Hackney Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

Hackney Skip Hire publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. This anti-slavery declaration sets out our approach to identifying, assessing and mitigating the risks of forced labour, child labour and exploitation across our business. The board of Hackney Skip Hire has approved this slavery and human trafficking statement and is responsible for its implementation.

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery or human exploitation. Our zero tolerance stance is embedded in our core values and applies to employees, contractors and suppliers. All staff receive training that emphasizes the importance of the modern slavery policy, how to spot indicators of abuse, and their role in reporting concerns. We treat non-compliance seriously and will take decisive action where breaches are found.

As part of our modern slavery policy, we carry out proportionate and risk-based supplier due diligence and monitoring. Our supplier selection criteria include checks on labour practices and legal compliance. We require suppliers to adhere to our anti-slavery statement and to provide written assurances that they operate in accordance with applicable laws and ethical standards. Where higher-risk suppliers are identified, we conduct enhanced checks and request remedial action plans.

Supply Chain Audits and Ethical Procurement

We conduct regular supplier audits and assessments to verify compliance with our anti-slavery requirements. Audits combine document reviews, worker interviews and on-site inspections where feasible. Audit outcomes are used to inform supplier risk ratings and to determine whether continued engagement is appropriate. For persistent or serious failings, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate contracts to protect workers and our reputation.

Our procurement processes incorporate contractual clauses that require suppliers to implement and maintain robust controls against forced labour. We prioritize transparency and expect suppliers to disclose recruitment practices, employment terms and sub-contracting arrangements. This improves traceability and reduces the risk of hidden exploitation in multi-tier supply chains.

Key measures include:

• Risk-based supplier due diligence and screening
• Periodic compliance audits and on-site verifications
• Contractual anti-slavery clauses and right-to-audit provisions

Reporting Channels and Worker Protections

We provide multiple safe and confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and supply chain workers to raise concerns about suspected slavery, trafficking or exploitation. Reports can be made through internal whistleblowing routes, direct line management, or anonymously via our internal reporting mechanisms. All reports are taken seriously, treated confidentially, and investigated promptly by trained personnel.

We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure that any suspected victim of modern slavery receives appropriate support, including referral to specialist services and authorities where necessary. Our response protocol aligns with the principles of victim-centred support and legal compliance.

Governance of our modern slavery and human trafficking statement rests with senior leadership. We publish this slavery and trafficking statement to be transparent about our priorities and steps taken to reduce risk. Progress is reported to the board and informs continuous improvement across policies, training and operational controls.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

Hackney Skip Hire performs an annual review of this anti-slavery policy and the broader modern slavery declaration to ensure effectiveness and relevance. The review examines audit findings, incident reports, supplier performance, and emerging risks in our industry. Where gaps are identified we update processes, enhance training and reallocate resources to improve prevention and remediation.

We remain committed to strengthening our modern slavery statement and modern slavery policy over time. By maintaining clear standards, rigorous supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and a documented annual review cycle, Hackney Skip Hire aims to prevent exploitation and promote ethical labour practices throughout our operations and supply chains.