Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Barkingside Commitment

Skip Hire Barkingside is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking throughout our operations and supply chain. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy to any form of forced labour, child labour or exploitation. This statement sets out the steps we take across our skip hire services in Barkingside and related activities to identify, assess and mitigate the risk of modern slavery and exploitation.

We recognise that risks can occur in complex supply chains and with subcontractors. Our approach to compliance with anti-slavery obligations includes due diligence, supplier engagement and regular monitoring. Our commitment extends to all employees, temporary staff and supply partners involved in skip hire Barkingside operations, waste collection, and associated transport services.

To enforce our zero-tolerance stance we maintain clear policies and escalation routes. These are embedded in our code of conduct and procurement policy. Our key preventative measures include targeted supplier audits, contractual clauses prohibiting modern slavery, and training for relevant personnel. We require all suppliers to confirm that their employment practices comply with applicable laws and our ethical standards.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We perform risk-based due diligence on suppliers and contractors engaged in skip hire in Barkingside and surrounding areas. This process includes documentation checks, site visits where appropriate, and review of payroll and labour practices. Suppliers identified as higher risk are subject to enhanced audits and follow-up action plans. We reserve the right to terminate contracts where unacceptable practices are identified.

Our supplier audit programme covers areas such as recruitment fees, working hours, right to work checks and safe working conditions. The audit outcomes are used to score suppliers and inform procurement decisions. To make this concrete, we maintain an internal checklist and require corrective action plans for non-compliance. Key elements include:

• Verification of worker identity and lawful employment
• Assessment of recruitment and subcontracting practices
• Evidence of fair wages and timely payment
• Records of health, safety and welfare provisions

Skip-hire Barkingside emphasises cooperation with suppliers to remediate issues, and we prioritise working with partners who demonstrate continuous improvement and transparency.

Reporting Channels, Governance and Annual Review

We provide accessible reporting channels for employees and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. Reports are handled confidentially and investigated by senior management. Our whistleblowing procedures protect reporters from retaliation, and investigations may lead to disciplinary action or contract termination where breaches are found. The governance framework assigns responsibility to the compliance lead and senior management team to oversee anti-slavery measures.

Training is provided to staff with procurement, HR and operational responsibilities to recognise signs of exploitation and to respond appropriately. We also communicate expectations to our supply chain through contractual obligations and lifecycle supplier management. Continuous monitoring and improvement are central: we track audit results, remediation progress and emerging risks in the waste and skip hire sector.

We commit to an annual review of this modern slavery statement, ensuring that our policies, audits and reporting mechanisms remain robust and proportionate to the risks faced by Skip Hire in Barkingside and the wider business. The annual review will evaluate the effectiveness of controls, update risk assessments and set objectives for the next year. We will continue to strengthen our measures and work collaboratively with suppliers and stakeholders to eliminate modern slavery from our operations and supply chain.