Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Wallington

Skip Hire Wallington is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach to exploitation and the practical steps our Wallington skip hire business takes to identify, mitigate and remedy risks. We recognise our responsibility across the supply chain and to the communities we serve, and we make a clear, uncompromising commitment to ethical labour standards.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, child labour, debt bondage, involuntary prison labour or human trafficking. Our policy applies to every part of the organisation and across all roles, contractors and subcontractors engaged by the company. All employees and suppliers are expected to comply with this policy as a condition of their engagement with our skip-hire Wallington services.

Our approach is founded on prevention, detection and remediation. We require all direct suppliers to confirm compliance with labour and human rights standards, including the right to work, appropriate wages, working hours and safe conditions. For indirect suppliers, we prioritise high-risk categories and maintain documented checks to reduce exposure to labour exploitation.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We carry out robust supplier audits and risk assessments. As part of our supplier management programme, Wallington skip hire undertakes:

• Pre-engagement screening to verify identity, legal status and labour policies;
• Periodic audits focused on payroll, recruitment practices and worker welfare;
• Corrective action plans where issues are identified, with follow-up audits to ensure compliance.

Audits combine document reviews, interviews and site inspections. We prioritise suppliers in high-risk sectors and those operating through multiple tiers. If non-compliance is identified, we require a remediation plan with clear milestones; persistent failures may lead to contract termination. Our procurement team receives specialized training to recognise indicators of modern slavery and to escalate concerns promptly.

Reporting Channels and Worker Protection

We provide multiple reporting channels to make it easy and safe to raise concerns. Employees, temporary staff and third parties can use confidential mechanisms to report suspected exploitation. Channels include anonymous reporting lines, secure email reporting and designated welfare officers. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and with confidentiality to protect whistleblowers.

Our reporting process emphasises support and remediation for victims. When a case is confirmed, we ensure immediate protection for the affected person, including temporary reassignment, access to medical care and, where necessary, liaison with appropriate authorities. We work with local agencies and charities to provide practical support and to ensure recovery and, where appropriate, compensation.

As part of our continuous improvement programme, skip-hire Wallington publishes an annual assessment of supply chain risks, improvements made and planned actions. We use performance indicators such as audit completion rates, number of supplier corrective actions and the time taken to resolve issues. These metrics drive accountability across procurement, operations and senior management.

The Board and senior leadership oversee an annual review of our modern slavery controls to ensure they remain effective and proportionate. This review informs policy updates, training rollouts and resource allocation. We reaffirm our strong commitment to combatting modern slavery across the business and to working collaboratively with partners and the community. In summary, Skip-Hire Wallington (our preferred style) will continue to maintain a zero-tolerance stance, conduct supplier audits, provide safe reporting channels and perform a rigorous annual review to strengthen protections for vulnerable workers.