Hounslow Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

Hounslow Skip Hire is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms within our business and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach to anti-slavery governance, risk management and supplier engagement. We publish this declaration to demonstrate our resolve and to support continuous improvement across operational and contractual relationships.

Our policy applies to all employees, contractors and commercial partners. The scope of this anti-slavery policy covers recruitment, subcontracting, transport, waste-handling services and third-party logistics. We comply with applicable legislation on modern slavery and human trafficking and adopt a risk-based approach to identify, prevent and remediate any suspected instances of exploitation.

Zero-tolerance policy: Hounslow Skip Hire operates a clear zero tolerance stance against forced labour, bonded labour, child labour and any form of exploitation. All staff and suppliers are required to adhere to our code of conduct. Any breach of this anti-slavery policy will trigger swift action, including contract termination and referral to enforcement authorities where appropriate.

Supplier expectations and procurement

Our procurement procedures require due diligence on all new and existing suppliers. We expect suppliers to maintain transparent labour practices and to ensure workers are paid fairly and treated with dignity. The company seeks to build long-term relationships with partners who share our commitment to an ethical and compliant supply chain.

Supplier audits and due diligence

We conduct targeted supplier audits and risk assessments using a combination of document review, on-site inspections and self-assessment questionnaires. Key audit areas include:

• Verification of worker identification and right to work documentation
• Payroll and wage records to confirm lawful remuneration
• Working hours, health and safety and accommodation conditions where provided

Audit frequency is risk-based: higher-risk suppliers receive more frequent checks. Where deficiencies are identified, corrective action plans with timebound milestones are required and tracked to closure.

Hounslow Skip Hire promotes an open culture where potential concerns about modern slavery can be raised safely. We provide multiple reporting channels for employees and third parties, including internal line managers, designated compliance leads and confidential reporting mechanisms. Reports are handled in a manner that protects whistleblowers and supports impartial investigation.

Reporting channels and response: Reports of suspected slavery are investigated promptly and impartially. Investigations include fact-gathering, engagement with the supplier and, where necessary, collaboration with external specialists. Remedial measures prioritise the wellbeing of affected individuals and may include worker support, contract suspension or termination and referral to appropriate authorities. We treat each case seriously and document outcomes for governance purposes.

Annual review and continuous improvement: Our modern-slavery statement and related policies are reviewed at least once every 12 months to ensure effectiveness and alignment with evolving legal requirements and industry best practice. The annual review examines audit results, incident records, training completion rates and supplier performance metrics. Findings inform updates to procurement clauses, training content and oversight mechanisms.