Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Kingston Commitment

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Skip Hire Kingston and its group to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. As a responsible provider of skip hire Kingston services, we acknowledge our duty to embed ethical practices across procurement, transport, site operations and subcontract management. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, exploitation, or human trafficking and make this expectation clear to all partners and staff.

Our commitment is overseen at senior management level and reflected in company values and contracts. We require all employees and contractors to respect human rights and to comply with our zero-tolerance stance. Training on recognition of exploitation and routes for escalation is delivered regularly, including induction sessions for new joiners in the Kingston skip hire sector, and refresher modules for frontline teams.

We carry out detailed due diligence on prospective suppliers and subcontractors for our Skip-Hire Kingston operations. This includes checks on labour practices, right-to-work documentation, and health and safety compliance. Where risk indicators are identified, we deploy enhanced checks and site visits. Those suppliers who fail to meet our standards are either supported to improve or are removed from our approved list.

Supplier Audits and Risk-Based Monitoring

Regular supplier audits form a core part of our approach. We run a risk-based audit programme covering high-risk suppliers and regions, combining desktop reviews with on-site inspections. Audits examine recruitment practices, wage evidence, working hours, accommodation where provided, and freedom of movement. Our audit findings feed into corrective action plans with clear timelines and accountability.

We maintain contractual clauses that require ethical labour standards and the right to audit. Our procurement team uses a risk-scoring framework specific to waste removal and skip hire activities to prioritise resources. Where necessary we will require suppliers to implement remediation measures and will engage third-party experts when complex labour issues arise.

We also require our subcontractors to cascade our expectations down their supply chains. This creates multiple checkpoints for modern slavery risks in the broader Kingston waste removal ecosystem and helps us identify systemic issues across the sector.

Reporting Channels, Remediation and Continuous Improvement

We provide secure and confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about exploitation or unethical conduct. Reports can be made through internal whistleblowing mechanisms, anonymously if desired, and are investigated promptly and impartially by trained investigators. Non-retaliation is a cornerstone of our reporting policy to protect those who come forward.

When cases are substantiated, we work to ensure victims receive appropriate support and remediation. This may include working with law enforcement, social support agencies, and specialist advisors to secure safe outcomes. Our approach balances robust enforcement with a focus on the welfare of affected individuals.

We publish key performance indicators to track the effectiveness of our measures, including the number of audits completed, corrective actions implemented, and training hours delivered. These metrics are reviewed by the board to ensure ongoing accountability across the Skip Hire Kingston business.

Annual review and formal approval of this statement are part of our governance cycle. We commit to a minimum annual review to assess policy effectiveness, emerging risks, audit outcomes and training needs. This review involves cross-functional input from procurement, operations, HR and legal teams to ensure the statement remains relevant to our operations in Kingston and the wider region.

We strive for continual improvement through stakeholder engagement, learning from incidents and adopting best practice across the industry. Our policies are updated in line with legal developments and sector guidance to protect workers and maintain integrity in our supply chain.

By publishing this statement, the leadership of Skip Hire Kingston confirms its support for a coordinated effort to eliminate modern slavery from our business and supply chains. We expect all partners in the skip hire Kingston community to share this commitment and to work with us to raise standards and protect vulnerable people.