Skip Hire Herne Hill - Modern Slavery Statement

Skip Hire Herne Hill is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chain. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to ensure that our services, whether provided as Herne Hill skip hire or skip-hire Herne Hill, are delivered in a way that upholds human rights and meets legal and ethical obligations. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, child labour and any form of exploitation.

Our policy applies to all staff, contractors and partners. We require every supplier and subcontractor to comply with our standards and to confirm that they do not engage in modern slavery. This includes mandatory contractual clauses that require suppliers to adhere to our anti-slavery requirements and to permit audits and inspections. The Skip Hire in Herne Hill business model we follow emphasises transparency, accountability and continuous improvement.

We recognise specific risks associated with the waste management and skip hire sector, including temporary labour, subcontracted transport and site-based activities. To address these risks we have instituted regular supplier audits, due diligence checks and documented procurement processes. Our approach is proportionate to the size and nature of each supplier relationship and focused on reducing vulnerability to exploitation.

Staff training is central to our prevention programme. All employees involved in procurement, logistics and site supervision receive training on identifying signs of modern slavery, reporting concerns and following escalation procedures. Managers are trained to ensure compliance during onboarding of new suppliers and subcontractors for any SkipHire Herne Hill activity.

We provide clear reporting channels so that concerns can be raised safely and confidentially. These reporting channels include internal HR pathways, a dedicated compliance mailbox and protected whistleblowing routes. We actively encourage workers, suppliers and the public to report suspicions without fear of retaliation. Reports are investigated promptly and escalated to senior management where necessary.

Supplier audits form a key part of our assurance process. Audits include document reviews, site visits and worker interviews where appropriate. We maintain a supplier code of conduct and use a risk-based checklist to assess compliance. Key elements of our audits include:

• Verification of employment records and right-to-work documentation
• Review of recruitment fees, wage payments and working hours
• Confirmation of health and safety practices and grievance mechanisms

Where issues are identified, we require corrective action plans, set timelines for remediation and follow up with re-assessment. In serious cases, or where suppliers fail to remedy non-compliance, we reserve the right to terminate contracts. We also cooperate fully with law enforcement and regulatory authorities when criminal activity is suspected. Our governance framework assigns clear responsibilities to senior leadership to oversee compliance across the Herne Hill skip hire supply chain.

Reporting channels are publicised internally and reinforced through training. We maintain confidentiality for whistleblowers and provide multiple avenues for raising concerns so that workers at all levels can report safely. Regular management reviews of reports, audit outcomes and corrective measures ensure that learning is embedded and acted upon.

Annual review and transparency: This statement will be reviewed at least once every year to assess effectiveness, update risk assessments and refine our processes. The annual review evaluates audit findings, training completion rates, any incidents reported and progress on remediation. We are committed to continuous improvement and to strengthening safeguards for workers across all parts of our business. By publishing this modern slavery statement, Skip Hire Herne Hill reaffirms its pledge to uphold human rights and to maintain a supply chain free from modern slavery and exploitation.