Modern Slavery Statement for Skip Hire Fitzrovia

Skip Hire Fitzrovia is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. This statement sets out our firm stance and the practical steps we take to identify, prevent and remediate any modern slavery risks associated with our business activities. We adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards exploitation and forced labour, and this commitment underpins our procurement, workforce and partner relationships across the skip hire sector.

Our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery is non-negotiable: we require every person and supplier working with our services to adhere to ethical labour standards. At skip hire Fitzrovia we emphasise transparency, lawful employment and respect for workers’ rights. We make clear contractual expectations that prohibit any form of servitude, involuntary labour or human trafficking and we reserve the right to act decisively should breaches be discovered.

We recognise that the risk profile for a local waste management business and a Fitzrovia skip hire provider can vary, so we maintain proportionate controls. Our supplier due diligence process includes risk-based screening, references and contract clauses. Where necessary we deploy enhanced checks for higher-risk suppliers, including those providing manual labour or logistical services, and we document each assessment to ensure clear accountability and traceability.

Our published policies—covering employment, ethics and anti-slavery—are embedded in procurement and contracting. We require suppliers to confirm compliance with applicable laws and our anti-slavery expectations as part of their contract. For Fitzrovia skip hire partners, contractual terms include specific anti-slavery clauses, audit rights and mandatory remediation plans should non-compliance be identified.

Supplier audits form a central pillar of our assurance programme. Audits may be conducted on-site or remotely and typically assess worker documentation, recruitment practices, wage payments and working conditions. Key audit activities include:

• Verification of employment contracts and payroll records
• Interviews with workers where appropriate and safe
• Review of recruitment and subcontracting chains

Audit findings are recorded and followed by corrective action plans; persistent failure to meet standards will result in contract termination.

To support continuous improvement, we also operate supplier scorecards and periodic spot checks for Skip-Hire Fitzrovia vendors. These tools help prioritise suppliers for audit and target resources to areas of greatest risk.

We provide multiple safe reporting channels for workers, suppliers and members of the public to raise concerns about potential modern slavery. Reports may be made through confidential internal mechanisms and are handled with sensitivity and, where requested, in confidence. We encourage early reporting and provide clear escalation routes, ensuring each allegation is assessed and, if substantiated, promptly addressed with appropriate remedial action.

Training and awareness are integral to our approach. Staff and frontline teams receive regular training on recognising indicators of exploitation and on how to use reporting channels. We promote an organisational culture where people feel empowered to speak up. This training is refreshed periodically to reflect emerging risks within the skip-hire and waste management industry.

Our modern slavery statement and associated policies are reviewed at least annually and whenever significant changes occur in our operations or supply chain. The annual review assesses the effectiveness of our controls, supplier audit outcomes, training uptake and incident responses. Results from the review inform updates to policy, procurement practices and resource allocation so that skip-hire in Fitzrovia and beyond continues to be managed responsibly.