Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Barking

Skip Hire Barking is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct. This modern slavery statement sets out our approach to preventing slavery, forced labour and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. We recognise our responsibility as a local waste management and skip-hire provider — whether referenced as skip hire in Barking or Barking skip hire — to act with integrity, transparency and vigilance.

Our Purpose and Scope

As a responsible provider of Skip Hire Barking services, we apply a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. This policy covers all employees, contractors and partners engaged directly or indirectly with our business, including temporary staff, suppliers and subcontractors. We demand compliance with applicable anti-slavery laws and international labour standards.

We define modern slavery to include forced labour, debt bondage, servitude and human trafficking. We evaluate risks regularly and take proportionate steps to reduce them. Our core principles are prevention, protection and partnership: prevent exploitation, protect those at risk and partner with stakeholders to remediate issues that arise.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Expectations

Our zero-tolerance policy is unequivocal: any breach relating to modern slavery is unacceptable and will result in swift remedial actions, which may include termination of contracts and referral to relevant authorities. All staff are trained to recognise signs of exploitation and to escalate concerns immediately. The policy is embedded in our procurement procedures and contractor terms for all Barking skip hire engagements.

We require suppliers to confirm compliance with anti-slavery laws and to provide warranties that their own supply chains are free from forced labour. Our supplier code of conduct makes clear that respecting human rights and fair labour practices is a fundamental contractual requirement.

• Supplier assurances and contractual clauses
• Right to audit and onsite inspections
• Training and awareness for procurement teams

We also use risk-based screening and due diligence to identify higher-risk suppliers and activities, including cross-border logistics and labour-intensive services within the skip-hire sector.

Reporting channels are confidential and accessible. Employees and third parties can raise concerns without fear of retaliation through internal reporting lines or anonymous mechanisms. We ensure reports are investigated promptly, with support offered to anyone affected by exploitation. Our whistleblowing pathways are clearly communicated across the organisation and reinforced during induction and periodic refresher training for everyone connected to our skip hire operations.

To strengthen oversight we carry out supplier audits, onsite visits and document reviews. Audit findings inform corrective action plans, and we monitor implementation until risks are mitigated. Where necessary we work collaboratively with suppliers to improve standards; where remediation fails, we will terminate relationships. This proactive audit regime helps protect vulnerable workers across the broader waste and skip-hire supply chain.

Annual review and continuous improvement are central to our approach. We commit to publishing this statement annually and to reviewing our policy, due diligence processes and training materials at least once every year. The annual review assesses the effectiveness of our actions, incorporates lessons learned, and updates risk assessments to reflect changes in our operations, suppliers or external environment.

Implementation of this modern slavery statement is coordinated by senior management and supported by procurement, HR and compliance functions. We maintain records of supplier declarations, audit outcomes and training completion to demonstrate due diligence. By embedding human rights considerations into decision-making we aim to reduce the risk of exploitation across all aspects of our skip hire business in Barking and adjacent communities.

We will continue to work with industry peers, local agencies and relevant stakeholders to strengthen protections against modern slavery and to share best practice. Our commitment as a local skip hire Barking provider is to ensure that every contract and every operation reflects our core values of respect, dignity and lawful employment.

Signed on behalf of the leadership of Skip Hire Barking, this statement represents our ongoing dedication to combatting modern slavery, upholding worker rights and ensuring ethical supply chains.