Modern Slavery Statement for Skip Hire Raynes Park

Skip Hire Raynes Park affirms a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour in any form. This statement sets out our commitments and actions to prevent, detect and remediate modern slavery risks across our skip hire operations, sub-contractors and supply chain. We fully recognise our responsibility as a local provider of skip hire and waste services in Raynes Park and beyond, and we commit to taking proportionate steps to reduce the risk of exploitation.

Our Commitment and Principles

We operate with integrity and transparency. Skip Hire Raynes Park integrates the principles of responsible procurement into our everyday operations and insists that all third parties adhere to minimum standards of labour rights and dignity. Our approach is built on prevention, protection and partnership: prevention through robust policies, protection of affected people and partnership with suppliers, contractors and relevant authorities.

Scope and Applicability

This modern slavery statement covers all business units, including vehicle operations, waste handling, administration and subcontracted services such as labour supply, equipment maintenance and site clearance. Whether engaging with a local Raynes Park skip hire contractor, a national waste logistics partner or smaller sub-contractors, we expect compliance with laws and best practice addressing forced labour and exploitation.

Our zero-tolerance policy is embedded in workplace rules, procurement contracts and supplier codes of conduct. We will not tolerate any form of slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, or human trafficking in our operations or supply chains. Any allegation or evidence of such practices will trigger immediate investigation and decisive action, including contract termination and referral to the appropriate authorities.

We conduct supplier due diligence and audits to assure compliance. Supplier audits are risk-based and proportionate, focused on higher-risk categories such as temporary labour, transport and equipment maintenance. Audit measures include documentary reviews, worker interviews, and site inspections. Key audit actions include:

• Pre-contract risk assessments and vetting of new suppliers.
• Periodic on-site audits and remote reviews for ongoing suppliers.
• Corrective action plans and follow-up audits until compliance is verified.

We require clear contractual commitments from every supplier to uphold labour standards; these clauses explicitly reference modern slavery obligations and the right to audit. Suppliers that fail to comply will be subject to remediation requirements and may be removed from our approved supplier list.

Reporting channels are accessible, confidential and safe. Employees, contractors, suppliers and the public can report concerns through multiple anonymous and non-anonymous channels. We maintain internal reporting procedures, an internal escalation protocol and independent reporting routes to ensure impartiality. All reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly and handled with confidentiality to protect whistleblowers from retaliation.

We support victims and seek to provide appropriate remediation. When modern slavery risks are identified, Skip-Hire Raynes Park will work to remove individuals from harm, cooperate with law enforcement and partner agencies, and ensure access to support services. Remediation focuses on the best interests of affected people and compliance with legal obligations.

This statement is subject to annual review as part of our commitment to continuous improvement. We will monitor the effectiveness of our actions, review audit outcomes, record incidents and update policies and training accordingly. The annual review process includes a reassessment of risk profiles, evaluation of supplier performance, and a plan for strengthened controls where required. In addition, we will continue to raise awareness across our workforce with training and communications so that everyone involved in Skip Hire Raynes Park operations can recognise and respond to modern slavery risks.