Modern Slavery Statement for East Ham Skip Hire

East Ham Skip Hire publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to declare our clear stance: we will not tolerate modern slavery, forced labour, or human trafficking in any part of our business or supply chain. This modern slavery statement sets out our approach to preventing exploitation, how we monitor suppliers, and the channels we provide for raising concerns.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards slavery and human trafficking. All colleagues, contractors and partners are made aware that exploitation is unacceptable. We set contractual expectations requiring adherence to the principles of the anti-slavery policy, and we embed these provisions into procurement and subcontract arrangements.

This slavery and human trafficking statement applies to all operations and to the goods and services supplied to us. Our commitment includes continual risk assessment across our logistics, waste management and operational services. We use different terminology such as anti-slavery statement and slavery and human trafficking statement to reinforce clarity across audiences.

We recognise our responsibility to assess and manage modern slavery risks. Our procurement teams map the supply chain and maintain a risk register. Key supplier categories are evaluated for vulnerability to exploitation and poor working conditions. We maintain a list of approved suppliers and require declarations that labour practices meet legal and ethical standards.

Supplier audits form a central part of our prevention efforts. We conduct a combination of desktop due diligence and physical audits where appropriate. Audits assess employment records, working hours, wage payments and right-to-work checks. Non-conformances trigger corrective action plans and, where necessary, termination of contracts. Our audit programme targets high-risk suppliers with increased frequency and depth.

Reporting Channels and Protections

East Ham Skip Hire provides clear reporting channels for suspicions or allegations. Employees and third parties can raise concerns confidentially through internal reporting lines and designated escalation routes. We encourage the use of formal reporting channels and ensure no retaliation for good-faith reports. Reports are investigated promptly and robustly, with outcomes recorded and appropriate remedial steps taken.

To support compliance, we provide training and awareness to staff and procurement teams. Training covers the indicators of modern slavery, how to escalate concerns, and contractual compliance checks. We also emphasise the importance of ethical recruitment practices and the prohibition of recruitment fees being charged to workers.

We set out clear supplier requirements in our contracts and tender documents. These include rights to audit, requirements for transparent payroll and employment records, and clauses enabling suspension or termination for modern slavery breaches. Our compliance approach includes continuous engagement, improvement plans and use of supplier audits to verify adherence.

Annual review and continuous improvement are embedded in our governance. We publish this modern slavery statement and review it at least once every year to reflect new risks, improvements in our processes, and outcomes from investigations and audits. The review includes assessment of reporting channel effectiveness, audit results, training completion rates and corrective actions.