Modern Slavery Statement — Kingston upon Thames Skip Hire

Kingston upon Thames Skip Hire is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations and supply chain. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach and the practical steps we take to identify, prevent and eradicate any form of forced labour, servitude or unlawful child labour across our Kingston upon Thames skip hire services. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights and make clear that modern slavery has no place within our organisation or among our partners.

As a local provider of skip and waste services in the Kingston upon Thames area, our scope covers employees, agency workers, contractors and third-party suppliers. We take a risk-based approach to assessing operations and procurement. Our policy framework explicitly prohibits any form of exploitation and establishes expectations for recruitment practices, working hours, pay and freedom of movement. Compliance with these standards is mandatory for all staff and suppliers engaged by Kingston Skip Hire and its related operations.

Zero-tolerance policy: we maintain a zero-tolerance position on modern slavery. Any reported or discovered incident will be taken seriously, investigated promptly and remediated appropriately. Disciplinary action, contract termination and referral to enforcement authorities will follow where necessary. Our approach ensures transparency, accountability and consistent corrective measures across our skip hire Kingston upon Thames operations.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers, subcontractors and partners to adhere to our ethical standards. Supplier contracts include explicit anti-slavery clauses requiring compliance with relevant legislation and adherence to our Code of Conduct. We perform due diligence checks on new suppliers and apply ongoing monitoring to higher-risk vendors in waste management, haulage and manual labour services.

Supplier audits

Our supplier audit programme is risk-focused and combines desktop reviews, document checks and site visits where appropriate. Audits evaluate recruitment processes, payroll records, health and safety compliance and worker welfare measures. Findings are documented and action plans agreed. Repeat audits and escalation mechanisms are used for suppliers with identified concerns. Audit outcomes inform our procurement decisions and help drive continuous improvement in the wider supply chain.

We also maintain a preferred supplier list and require evidence of right-to-work, valid contracts and appropriate insurance. Non-compliant suppliers must remediate within specified timeframes or face suspension. These measures strengthen traceability and reduce the risk of modern slavery within the Kingston upon Thames skip hire supply ecosystem.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide multiple reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns confidentially. Reports can be made through line managers, internal compliance officers or anonymous whistleblowing mechanisms. All reports are treated sensitively, investigated objectively and recorded. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and offer support to affected individuals.

How we respond to reports: Every allegation triggers an initial assessment to determine risk and verify facts. Where modern slavery indicators are present, we work with external specialists and law enforcement where appropriate to ensure victim safety and legal compliance. Remediation prioritises the welfare of affected workers and may include temporary housing support, medical assistance or referral to specialist NGOs.

Training, monitoring and annual review: Kingston upon Thames Skip Hire delivers regular training to staff and contractors to raise awareness of modern slavery risks, indicators and reporting procedures. We track performance using key indicators such as audit completion rates, supplier remediation progress and the number and outcome of reports received. An annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our practices ensures continuous improvement, alignment with best practice and adaptation to emerging risks.