Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Osterley

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Skip Hire Osterley operates a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking and any form of forced labour. We are committed to ensuring that our activities, those of our contractors and supply chain partners, do not contribute to exploitation. This statement applies to all employees, sub-contractors and suppliers associated with Osterley skip hire operations and underlines our obligation to uphold human rights in every part of our business.

We set clear standards for ethical behaviour and expect all partners of skip hire in Osterley to adhere to these principles. The policy requires prompt remediation where issues are identified and mandates that any evidence of exploitation is reported, investigated and corrected. Our leadership endorses active measures to prevent modern slavery and to protect vulnerable people from harm.

To strengthen accountability, we maintain internal controls and due diligence processes. These controls are designed to identify potential risk areas, prevent breaches and ensure that any suspicious activity is escalated without delay. The approach combines risk assessment, targeted supplier engagement and periodic review of working conditions in our outsourced services and logistics partners.

Supplier Audits, Expectations and Due Diligence

We undertake systematic supplier audits and screening of third parties to verify compliance with our anti-slavery requirements. Audit procedures include documentation checks, site visits where appropriate and verification of labour practices. Our procurement team evaluates new and existing suppliers based on clear social responsibility criteria to reduce the risk of modern slavery entering our supply chain.

Suppliers must demonstrate that they pay legal wages, provide safe working conditions and respect workers’ rights. As part of our supplier code of conduct we require partners to implement adequate recruitment practices and to prohibit fees charged to workers. Key expectations include:

• Transparent recruitment practices and no withholding of identity documents;
• Compliance with applicable employment laws and workplace safety standards;
• Prompt reporting of any labour concerns and cooperation during audits.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide multiple reporting channels for concerns about modern slavery or unethical conduct. Workers and third parties can raise issues through anonymous internal hotlines and through their appointed liaison within our compliance team. All allegations are taken seriously, confidentiality is maintained where possible, and we prohibit retaliation against anyone who reports concerns in good faith.

Reports are investigated promptly and objectively. When investigations confirm instances of exploitation or policy breaches, we take decisive corrective action which may include contract termination, remediation of affected individuals and notification of relevant authorities where required. Training is available so that staff and suppliers understand how to recognise and report exploitation.

We use a combination of regular supplier assessments, targeted audits and risk-based monitoring to ensure continuous improvement. Our human resources and procurement departments coordinate efforts to strengthen compliance, and we integrate anti-slavery considerations into contractual terms and supplier onboarding processes.

Training, Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

All employees involved in recruitment, procurement and supply chain management receive specialised training to identify signs of modern slavery and to act in accordance with our policies. This training emphasises the importance of due diligence and equips staff to escalate concerns through the defined reporting channels. We also provide accessible information to subcontractor staff to ensure awareness across the broader workforce.

Monitoring includes periodic performance reviews and compliance checks. Where gaps are identified, we implement corrective action plans and work collaboratively with suppliers to remediate issues. Our audit outcomes inform risk prioritisation and guide the allocation of resources to the highest vulnerability areas within our operations and the wider skip hire sector in Osterley.

We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. By combining preventative measures, robust supplier audits, clear reporting mechanisms and sustained worker training, our intention is to mitigate risks and to foster a responsible supply chain for all skip hire Osterley stakeholders.

Annual Review and Governance

Our Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least on an annual basis by senior management and the board. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of policies, audit outcomes, training uptake and reported incidents. Findings from each review lead to updated procedures, enhanced supplier controls and refreshed training modules to reflect emerging risks and regulatory developments.

Senior leaders are accountable for implementing this statement and ensuring that Osterley skip hire standards are embedded into business practice. We remain committed to transparency, continuous improvement and the elimination of modern slavery across our operations.