Modern Slavery Statement — Havering Skip Hire

Havering Skip Hire is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach to identifying, preventing and responding to the risks of forced labour, debt bondage, human trafficking and other forms of exploitation across our skip hire and waste management services. We adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery and require the same standards from our suppliers, contractors and partners.

Our Commitment and Policy Framework

Our policy framework is built around clear, enforceable principles. All employees, subcontractors and suppliers working with Havering skip hire operations must comply with our Code of Conduct, which explicitly prohibits forced labour and exploitative practices. We provide mandatory training for staff to recognise indicators of slavery and to understand their responsibilities under this policy. We will not tolerate any breach of these principles, and violations will result in disciplinary action or termination of contracts.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We carry out risk-based due diligence across our supply chain. This includes supplier pre-qualification, contract clauses that require compliance with anti-slavery laws, and targeted audits of high-risk suppliers. Our supplier audit programme covers:

• Verification of worker status and working conditions;
• Review of recruitment practices to prevent debt bondage;
• On-site inspections and documentation checks where necessary;
• Corrective action plans and follow-up audits for identified non-compliance.

Where audits identify concerns, Havering Skip-Hire will work with suppliers to remediate issues quickly. If a supplier is unwilling or unable to remedy a breach, we will terminate the business relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide multiple reporting channels so employees, contractors and third parties can raise concerns safely and confidentially. These include a confidential helpline and a secure online reporting portal as part of our internal speak-up procedures. Reports can be made anonymously where desired. All concerns related to modern slavery are treated seriously and investigated promptly by trained staff. Protection against retaliation is guaranteed for anyone who reports in good faith. Key elements of our reporting approach include:

• Confidential reporting with assured non-retaliation;
• Clear investigation protocols and documented follow-up;
• Support for victims, including safe referral to specialist services where appropriate;
• Transparency in outcomes while maintaining privacy of individuals involved.

Monitoring, KPIs and Annual Review

We monitor performance through a set of key performance indicators (KPIs) that track audit completion rates, corrective action timeliness and the number of concerns raised and resolved. These KPIs are reviewed by senior management quarterly and inform continuous improvement. Our annual review process includes a formal evaluation of the effectiveness of our policies, training, due diligence and reporting mechanisms. The results of the annual review are used to update risk assessments, refine audit scope and allocate resources to higher-risk areas of the supply chain.

As part of our ongoing commitment, Havering Skip Company will publish updates to this statement as necessary and will re-evaluate our controls and supplier engagement strategies at least once every year. We will continue to raise awareness internally and with our business partners, ensuring that prevention of modern slavery remains a core component of how our skip hire services operate. This statement applies across all operations and to all variations of our name including Havering Skips and Havering skip hire services, reflecting our unified stance: exploitation has no place in our industry.