Modern Slavery Statement — Greenwich Skip Hire

Greenwich Skip Hire is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. This statement sets out our approach to identifying, preventing and addressing the risk of modern slavery within our workforce and across our supply chain. We operate with a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, exploitation or human trafficking and expect the same standards from our partners and contractors.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Commitment

Our Greenwich skip hire business enforces a clear and public zero-tolerance stance. All employees, subcontractors and suppliers are required to adhere to our Code of Conduct. Any evidence of modern slavery will lead to immediate investigation and, where substantiated, termination of contracts and referral to the appropriate authorities. We will support victims and cooperate fully with law enforcement where necessary.

We require all direct suppliers to confirm compliance with anti-slavery laws and to provide information on labour practices upon request. Key contractual clauses mandate the right to audit and terminate if modern slavery risks are identified. Our procurement teams apply risk-based screening to suppliers, focusing on sectors and geographies with elevated vulnerability to forced labour.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We conduct regular supplier audits and due diligence checks to verify compliance. These audits combine document review, site visits and interviews where appropriate. Audit findings are documented and tracked; corrective action plans are required for suppliers that do not meet our standards. The audit process includes:

• Verification of employment records and payroll practices;
• Assessment of subcontracting chains and third-party labour providers;
• Evaluation of recruitment fees and worker freedom to leave employment.

Suppliers assessed as higher risk will be subject to enhanced monitoring and, where necessary, capacity-building support. Our procurement priorities include reducing complex subcontracting, increasing transparency of labour providers and encouraging fair recruitment practices across the skip hire supply chain.

Training for staff involved in procurement, operations and site supervision ensures awareness of modern slavery indicators. Greenwich skip-hire services embed these principles into tender evaluation and contract management, ensuring modern slavery risks are considered at the start of any commercial relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We maintain multiple secure reporting channels to enable employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Reports may be raised internally through line managers, HR or anonymously via our whistleblowing mechanism. We investigate all reports promptly and confidentially. Our reporting process is intended to be accessible, protective and supportive to whistleblowers.

Key elements of our reporting and response framework include:

• Confidential intake and triage of concerns;
• Timely investigation led by trained personnel;
• Remediation and support measures for affected individuals;
• Escalation to senior management where required.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

We commit to an annual review of this statement, our policies and our supply chain practices. Progress will be measured against specific KPIs including audit completion rates, corrective action closure, training coverage and incident response times. The outcome of each annual review will inform improvements to policies, supplier engagement and resource allocation. The board of Greenwich SKIP HIRE oversees implementation and approves the annual statement to ensure governance and accountability.

By maintaining rigorous audits, clear reporting channels, strong contractual controls and an annual review cycle, Greenwich Skip Hire reaffirms its commitment to eradicate modern slavery from our operations and supply chains.