Modern Slavery Statement — Docklands Skip Hire

Docklands Skip Hire is committed to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour in our operations and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our policies, procedures and ongoing actions to ensure that people working for or with our skip hire company are treated with dignity. We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of exploitation and expect the same standards from our partners and contractors.

We recognise that waste management and skip hire services can be exposed to risks of exploitation in certain sectors. As a responsible employer and service provider, Docklands skip hire evaluates risk across recruitment, subcontracting and logistics to identify areas where modern slavery risks may occur. Our workforce and managers receive training on recognising signs of exploitation and on how to act if concerns arise.

The requirement for transparency underpins our approach. This Docklands Skip Hire modern slavery statement summarises responsibilities, reporting channels and our commitment to continuous improvement. We maintain records of due diligence, and we expect suppliers to meet our standards as part of contractual terms.

Our zero-tolerance policy is explicit: any confirmed instance of forced labour, debt bondage, or trafficking will result in immediate action. That action may include termination of contracts, referral to authorities and remediation for affected individuals. We believe that a clear stance and swift enforcement are essential to eradicating exploitation from our business ecosystem.

Supplier audits form a core part of our prevention strategy. We operate a risk-based audit programme that includes:

• Pre-qualification checks on recruitment practices and subcontractor labour use.
• Periodic site visits and documentation audits to verify compliance.
• Contract clauses requiring suppliers to cooperate with investigations and provide corrective action plans.

Audits combine desk-based reviews and on-site assessments where necessary. We prioritise suppliers in high-risk categories for more frequent checks and will escalate findings for immediate remediation if there is evidence of worker exploitation.

We maintain multiple reporting channels to ensure that concerns about modern slavery can be raised safely and promptly. Employees, contractors and third parties are encouraged to use internal reporting mechanisms or to report anonymously where preferred. Our channels include protected internal whistleblowing routes, an independent reporting line, and a designated compliance team who manage investigations.

All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly. We apply confidentiality safeguards and provide support to individuals affected by suspected exploitation, including access to specialist advice and welfare assistance. Our process ensures that no worker faces retaliation for raising concerns, and any attempt to intimidate a reporter results in disciplinary action.

In addition to internal channels, our procurement contracts require suppliers to provide evidence of their own grievance mechanisms and to permit mutually agreed audits. We aim to strengthen transparency by encouraging supply chain partners to adopt comparable policies and to report annually on their anti-slavery measures.

Governance and accountability

Governance of anti-slavery measures is overseen by senior management. Responsibilities include policy maintenance, oversight of supplier audits and ensuring that resources are available for training and remediation. Senior leaders sign off on the modern slavery statement and are accountable for its implementation.

Annual review and continuous improvement

We conduct an annual review of this statement and our policies to assess effectiveness and adapt to emerging risks. The review examines audit outcomes, training completion rates, reported incidents and remediation measures, and it informs updates to our procurement and HR procedures.

By publishing this Docklands Skip Hire anti-slavery statement, we reaffirm our commitment to ethical operations and to working collaboratively with suppliers, industry bodies and enforcement authorities to eradicate modern slavery across the skip hire and waste services sector. We will continue to strengthen due diligence, expand targeted audits and maintain clear, accessible reporting channels to protect workers and uphold human rights.