Modern Slavery Statement for Skip Hire Tower Hamlets

Skip Hire Tower Hamlets affirms a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour across our operations and supply chain. As a provider of skip hire in Tower Hamlets and neighbouring boroughs, we recognise the responsibility to identify, prevent and remediate risks. This statement sets out our approach, policies and commitments and reflects our ongoing work to ensure that Tower Hamlets skip hire activities are free from exploitation.

We maintain clear governance and accountability. The board and senior management endorse our anti-slavery measures and allocate resources to ensure compliance. Our corporate policy—published and implemented across the business—makes it unequivocal that exploitation of workers or deceptive labour practices will not be tolerated in any element of our skip hire services Tower Hamlets operations. All employees must adhere to these standards as a condition of employment.

Due Diligence and Supplier Standards

We operate a structured supplier due diligence programme for our local and regional supply chain. Before onboarding, suppliers undergo risk assessment focused on labour practices, recruitment fees, working conditions and documentation. Our supplier code of conduct requires compliance with applicable laws and ethical labour standards. We use contractual clauses to require suppliers to cooperate with audits and corrective actions where necessary.

Our approach to supplier audits includes desktop reviews, targeted site visits and documentation checks. We prioritise suppliers based on risk indicators such as country of origin, labour intensity and contract value. Audit findings are recorded and followed up with action plans. Where serious non-compliance is identified, we take measures including termination of the relationship, mandatory remediation and monitoring until full compliance is achieved. This is part of our commitment to responsible skip-hire Tower Hamlets procurement.

Monitoring, Training and Worker Awareness

We deliver mandatory training for employees involved in procurement, operations and HR to help them identify signs of modern slavery and exploitative practices. Training covers recruitment checks, indicators of coercion, and secure reporting procedures. We also promote worker awareness through toolbox talks and materials that explain rights, wages and safe working conditions in plain language to temporary and contract staff.

To strengthen transparency across the supply chain, we maintain records of due diligence, audit outcomes and corrective actions. Our procurement teams are required to escalate concerns and report any suspected incidents. We perform regular risk assessments and update mitigation measures to reflect emerging threats and sector-specific vulnerabilities relevant to skip hire and waste management.

We provide multiple reporting channels so that concerns can be raised safely, securely and without fear of retaliation. Anonymous reporting routes are available alongside formal internal mechanisms, and whistleblowing protections are in place. Our reporting framework includes:

• Internal line managers and HR for initial concerns and support
• Anonymous reporting channels to enable confidential disclosures
• Escalation to senior management for investigation and remediation

We strive to investigate all allegations promptly and fairly, ensuring that victims are protected and supported. Investigations follow documented procedures that preserve confidentiality and avoid re-traumatisation. Where exploitation is confirmed, we cooperate with law enforcement and labour authorities while prioritising victim support and care.

Annual review and continuous improvement are core to our policy. Each year we publish an internal review of our modern slavery measures, assess effectiveness and set targets for the coming year. Performance indicators include audit coverage, training completion rates and the resolution of identified issues. We commit to refining our processes and increasing transparency about progress in eliminating forced labour from our operations and the supply chain.

Skip Hire Tower Hamlets remains resolute in its obligation to uphold human rights. Through robust supplier audits, clear reporting channels, ongoing training and an annual review cycle, we will continue to reduce risk and respond decisively to any allegations. Our zero-tolerance stance is integral to how we run our business and deliver safe, ethical skip hire services across Tower Hamlets and beyond.