Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Bayswater

Skip Hire Bayswater publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to affirm a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour in all forms across our operations and supply chain. As a provider of waste management and skip hire services, we recognise our responsibility to act with integrity and diligence. This statement sets out our approach to prevention, monitoring and continuous improvement in relation to modern slavery risks.

We are committed to ensuring that everyone who works for or with our company is treated fairly. Our zero tolerance approach extends to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by Skip Hire Bayswater, whether providing skip hire in Bayswater, vehicle maintenance, landfill services or general supplies. We will not tolerate exploitation and will take decisive action if issues are identified.

To implement that commitment we maintain clear policies, mandatory staff training and confidential reporting channels. The statement applies to the broader group and to our network of partners who support Bayswater skip hire operations. We require all suppliers to adhere to our standards through contractual terms and ongoing monitoring, and we expect the same ethical standards that we uphold within our own business.

We operate a risk-based due diligence framework for procurement and supplier management. Our process includes pre-qualification checks, verification of labour conditions and evidence-based screening for forced labour indicators in sectors where risks are higher. Suppliers to SkipHire Bayswater must confirm compliance with our anti-slavery requirements and provide documentation where requested.

Supplier audits are a cornerstone of our prevention measures. We conduct periodic on-site and remote audits of key vendors, focusing on recruitment practices, worker contracts, wage payments, working hours and living conditions where applicable. Audit findings are tracked and remediated through corrective action plans. Persistent non-compliance with our modern slavery standards may result in contract termination and removal from our approved vendor list.

To strengthen transparency we maintain a supplier code of conduct and include clauses in procurement agreements that require suppliers to notify us of any subcontracting arrangements. These measures help us oversee the extended supply chain for our skip hire services and associated logistics across Bayswater and surrounding areas.

We provide multiple secure and confidential reporting channels to enable workers, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Reports can be made internally through anonymous whistleblowing systems, and all allegations are treated seriously, investigated promptly and documented. The company ensures protection for whistleblowers and supports remediation where exploitation is identified.

Key elements of our reporting and remediation approach include:

• Clear, confidential reporting mechanisms for workers and third parties
• Timely investigation and escalation procedures
• Remediation plans focused on victim support and preventing recurrence
• Disciplinary action for managers or suppliers found to be complicit

We engage with external experts, specialist support services and, when necessary, law enforcement to ensure that victims receive appropriate assistance and that incidents are addressed effectively. Our aim is to remedy harm and prevent future occurrences across the full scope of our operations.

Annual review and continuous improvement are central to our strategy. Each year Skip Hire Bayswater performs a comprehensive review of policies, training uptake, audit results and reported incidents to assess effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement. The outcomes of the review inform updates to our risk register and drive resource allocation for priority actions.

We deliver mandatory training for all staff involved in procurement, HR and operations to strengthen awareness of modern slavery indicators and reporting responsibilities. Training is refreshed annually and adapted to reflect emerging risks in the waste management and skip hire sectors throughout Bayswater and adjacent communities.

This Modern Slavery Statement is approved by senior management and will be reviewed at least once every twelve months. Skip Hire Bayswater remains resolute in its commitment to combat modern slavery, enhance supplier transparency, and maintain a culture where exploitation is neither tolerated nor ignored.