Whitechapel Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

Whitechapel Skip Hire publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to set out our approach to preventing modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of exploitation and commit to acting ethically and transparently in all business dealings. This statement is produced as part of our ongoing efforts to uphold labour rights and responsible sourcing.

We recognise that a robust anti-slavery statement helps protect workers, contractors and the communities in which we operate. Our anti-slavery measures are integrated with our wider business controls and governance. The Whitechapel Skip Hire modern slavery policy applies to all directors, employees, suppliers and subcontractors engaged by the company.

In line with our prevention strategy, we require all procurement partners to confirm compliance with our standards. Suppliers must provide evidence of lawful recruitment practices, transparent pay and working conditions, and the right to leave employment. This labour and human trafficking statement requirement is included in supplier contracts and purchase orders.

We operate a programme of supplier audits and risk assessments to verify compliance. Audits combine desktop reviews with on-site visits where appropriate and focus on higher-risk categories such as subcontracted labour, transport and third-party service providers. Audit activities include document checks, worker interviews and remediation plans for any issues found.

Key measures we take

• Supplier audits: scheduled and unannounced checks to validate worker conditions;
• Contractual clauses: modern slavery and human trafficking clauses embedded in agreements;
• Training: mandatory training for staff on recognising signs of exploitation and reporting;
• Recruitment controls: verifying right to work, ethical recruitment and no fees payable by workers.

We encourage transparent supply chains and maintain a register of high-risk suppliers. Where we identify non-compliance, our procedure is to require corrective action plans within defined timescales and to escalate persistent failures up to termination of contracts. We use a combination of corrective engagement and, where necessary, replacement of suppliers to protect workers' rights.

Reporting channels are essential to our approach. We provide multiple, confidential routes for workers, contractors and third parties to raise concerns. These channels include anonymous reporting mechanisms and internal escalation to senior management. All reports of suspected slavery or trafficking are taken seriously and investigated promptly under our incident response protocol.

Whistleblowing and protection: We commit to protecting anyone who raises concerns in good faith from retaliation. Our procedures ensure confidentiality and timely follow-up. Where necessary, we will liaise with relevant authorities and support remedial action for affected individuals, without sharing personal contact details externally.

Governance and annual review: Responsibility for oversight of this anti-slavery policy rests with our senior management team who review performance and incidents regularly. We undertake an annual review of our modern slavery and human trafficking statement and associated policies to ensure they remain effective, proportionate and aligned with evolving risks and legal requirements.

Continuous improvement is central to our approach. We set measurable targets, review audit outcomes and update supplier due diligence processes to address emerging risks. Whitechapel Skip Hire's commitment to combating modern slavery extends to collaborating with industry peers, participating in sector initiatives and sharing best practice to raise standards across the waste management and skip hire supply chain.

By embedding these controls into procurement, operations and governance, we work to ensure that our business and our suppliers do not engage in exploitation. Our anti-slavery statement, policy and procedures form part of our wider corporate responsibility framework and are communicated across the organisation.

We will continue to refine our slavery and human trafficking statement, driven by audit findings, stakeholder feedback and legislative developments. This ongoing commitment demonstrates that Whitechapel Skip Hire has a firm and zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, and will act decisively where issues are identified.