Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Shadwell Commitment

Skip Hire Shadwell is fully committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations. This statement sets out our approach to identifying, preventing and mitigating the risk of forced labour within our business and supply chain. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of exploitation and are committed to continuous improvement in ethical sourcing and labour practices.

We recognise that as a local provider of skip hire in Shadwell and related waste management services, we have a responsibility to ensure respect for human rights. Our policy applies to all staff, subcontractors and suppliers engaged by Shadwell skip hire or any of our joint ventures. The Board has approved this policy and expects managers at all levels to implement and enforce it.

Policy implementation is guided by clear standards, mandatory training and documented procedures. We require all procurement and site managers to assess labour risks during supplier selection and contract renewal. Key measures include supplier due diligence, contractual clauses prohibiting forced labour, and requirements for safe working conditions and lawful pay. Our staff are trained to recognise indicators of modern slavery and to escalate concerns swiftly.

Supplier Audits, Monitoring and Procurement Standards

Supplier audits form a central part of our approach. We operate a risk-based audit programme for suppliers to SkipHire Shadwell, prioritising those with higher exposure to labour or recruitment risks. Audits combine documentary review, on-site inspections and worker interviews. Audit findings inform corrective action plans and, where necessary, contractual consequences up to termination for non-compliance.

To ensure consistent standards we maintain a supplier code of conduct that sets out expectations on working hours, wages, freedom of movement and recruitment practices. Our procurement team evaluates suppliers against these criteria and integrates labour-risk scoring into tender decisions. We use third-party verification for higher-risk relationships and require evidence of genuine payroll, identity checks and transparency in recruitment fees.

Reporting channels and protection for whistleblowers

We provide multiple secure routes for raising concerns about potential modern slavery, including internal reporting lines and anonymous channels. All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and offer support mechanisms for affected individuals. Staff and contractors are encouraged to raise issues through the following channels:

• Internal incident reporting to management or a nominated ethics officer;
• Anonymous reporting via our confidential hotline or secure form;
• Escalation to senior leadership for complex or high-risk cases.

We document and track all reports, ensuring timely investigation and remedial action where required. Where evidence indicates modern slavery, we work with law enforcement and specialist support organisations to secure victim protection and remediation. Our approach emphasises remediation, prevention and learning, avoiding practices that punish victims for acts of exploitation.

Annual review and continuous improvement are embedded in our governance. The Board receives a yearly report summarising audit outcomes, incident statistics and progress against key performance indicators. This review includes analysis of supplier performance, training completion rates and the effectiveness of reporting channels. Findings inform policy updates, resource allocation and future training priorities for the whole organisation.

In closing, Skip Hire Shadwell reaffirms its determination to eradicate modern slavery from our business and supply chain. We will maintain a zero-tolerance approach, strengthen supplier audits, support safe and confidential reporting channels and conduct a rigorous annual review to ensure accountability. Through transparent action and consistent oversight we aim to protect workers, uphold human rights and maintain the highest ethical standards in skip-hire operations across Shadwell and surrounding communities.

Approved by the Board of Directors and published as the company statement on modern slavery for the reporting period.