Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Hoxton

Skip Hire Hoxton has a firm and clear position on human trafficking and modern slavery. Our zero-tolerance policy applies across every part of our operations and supply chain. We are committed to ensuring that neither forced labour nor any form of exploitation is connected to our business or the services we provide as a leading skip hire provider in Hoxton and surrounding areas.

We operate with transparency and diligence: all employees, contractors and suppliers are expected to follow the highest standards of conduct. This Modern Slavery Statement explains our approach to risk, prevention and remediation, reflecting our corporate values and the specific obligations we uphold as skip-hire Hoxton operators.

Our policy framework mandates robust verification processes. We require documented proof of employment eligibility, clear contracts, and safe working conditions for everyone engaged on our sites and in our logistics. We maintain an active programme of supplier audits and site visits to confirm compliance with labour standards and to detect any indicators of exploitation.

Audit activities include on-site assessments, self-reporting questionnaires and third-party reviews where necessary. We prioritise audits for high-risk segments such as subcontracted haulage, waste processing partners and temporary labour suppliers. Audit findings are escalated to senior management and used to drive corrective action plans and contractual changes.

To support effective implementation we provide regular training for staff and managerial teams on recognising signs of modern slavery and forced labour. All procurement personnel are trained to apply enhanced due diligence when onboarding new suppliers. We also require suppliers to acknowledge our standards in writing and to permit independent verification when requested.

Our approach to supplier management includes a tiered monitoring system: low, medium and high risk. Higher risk partners are subject to more frequent audits and documented remediation. We operate a supply-chain vigilance programme that includes spot checks and scheduled reviews to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.

We provide clear reporting channels for anyone who suspects modern slavery or unethical labour practice. Workers, suppliers and members of the public can raise concerns through internal reporting lines, confidential whistleblowing mechanisms and an anonymised reporting process managed by our compliance team. All reports are investigated promptly and confidentially.

Our response protocol ensures that credible allegations trigger immediate safeguarding measures, independent investigation and remedial actions. When necessary, we cooperate with law enforcement and specialist support organisations, and we take decisive contractual or legal action against non-compliant suppliers. Skip hire Hoxton will never tolerate retaliation against a whistleblower.

As part of our governance, we publish our findings and maintain records of audits, investigations and corrective steps. We commit to continual improvement by integrating lessons learned into policies, training and supplier contracts. We also look to collaborate with sector peers to raise standards across the waste management and skip hire sector.

We schedule an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and the associated risk assessment, ensuring our practices remain effective and proportionate to the evolving risk environment. The review evaluates audit outcomes, incident reports, training uptake and supplier performance metrics to identify areas for enhancement.

Key elements of our ongoing action plan include:

• Periodic supplier audits and targeted deep-dives for high-risk partners;
• Enhanced training and awareness for operational teams and procurement specialists;
• Strengthened contractual obligations and clear remediation pathways for breaches.

In closing, Skip Hire Hoxton and its affiliates declare an unwavering commitment to preventing modern slavery in any form. We will continue to monitor, report and act decisively to protect human rights across our operations and those of our supply chain, reaffirming our role as a responsible Hoxton skip hire provider.