West Ham Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

West Ham Skip Hire affirms a zero-tolerance approach to any form of slavery, servitude, forced labour or human trafficking within our operations and supply chain. This modern slavery statement for West Ham Skip Hire sets out our commitment to identifying, addressing and preventing modern slavery risks across our business activities. We recognise our responsibility and declare clearly that the prevention of exploitation is a core element of our corporate values.

As part of our anti-slavery policy, the company makes a firm commitment to ethical procurement and operational practices. Our anti-slavery statement is embedded in company governance: responsibility sits with senior management and the board to ensure resources and attention are allocated to mitigating risk. We use different variations of the policy name — Modern Slavery Statement, modern slavery policy and anti-slavery statement — to maintain clarity across all internal and external communications.

This West Ham Skip Hire modern slavery declaration aligns with applicable laws and international standards. We require that all employees, contractors and suppliers abide by our standards. The company will not tolerate any form of exploitation, and breaches of this stance will result in immediate action, including termination of contracts and referral to appropriate authorities where necessary.

Scope and Commitment

Our scope covers direct operations, logistics, vehicle maintenance, and the network of third-party providers engaged for skip hire, waste collection and disposal services. We operate a risk-based approach to due diligence, concentrating on areas more susceptible to exploitation. As part of that approach we conduct background checks, vetting and contractual warranties that require suppliers to comply with our modern slavery policy.

Supplier audits and ongoing monitoring are central to our efforts. We undertake proportionate and targeted supplier audits, combining documentary reviews, site visits and third-party verification. Audit activity includes but is not limited to:

• Verification of employment terms, working hours and payment records
• Assessment of recruitment practices and agent use
• Confirmation of safe working conditions and freedom of movement

We incorporate strong contractual clauses into procurement agreements that require suppliers to remediate identified issues promptly and to permit corrective audits. Our supplier onboarding includes screening questionnaires and risk scoring that influence the frequency and depth of audits. Where serious non-compliance is detected, we pursue immediate remedial action and reserve the right to terminate relationships.

Implementation, Reporting and Annual Review

To support implementation, West Ham Skip Hire provides training for staff involved in hiring, procurement, operations and contract management. Training emphasises recognition of red flags, reporting procedures and escalation pathways. We maintain confidential and accessible reporting channels for workers and third parties to raise concerns, including an anonymous whistleblowing mechanism and secure internal reporting processes. Reports are investigated promptly and impartially.

Enforcement of the policy is uncompromising: disciplinary measures, contract termination and collaboration with enforcement agencies form part of our response toolkit. We will seek to remediate any harm caused by third parties and work to protect victims. The company also encourages suppliers to develop their own remediation procedures and to participate in capacity-building activities.

This statement is reviewed annually by senior leadership and the board to assess effectiveness and to set priorities for the coming year. The annual review examines audit findings, incident reports, supplier performance, training uptake and emerging risks. Continuous improvement is a central tenet: we update risk assessments, refine due diligence processes, and strengthen contractual terms to reflect lessons learned. Through transparent reporting, rigorous supplier audits, clear reporting channels and an unwavering zero-tolerance policy, West Ham Skip Hire reaffirms its obligation to prevent modern slavery throughout its operations and supply chain.