Modern Slavery Statement — Ealing Skip Hire Commitment

Ealing Skip Hire is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in any part of our operations or supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach, expectations and the actions we take as a responsible skip hire provider in the Ealing area and beyond. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards slavery, forced labour, and exploitation of workers.

We recognise the different forms of exploitation that can occur in waste removal and skip hire services — including deceptive recruitment, withheld wages and restricted movement. As an Ealing skip-hire business, we insist that every person working for us or on our behalf is treated with dignity and receives lawful pay and working conditions.

Our leadership team is accountable for embedding these standards across Ealing skip hire company operations. We publish clear policies, require contractual commitments from suppliers and contractors, and communicate expectations to our workforce. Policies include a strict non-retaliation clause for workers who report concerns.

Due diligence is central to our anti-slavery strategy. We undertake risk assessments on suppliers, subcontractors and recruitment channels to identify where forced labour risks are highest. For our skip services and waste removal partners, we assess geographic, sectoral and operational risk factors prior to engagement.

Supplier audits form a core part of our compliance programme. These include documented checks, on-site visits when necessary, and third-party verifications for higher-risk suppliers. Our audit process covers:

• Verification of right to work and recruitment practices
• Review of wage, hours and benefits records
• Inspection of workplace conditions and freedom of movement

We require contracts with all significant vendors to include anti-slavery clauses, clear termination rights for breaches, and the obligation to cooperate with audits. As an Ealing skips provider we also promote shared responsibility across transport, depot services and recycling partners.

To support reporting and transparency, we operate multiple safe reporting channels. Workers, contractors and members of the public can raise concerns through anonymous reporting mechanisms, internal whistleblowing lines, and direct escalation to senior management. Reports are treated with urgency, investigated impartially, and tracked to resolution. We emphasise strong protections and confidentiality for reporters.

Training for staff and management is mandatory. All operational teams at our Ealing waste removal service complete regular training on recognising signs of modern slavery, appropriate boundaries when intervening, and how to use reporting channels. We also brief procurement and contract managers on supplier audit expectations.

Our remediation approach is victim-centred: if an incident is confirmed we prioritise safety, legal rights, and appropriate support for affected individuals. Remediation may include working with specialist agencies, law enforcement, and suppliers to ensure workers are freed from exploitative conditions and compensated where appropriate.

Governance and Accountability

The Board and senior leadership of our Ealing skip hire enterprise review anti-slavery performance regularly. Responsibilities are delegated to a compliance lead who coordinates audits, training, remediation and reporting. We publish this statement to demonstrate transparency and accountability in our anti-slavery efforts.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

We commit to an annual review of our policies, processes and supplier relationships. Each year we update our risk assessment, evaluate audit outcomes and refine training materials based on emerging risks and lessons learned. Improvements are driven by audit findings, stakeholder feedback and evolving best practice in ethical supply chain management.

Key aspects of our continuing programme include:

• Zero-tolerance policy publicly reinforced and embedded in contracts
• Systematic supplier audits and risk-based verification
• Accessible reporting channels and protected whistleblowing
• Annual review cycle and board-level oversight

As the Ealing skip hire operator committed to ethical practice, we will keep developing our controls, strengthen supplier engagement, and maintain open channels for reporting concerns. We expect every partner and employee to uphold these standards and work with us to eliminate modern slavery from our sector.