Rotherhithe Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

Rotherhithe Skip Hire confirms its commitment to combatting slavery, forced labour and human trafficking in all forms. This modern slavery statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy and the practical steps we take to prevent exploitation across our operations and supply chains. We recognise that preventing modern slavery requires ongoing vigilance, clear processes and a culture that encourages reporting and remediation.

Policy and Principles

Our anti-slavery policy applies to all staff, contractors and suppliers engaged by Rotherhithe Skip Hire. We maintain a zero-tolerance stance towards any form of modern slavery or servitude, including forced labour, bonded labour and human trafficking. All employees are expected to adhere to the policy; breaches will be treated as serious misconduct. The policy emphasises fair recruitment, lawful contracts and the protection of vulnerable workers.

We operate a risk-based due diligence process as part of this modern slavery declaration, concentrating on areas of higher vulnerability within our business and our waste management and skip hire supply chain. Our procurement procedures include pre-contract checks and contractual clauses that require suppliers to comply with anti-slavery obligations, to provide information on labour practices, and to permit audits where risk is identified.

We maintain a programme of

supplier audits and monitoring

to verify compliance. Where suppliers are classified as higher risk, we conduct site visits, document reviews and interviews to confirm working conditions and recruitment practices. Audit outcomes determine follow-up actions: corrective action plans, temporary suspension of engagement or contract termination for serious breaches. Audits are prioritised by risk, scope and criticality to our operations.

Our due diligence measures include:

• Pre-contract screening of labour providers, transport partners and major suppliers;
• Periodic supplier audits and documentary verification of pay, hours and contracts;
• Mandatory contractual anti-slavery clauses and the right to inspect records;
• Training and capacity building for suppliers on ethical recruitment and employment.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Rotherhithe Skip Hire provides secure reporting channels to enable employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns quickly and confidentially. We support anonymous reports where desired and guarantee protection from retaliation for good faith reporting. Reports are triaged by senior management and investigated promptly. Where allegations are substantiated we implement remediation for affected individuals and take appropriate disciplinary or contractual action.

Our approach to compliance also includes recruitment checks, induction training and regular awareness sessions for staff responsible for procurement and subcontractor management. We require evidence of lawful right to work, transparent wage records and safe working conditions for all on-site and contracted personnel. In instances where modern slavery risks are detected, we collaborate with relevant authorities and support mechanisms to ensure victims receive protection and assistance.

Remediation and continuous improvement are embedded in our response framework. When non-compliance is discovered, we act to remediate harm, review contractual relationships and improve controls to prevent recurrence. Lessons learned feed into supplier selection criteria, contractual standards and our training curriculum. We also encourage suppliers to adopt best practice and to share information that strengthens the whole sector’s resistance to exploitation.

Annual Review and Public Accountability — This anti-slavery statement will be reviewed at least annually by Rotherhithe Skip Hire senior leadership to ensure it remains effective and proportionate to identified risks. The review covers audit findings, report outcomes, training completion rates and progress on corrective actions. We commit to continuous improvement in our anti-slavery measures and to publishing an updated statement each year reflecting progress and future priorities. By maintaining clear policies, supplier audits, robust reporting channels and a regular annual review, Rotherhithe Skip Hire reaffirms its enduring commitment to eradicating modern slavery from our operations and supply chain.