Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Norwood

Skip Hire Norwood declares a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. As a responsible provider of skip hire norwood services, we commit to identifying, preventing and remedying any form of forced labour, bonded labour, or exploitation that could be associated with our business activities. This statement sets out the steps we take to reduce risk and the expectations we place on partners and subcontractors.

Our company, operating under the trading name SkipHire Norwood, recognises that the waste management and skip hire sector can be exposed to modern slavery risks. We have adopted clear policies, staff training and procurement standards to guard against exploitation. We will not tolerate any conduct that undermines worker rights, and we will act swiftly and decisively where breaches are identified.

Policies, Controls and Supplier Audits

We maintain a compliance framework which includes a zero-tolerance policy embedded in our procurement contracts. Our supplier due diligence process is risk-based and proportionate: suppliers must confirm compliance with anti-slavery requirements and provide evidence of responsible labour practices. We conduct regular supplier audits and reviews, prioritising high-risk suppliers and those providing labour-intensive services.

Audit activities for Norwood skip hire contractors include document checks, on-site inspections where appropriate, and periodic self-assessments. Our audit criteria focus on:

• Verification of employment contracts and working hours
• Payment and wage records to ensure fair pay
• Safe working conditions and freedom of movement
• Recruitment practices and subcontractor oversight

Reporting Channels and Worker Protection

We provide multiple, confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about modern slavery or exploitation. These channels include anonymous reporting mechanisms and a direct escalation path to senior compliance staff. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and, where necessary, referred to the appropriate authorities.

Skip hire Norwood has established clear whistleblowing protections and ensures there are no reprisals for those who raise concerns in good faith. We also encourage suppliers to adopt similar reporting channels and to notify us immediately if they identify any instances of forced labour or trafficking in their operations or supply chains.

Training is an essential pillar of our approach. Employees involved in procurement, operations and human resources receive regular training on identifying modern slavery risks and the mechanics of our reporting channels. Senior management are accountable for ensuring these controls are implemented, and we review internal policies to improve detection and response.

Where an audit or report indicates non-compliance, we take corrective action that may include remediation plans, supplier improvement programmes or termination of contracts in severe cases. Our remediation approach centres on the welfare of affected workers and aims to prevent recurrence by strengthening controls and oversight.

Annual Review: We undertake an annual review of our modern slavery risks and the effectiveness of our policies. The review examines supplier audit outcomes, incident reports, training completion rates and changes in legal or sector-specific risk profiles. Findings inform our continuous improvement plan, updates to procurement clauses and targeted risk mitigation activities for the following year.

As a local provider of skip hire services in Norwood, we are committed to transparency and continual improvement. We will keep working with stakeholders, suppliers and industry peers to share best practices and raise standards across the sector. Our aim is to ensure that Skip Hire Norwood and all associated partners operate free from modern slavery.

This statement is approved by senior leadership and reflects our ongoing commitment to uphold the human rights of everyone involved in our operations and supply chain. We will update this statement annually and communicate progress through our policy channels and stakeholder reports.

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