Chelsea Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

Chelsea Skip Hire is committed to preventing modern slavery and forced labour in all aspects of our operations. This Modern Slavery Statement describes our approach to eliminating slavery and human trafficking across our business and supply chains. Our stance is clear: we operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of exploitation. We require all employees, contractors and partners to comply with ethical standards and applicable laws.

We set out robust governance arrangements to support our anti-slavery and human trafficking commitments. Senior management leads our modern slavery policy and ensures resources are allocated to compliance programmes. The company undertakes risk assessments to identify areas susceptible to forced labour and exploitation within waste management, transport and subcontracted services. This Chelsea Skip Hire modern slavery policy is reviewed as part of our procurement and HR processes.

Our procurement and supplier management processes embed expectations that suppliers must meet labour standards, fair pay and safe working conditions. We conduct supplier due diligence and require contractual assurances that there is no slavery or forced labour in their operations. The supplier code of conduct includes requirements for transparency, documentation of working hours, and verification of worker identity.

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, which means any credible allegation triggers investigation and corrective action. Strong disciplinary measures, up to termination of contracts and referral to authorities, will be applied where violations are confirmed. Our anti-slavery commitment extends to recruitment practices to prevent coercion, debt bondage and withholding of documents.

Training and awareness are central to enforcing our position on slavery and human trafficking. We provide targeted training for procurement teams, site managers and supervisors to recognise signs of exploitation and to respond appropriately. Staff are encouraged to raise concerns through safe channels; we promote a culture where speaking up is supported and protected.

To support these measures, Chelsea Skip Hire operates a series of reporting channels and whistleblowing mechanisms. Employees and third parties can report suspicions confidentially and anonymously where required. All reports are logged, assessed and, where necessary, escalated to a dedicated compliance team for investigation.

We undertake regular supplier audits and site inspections to verify compliance with our standards. These include documentary checks, worker interviews and assessments of subcontractor practices. Our supplier audits program prioritises high-risk categories such as labour hire, manual sorting operations and low-skilled service contracts, using a risk-based approach to target resources effectively.

Our due diligence process combines screening, contractual obligations and periodic re-assessment. New suppliers are subject to onboarding checks, while established vendors undergo periodic evaluations. Instances of non-compliance result in corrective action plans; persistent failure to remediate may lead to contract termination and exclusion from future tenders.

We keep records of all audit outcomes and corrective actions, and maintain an escalation framework to ensure timely resolution of issues. Our procurement team works collaboratively with suppliers to build capacity and share best practices for preventing forced labour and improving worker welfare.