Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Canary Wharf

Skip Hire Canary Wharf is committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and the supply chain. This modern slavery statement sets out our position and the practical steps we take to ensure that modern slavery is not present in our business or our partnerships. We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward exploitation and are committed to acting ethically, transparently and with integrity.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy and Principles

We enforce a strict zero-tolerance stance: any evidence of forced labour, debt bondage, human trafficking, or exploitative practices will trigger immediate action. Our skip hire in Canary Wharf services are run under policies that require staff and third parties to comply with labour and human rights standards. We expect suppliers to uphold the same values and make these obligations explicit in contractual terms.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We conduct risk-based due diligence across our supply chain and carry out targeted supplier audits. These checks focus on labour practices, recruitment processes, working hours, wages, right-to-work documentation and health and safety. Our supplier audit programme includes:

• document reviews and contractual verification;
• on-site inspections where risk is identified;
• interviews and worker welfare checks;
• remediation plans when non-compliance is found.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide secure reporting channels for staff, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about modern slavery. Reports can be submitted anonymously through internal hotlines and raised directly to our compliance team. All reports are treated confidentially and investigated promptly. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and outline clear procedures for escalation, investigation, and corrective action.

We maintain a firm approach to investigations: allegations are assessed, corroborating evidence sought, and, where breaches are confirmed, swift remedial steps are taken. This can include terminating supplier relationships, requiring corrective action plans, and referral to law enforcement where necessary. Our Canary Wharf skip hire operations require documented proof of lawful employment and thorough background checks for agents that recruit labour.

Training and Capacity Building

We deliver regular training to our staff and management on recognising signs of modern slavery, responsible recruitment, and how to make a report. Suppliers and sub-contractors supplying skip hire services in Canary Wharf are informed of our standards and receive guidance materials. We use a mix of classroom sessions, e-learning modules and scenario-based workshops to embed awareness across the organisation.

Our supplier audits are repeated on a scheduled basis and following any change in risk profile. Audits examine subcontracting chains, payment practices and worker treatment. Where systemic issues are identified, we engage suppliers in capacity building and monitor progress against agreed corrective actions. We prioritise audits on higher-risk categories such as temporary labour providers and multi-tiered subcontractors.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

We review this modern slavery statement annually to measure effectiveness, update risk assessments and adapt our due diligence and audit processes. The annual review considers investigation outcomes, audit findings, training completion rates, and feedback from stakeholders. We aim for continuous improvement in our anti-slavery controls and update contractual terms and procurement practices based on lessons learned.

In closing, Skip Hire Canary Wharf reaffirms its commitment to eliminating modern slavery from its operations and supply chains. We will continue to enforce a zero-tolerance policy, expand supplier audits, maintain robust reporting channels, and conduct an annual review of our policies and practices to ensure they remain effective. We recognise our responsibility to the communities we serve and will persist in strengthening measures to identify and eradicate any form of exploitation within skip hire services across Canary Wharf and the wider supply chain.