Modern Slavery Statement — Shepherds Bush Skip Hire Commitment

Shepherds Bush Skip Hire is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all our operations and supply chain. This statement sets out our approach to anti-slavery and human trafficking, and reflects our position as a responsible skip-hire provider in Shepherds Bush and the surrounding areas. We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, bonded labour, or human trafficking in our services. Our modern slavery policy applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged with Shepherd's Bush Skip Hire.

We declare a clear zero-tolerance policy on exploitation and coercion. All staff receive training designed to help them recognise signs of abuse, and managers are required to escalate any concerns. The policy is communicated across the business and forms part of our induction for new workers. As a local Shepherds Bush skip-hire company, we make clear that unethical labour practices will not be tolerated within our operations or by our business partners.

Our compliance framework is based on relevant UK laws and best-practice standards. We require that all contractors and suppliers adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct which explicitly prohibits modern slavery practices. The scope of this statement covers Shepherds Bush Skip Hire's core activities including skip delivery, waste collection, recycling operations and subcontracted services. We regularly review and update our policies to ensure alignment with evolving legal requirements and sector standards.

Supplier due diligence is central to our approach. We conduct supplier audits and risk assessments to identify potential exposure to modern slavery risks. Audit processes include document reviews, site visits where necessary, and worker interviews to verify working conditions. Our procurement team requires evidence of employment practices, wage records and identity checks for staff supplied by third parties. If concerns are identified, we take immediate corrective action and may terminate contracts where remedial steps are not sufficient.

In practice, our supplier audits include the following measures:

• Verification of right-to-work and contractual terms;
• Assessment of recruitment and labour supply chains;
• Checks for fee-charging recruiters and any form of debt bondage;
• On-site inspections and documented action plans for remediation.

We combine proactive audits with stakeholder engagement, requiring our larger suppliers to provide modern slavery statements of their own. For smaller subcontractors, we use targeted questionnaires and periodic spot-checks. Our aim is to maintain supply chain transparency for all services branded as Shepherds Bush skips and Shepherds Bush skip hire services.

Reporting channels are available to all workers, customers and partners to raise concerns confidentially and safely. We provide secure internal reporting mechanisms and a whistleblowing process that protects informants from retaliation. Reports are handled promptly by our compliance team and, where appropriate, escalated to external authorities. The channels are clearly described in our policies and staff are encouraged to use them whenever they suspect modern slavery, forced labour or unfair practices.

We also maintain a clear governance structure to manage modern slavery risks. Senior leadership regularly reviews progress, ensuring accountability for anti-slavery measures. The board receives updates on audit outcomes, remediation actions and training completion rates. These governance steps reinforce our company-wide commitment and help embed ethical practices across every level of the business, including those engaged in Shepherds Bush skip-hire operations.

An annual review forms part of our continual improvement process. Each year, Shepherds Bush Skip Hire will review the effectiveness of its policies, the results of supplier audits, incidents reported through our channels, and the outcomes of any remediation efforts. We will update our risk assessments, refresh training materials and refine supplier controls accordingly. This ongoing review cycle helps us strengthen protections against modern slavery and demonstrates our sustained commitment to responsible skip-hire and waste management practices.