Chiswick Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

Chiswick Skip Hire is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps that Chiswick skip hire and its affiliated operations take to prevent slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains and our own business. We declare a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, child labour or exploitation.

We operate across local waste management and recycling services under several trading names, including Chiswick skips and Chiswick waste services, and maintain policies designed to ensure that our procurement and operational practices reflect our moral and legal obligations. Our policy applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers, and is communicated clearly through our employee handbook and supplier documentation.

As part of our modern-slavery statement approach, Chiswick SkipHire undertakes regular due diligence on suppliers and partners. We employ a risk-based approach to supplier audits to identify areas where modern slavery risks may be higher, such as subcontracted labour on construction or clearance projects, or in low-wage support services.

Our

Zero-Tolerance Policy

is unequivocal: any supplier, contractor or employee found to be engaging in practices that amount to modern slavery will face immediate remedial action, which may include contract termination and referral to appropriate authorities. We require suppliers to confirm compliance with our standards and to permit independent verification where necessary.

To support this stance we have implemented a series of supplier audits and monitoring processes. These include:

• Pre-contract risk assessment and screening for new suppliers, with specific checks for labour practices and wage compliance.
• Periodic on-site audits and virtual reviews targeting high-risk categories of supply, including labour providers for skip loading and transport.
• Documentation reviews to confirm right to work, pay records, and safe working conditions.

We provide clear

reporting channels

for concerns about modern slavery. Employees and external stakeholders can raise issues through internal reporting mechanisms that are designed to protect whistleblowers and ensure confidentiality. We encourage the use of these channels for reporting suspected instances of exploitation, and we investigate all allegations thoroughly and promptly.

Reports are handled by a designated compliance team that assesses severity, assigns remedial actions and coordinates with legal and human resources. We also train managers to recognise the signs of exploitation and to respond in line with our policies. Our reporting framework is designed to ensure that any suspicion of trafficking, forced labour or related abuses is escalated without delay.

In line with our commitment to continuous improvement, Chiswick skip-hire conducts an annual review of our policies and processes. This annual review evaluates the effectiveness of our supplier audits, the responsiveness of our reporting channels, and the ongoing relevance of our training and communication materials.

Outcomes from the yearly review are used to refine our approach, increase the focus on high-risk suppliers, and strengthen contractual clauses to ensure supplier accountability. We also benchmark our practices against sector guidance and incorporate best practice from the broader waste and recycling industry.

Governance of this modern slavery statement rests with senior leadership who are responsible for oversight and for ensuring resources are available to implement required actions. Chiswick Skip Hire champions a culture where dignity, fairness and safety are central, and where exploitation is not tolerated under any circumstances.

We will continue to publish updates on our progress and to work with partners across the value chain to eradicate modern slavery. This statement is reviewed annually and revised as necessary to reflect changes in law, business operations, or emerging risks related to human trafficking and forced labour.