collection services (branded as Skip-hire Stoke Newington in procurement documents), we require transparency about labour sourcing and subcontractor chains. Suppliers must agree to unannounced audits and to provide access to records on request.

Our commitment is ongoing. We will review this Modern Slavery Statement at least annually to assess effectiveness, update our risk assessments and refine supplier audit approaches. The annual review process includes cross-functional input from operations, legal, procurement and human resources to drive continuous improvement.

We will also monitor relevant legal and industry developments, adapt our policies accordingly, and continue to strengthen our contractual safeguards. The goal is to ensure that hiring practices, transport logistics and waste-handling activities linked to Skip Hire Stoke Newington remain free from exploitation.

Endorsement: This statement is endorsed by senior management and forms part of our wider corporate responsibility framework. We are committed to transparency, rigorous supplier audits, secure reporting channels and an annual review cycle to uphold our promise to eradicate modern slavery across our operations.