Hanwell Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

Hanwell Skip Hire is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach and the measures we have implemented to identify, assess and mitigate the risk of slavery, forced labour and exploitation. Our anti-slavery statement applies to every part of our business and reflects our duty to uphold human rights.

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of slavery and human trafficking. All employees, contractors and suppliers are expected to comply with this policy and with our code of conduct. The policy is communicated to staff through training and induction and is reinforced in procurement documentation and contractual terms. Any breach of this policy may result in disciplinary action or termination of contracts.

Scope and commitments

Our slavery and human trafficking statement covers Hanwell Skip Hire's direct operations and our supply chain. We take steps to understand where risks may arise and to ensure that suppliers meet our standards. Our commitments include regular supplier due diligence, clear contractual obligations, and ongoing engagement to improve labour standards and responsible sourcing.

We conduct supplier audits and risk assessments proportionate to the size and nature of the relationship. These audits include document reviews, questionnaires and, where appropriate, site visits. Suppliers are evaluated for fair wages, working hours, recruitment practices and health and safety. Where issues are identified, we require corrective action plans and follow up until improvements are confirmed.

Procurement and supplier management

Our procurement teams use a tiered approach to manage risk in the supplier base. High-risk suppliers are subject to enhanced checks and contract clauses that allow Hanwell Skip Hire to suspend or terminate relationships if modern slavery concerns are substantiated. We also offer guidance and capacity building to suppliers to encourage best practice and transparency.

We use different tools to identify risk, including country-level risk indicators, sector analysis and supplier-provided information. Our anti-slavery measures extend beyond initial onboarding: we perform periodic reassessments and require suppliers to certify compliance with our human trafficking policy and expected labour standards.

Reporting channels are available for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected slavery or trafficking. We provide confidential reporting routes and protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Reports are investigated promptly and proportionately, with escalation to senior management where necessary. Findings inform remedial actions and improvements to our policies and controls.

Our grievance and reporting process encourages early reporting of potential issues. We document investigations, maintain records of outcomes and track corrective actions to completion. This approach supports transparency and accountability throughout Hanwell Skip Hire's operations and supply network.

We commit to an annual review of this anti-slavery statement and associated policies. The review evaluates the effectiveness of our actions — including training, supplier audits, reporting mechanisms and contractual protections — and identifies opportunities for enhancement. Results of the review lead to measurable improvements and updated risk mitigation strategies.

Training is central to embedding our modern slavery commitments. Staff receive regular education on recognising signs of exploitation and on how to use reporting channels. Key procurement and operations personnel receive tailored training on supplier audits, compliance checks and remediation processes so that our anti-slavery stance is operationalised across all teams.

We publish this Hanwell Skip Hire modern slavery statement to demonstrate accountability and to encourage continuous improvement. Our anti-slavery statement is informed by legal obligations, industry standards and stakeholder expectations. We will continue to work collaboratively with suppliers, peers and enforcement authorities to eradicate forced labour and exploitation from our sector.

This modern slavery and human trafficking declaration will be reviewed at least once every 12 months as part of our governance cycle to ensure that our policies, procedures and supplier oversight remain effective and proportionate to the risks identified.