Surbiton Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

Surbiton Skip Hire publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to confirm our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. This modern slavery policy reflects our zero-tolerance approach: we will not tolerate forced labour, servitude, or any exploitation. Our anti-slavery stance is embedded in company governance and operational practice, and every employee and contractor is expected to uphold these standards.

We set out clear expectations of suppliers and partners in procurement contracts and purchase terms. Our Surbiton skip hire slavery policy requires that suppliers comply with all relevant labour and human rights legislation. We emphasise vigilance in our waste management and skip hire activities and demand transparency across subcontractors, transport partners, and temporary labour providers.

This statement outlines how Surbiton Skip Hire implements due diligence, supplier audits, reporting channels, and an annual review process. We adopt a risk-based approach: prioritising areas of higher vulnerability to exploitation, including seasonal labour, logistics and third-party contractors working on-site. Our modern slavery statement for Surbiton Skip Hire is reviewed by senior management and forms part of our procurement and site management training.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We maintain robust due diligence procedures to identify and mitigate risks of modern slavery within our supply chain. Our actions include:

• Pre-engagement screening of new suppliers to assess labour practices and policies;
• Contract clauses that require compliance with anti-slavery laws and grant audit rights;
• Periodic supplier audits and on-site inspections focusing on recruitment practices, working hours and conditions, and subcontracting chains.

Supplier audits are conducted according to a risk-based schedule. High-risk suppliers are audited more frequently. Where audits identify non-compliance, we require corrective action plans and follow-up verification. If a supplier fails to take adequate remedial steps, we may suspend or terminate the relationship. Our goal is remediation whenever possible, but we retain the right to cease trading with entities that breach our zero-tolerance standards.

We also provide training and resources to accredited suppliers to raise awareness about signs of exploitation and to share best practices for ethical recruitment. These capacity-building efforts help embed the principles of this modern slavery policy across our operational footprint.

Reporting Channels and Support

To ensure concerns are raised and addressed promptly, Surbiton Skip Hire operates multiple reporting channels. Employees, contractors or third parties who suspect modern slavery can report through internal reporting lines or escalate to senior managers. We encourage anonymous reporting where appropriate and protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Our reporting framework is clear, accessible and responsive.

Reports are investigated by a dedicated compliance lead and, where necessary, escalated to our leadership team for remedial action. Investigations are conducted confidentially and proportionately, with support provided to victims, including safe work reallocation or suspension of offending contractors. We stress the importance of confidentiality and non-retaliation in all reports and follow-up actions.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement: Surbiton Skip Hire conducts an annual review of this anti-slavery statement and related procedures. The review evaluates the effectiveness of supplier audits, risk assessments, training programmes and reporting mechanisms. Findings are reported to senior management and used to update policies, contract terms and operational controls. We commit to continuous improvement and transparent governance.

In conclusion, this Surbiton Skip Hire anti-slavery statement reiterates our zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. We expect all workers, suppliers and partners to comply with these standards and to act responsibly. Our combination of due diligence, supplier audits, clear reporting channels, and an annual review cycle forms the backbone of our approach to preventing exploitation across the business.

Surbiton Skip Hire will continue to monitor developments in legislation and industry best practice, and will update this statement as required to strengthen our defences against modern slavery. By maintaining vigilance and working collaboratively with our supply chain, we aim to ensure that our operations remain free from forced labour and human trafficking.