Abbey Wood Skip Hire confirms its commitment to preventing modern slavery in all forms across its operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement (also referred to as our modern slavery policy) explains the actions we take to identify, prevent and address risks of forced labour, human trafficking and related abuses. We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of slavery and will take decisive action where concerns are identified.

Modern Slavery Statement for Abbey Wood Skip Hire

This anti-slavery statement applies to all employees, subcontractors and suppliers engaged by Abbey Wood Skip Hire. It sets out the standards we expect from our business partners and the steps we take internally to maintain compliance with relevant anti-slavery and human trafficking obligations. Our slavery and human trafficking statement underlines that exploitation is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in our business or supply chain.

We require all suppliers and contractors to adhere to our anti-slavery policy and to demonstrate compliance through documentation and behaviour. Our procurement process includes risk-based due diligence to identify higher-risk relationships, and we reserve the right to terminate contracts where modern slavery risks are not addressed. The company expects that all suppliers provide safe working conditions, fair pay and the right to leave employment freely.

Supplier audits and due diligence

We conduct regular supplier audits and assessments to verify compliance with our standards. Key elements of our supplier audit program include:

• Risk-based screening of new and existing suppliers;
• On-site inspections and document reviews where risks are higher;
• Contractual clauses that require compliance with our anti-slavery requirements;
• Corrective action plans for identified non-compliances and follow-up audits.

These measures form part of a continuous monitoring framework designed to detect and remediate any indicators of forced labour or trafficking.

To support transparency we include contractual obligations that require suppliers to allow audits, provide worker records and demonstrate remediation steps. Our procurement team receives training on identifying unusual labour practices and is empowered to escalate concerns for immediate investigation.

Abbey Wood Skip Hire provides clear reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns. We maintain confidential and, where requested, anonymous routes for reporting suspected modern slavery, and we protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Examples of our reporting channels include internal hotlines, dedicated reporting emails and escalation to senior management for urgent matters. All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly.

Reporting channels and response

When a report is received we take the following actions: initial assessment, risk classification, investigation, engagement with the supplier or contractor, and where necessary, termination of the relationship. Remediation is designed to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of affected workers and to comply with legal obligations. We cooperate with law enforcement and relevant authorities if criminal activity is suspected.

Governance of modern slavery initiatives sits with senior leadership who review progress and ensure accountability. We maintain training programs to raise awareness among staff and provide procurement teams with tools to spot and act on red flags. Abbey Wood Skip Hire uses performance metrics and audit outcomes to drive continuous improvement.

Our approach includes embedding anti-slavery obligations into supplier contracts, regular supplier audits, and clear remediation pathways. Where non-compliance is identified, we pursue proportionate actions that protect victims and aim to prevent recurrence. We will not accept practices that undermine worker rights or dignity.

We publish this modern slavery declaration to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to eradicate slavery from our operations and supply network. This declaration is part of our broader corporate responsibility and ethical sourcing commitments.

We will review and update this statement at least annually. The annual review process includes assessment of audit findings, policy effectiveness, training coverage and supplier performance, and it will inform further improvements in our anti-slavery and human trafficking controls. Abbey Wood Skip Hire remains resolute in the belief that continuous vigilance, supplier engagement and strong governance are essential to preventing modern slavery.