Newham Skip Hire - Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement for Newham Skip Hire outlines our commitment to preventing modern slavery, slavery and human trafficking throughout our operations and supply chain. We set out a clear, zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, exploitation or abusive working conditions. This statement explains how our anti-slavery approach applies to our people, contractors and suppliers and reflects our long-term commitment to ethical business practice and human rights.

Our zero-tolerance policy is non-negotiable. Employees, contractors and suppliers are expected to comply with our standards and are made aware that any involvement in slavery or trafficking will result in decisive action including termination of contracts and referral to authorities where appropriate. As part of our modern slavery policy, we require clear contractual terms prohibiting exploitative practices and we provide ongoing training to ensure awareness across all levels of the business.

We recognise that our wider supply chain and sub-contractors may present risk. To manage these risks we conduct supplier audits and supplier due diligence that target areas vulnerable to exploitation. Through supplier assessments we evaluate working conditions, recruitment practices, wage and hour compliance and site security. Our procurement team applies a risk-based approach to prioritise audits where the likelihood of modern slavery is greatest and we demand corrective action plans from non-compliant providers.

Measures and Monitoring

Our practical measures to combat modern slavery and human trafficking include:

• Supplier audits and on-site inspections focused on labour standards and recruitment practices;
• Contract clauses embedding anti-slavery obligations into supplier agreements;
• Regular risk assessments and screening of new vendors and contractors;
• Mandatory training programmes for staff to recognise signs of exploitation;
• A documented grievance mechanism that aligns with our reporting channels;

We maintain a set of performance indicators to measure progress, including the number of supplier audits completed, corrective actions implemented and training hours delivered. These metrics inform our continuous improvement plans and help ensure our modern slavery statement remains operationally effective.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Newham Skip Hire provides safe, confidential reporting routes for employees, agency workers and third parties to report concerns about slavery, trafficking or exploitation. Reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly. Our whistleblowing processes protect reporters from retaliation and ensure timely escalation to senior management where required.

Suppliers and workers are encouraged to raise concerns through multiple channels. We maintain an internal reporting line, an anonymous reporting pathway and structured investigation procedures. All reports are logged, triaged and, where substantiated, lead to remediation plans that prioritise victim safety and long-term resolution. We also commit to cooperate with law enforcement and regulatory bodies when incidents arise.

Responsibility for implementation rests with senior management and our appointed compliance lead who oversee supplier audits, remediation and record-keeping. We deploy targeted training for procurement teams and operational managers so that modern slavery risks are clearly understood and actions are consistent across the company. Our suppliers receive clear guidance on expectations and we reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships where violations persist.

We review this statement and our wider modern slavery policy on an annual basis. The annual review considers audit outcomes, complaint trends, changes in legislation and emerging risks. Findings from audits and incident investigations feed into policy updates, training refreshes and supplier engagement strategies to strengthen our anti-slavery controls.

Newham Skip Hire is committed to transparency and continuous improvement. We believe that a dedicated approach combining a zero-tolerance policy, robust supplier audits, clear reporting channels and structured annual review will reduce the risk of exploitation in our operations and supply chain. Our ongoing priorities include expanding audit coverage, enhancing worker voice mechanisms and strengthening contractor oversight.

Conclusion: We reiterate our strong commitment to eliminating forced labour and human trafficking in every aspect of our business. This modern slavery disclosure reflects our resolve to act responsibly, to enforce standards consistently, and to collaborate with partners to uphold human dignity and fair working conditions.