Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Morden

Skip Hire Morden is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy and the concrete steps we take to ensure that the provision of skip hire in Morden and related services do not rely on forced, bonded or exploitative labour. We recognise our responsibility as a local waste management and skip hire provider to uphold high standards of conduct.

We operate with transparency and integrity. As a Morden skip hire specialist, we require all employees and contractors to adhere to our code of conduct, employment standards and grievance procedures. Our stance is clear: we will not tolerate modern slavery in any form, and we will take decisive action where breaches are identified. All senior managers are accountable for enforcing these standards within their teams.

We conduct regular risk assessments across our operations and the supply chain for skip hire services. These assessments consider geographic, sector and supplier-level risks. Due diligence processes include pre-contract screening and ongoing monitoring of suppliers of plant, labour, haulage and disposal services to reduce the risk of slavery or human trafficking in our supply chain.

Our zero-tolerance policy and employment standards

Our policy requires compliance with all applicable labour laws, including working hours, minimum wages and the right to work. Employment checks are mandatory for all direct hires and where practicable we require evidence of legitimate employment status for agency-supplied staff. We emphasise fair recruitment practices and ensure that no employee is charged fees for recruitment or held in debt bondage.

Supplier audits and due diligence are central to our approach. We perform targeted audits and reviews of suppliers based on risk rating. Audit activities include:

• Document checks: verification of payroll, contracts and recruitment records;
• Site visits: physical inspections of facilities and interviews with workers where appropriate;
• Corrective action plans: mandatory remediation timelines where non-compliance is found.

These supplier verification steps are applied to contractors and sub-contractors engaged in skip hire operations, transportation and waste processing.

We embed clear contractual clauses requiring suppliers to comply with modern slavery laws and to allow audits. Failure to remediate material breaches may result in termination of contracts and removal from our approved supplier list.

We maintain accessible reporting channels for concerns and suspected instances of modern slavery. Employees, contractors and third parties can raise issues through anonymous reporting mechanisms and internal grievance processes. Our reporting framework includes confidential escalation to senior management and a commitment to non-retaliation for whistleblowers acting in good faith.

To ensure allegations are handled responsibly, we investigate all reports promptly and proportionately. Investigations are documented, and where required, we will work with external experts and relevant authorities to protect victims and ensure appropriate sanctions against perpetrators. Our approach balances immediate protection with a fair process for all parties involved.

Annual review and continuous improvement — We review this Modern Slavery Statement annually and publish updates on progress and evolving risk management measures. The review covers audit outcomes, training completion rates, supplier compliance and any remediation actions taken. Training on modern slavery awareness is provided to staff and is refreshed annually to keep pace with changes in the supply chain and regulatory environment.