Modern Slavery Statement — Herne Hill Skip Hire Commitment

Herne Hill Skip Hire is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms across our operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we have taken and will continue to take to ensure that forced labour, exploitative practices and any form of human trafficking have no place in our business. We adopt a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery and expect the same standards from our suppliers and contractors.

Purpose: This statement explains how Herne Hill skip hire identifies and mitigates the risk of slavery in our activities, including waste collection, skip hire services and logistics. Our commitment covers direct employees, temporary staff and third-party partners. We recognise that proactive measures and ongoing vigilance are essential to uphold ethical labour standards across the chain of custody for waste and recycling.

Our zero tolerance approach means any evidence of forced labour or coercion will result in immediate action. We will terminate contracts, report offences to the appropriate authorities and apply remediation where workers are harmed. Herne Hill Skip-Hire will not tolerate practices such as withholding pay, restricting movement, confiscating identity documents, or coercive recruitment. We also commit to protecting whistleblowers and ensuring confidentiality for anyone reporting misconduct.

To translate policy into practice, Herne Hill SKIP HIRE performs risk-based due diligence across our supply network. We require suppliers to confirm their compliance with anti-slavery standards and include anti-slavery clauses in contracts. Our procurement process includes risk screening for geographic, sectoral and supplier-specific indicators of exploitation, and we prioritise engagement with partners who share our ethical standards.

We operate a programme of supplier audits and assessments to verify compliance. These include document reviews, on-site inspections and worker interviews where appropriate. Our audit criteria cover recruitment practices, wage and hour records, health and safety, subcontractor management and grievance mechanisms. Findings from audits are categorised by risk, and corrective action plans are agreed and monitored until closure.

Key elements of our supplier assurance include:

• Pre-contract checks – verification of licences, recruitment policies and subcontractor lists.
• Periodic audits – scheduled and surprise audits to validate compliance.
• Remediation – clear steps to address breaches and protect affected workers.

Reporting channels are integral to our strategy. We maintain internal reporting routes for employees and managers, and encourage confidential reporting of suspected modern slavery through established whistleblowing channels. HH Skip Hire ensures that reports are logged, investigated impartially and escalated to senior leadership when necessary. We will protect reporters from retaliation and provide support for any individuals affected by exploitation.

In addition to internal measures, we collaborate with industry partners, third-party auditors and, where required, law enforcement agencies to resolve serious incidents. Our expectations of suppliers include mandatory reporting of any suspected slavery within their operations and cooperation with investigations. We foster a culture of transparency, where raising concerns is seen as an essential part of responsible business practice.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

Monitoring, Training and Review

We review this Modern Slavery Statement on an annual basis to assess effectiveness and identify improvements. This includes analysing audit results, reviewing risk assessments, updating contractual terms and enhancing staff training on modern slavery indicators. All management and relevant personnel receive regular training to ensure awareness of modern slavery risks specific to skip hire, waste management and logistics.

Conclusion: Through a robust zero-tolerance policy, systematic supplier audits, secure reporting channels and an annual review cycle, Herne Hill Skip Hire demonstrates a sustained commitment to combating modern slavery. We will continue to refine our approach, engage our partners and report on progress to ensure that everyone involved with Herne Hill Skip Hire operates to the highest ethical standards.