Modern Slavery Statement for Skip Hire Seven Sisters
Skip Hire Seven Sisters is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. This statement sets out our approach to identifying, preventing and addressing the risk of modern slavery across our services, including skip hire in Seven Sisters and related waste management activities. We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, exploitation or human trafficking and expect the same high standards from our partners and suppliers.
We recognise that providing Seven Sisters skip hire services places responsibility on us to ensure ethical labour practices across the supply chain. Our commitment extends to all employees, contractors and subcontractors, and embraces transparency and accountability. The board and senior management actively oversee implementation of our policies and the alignment of our commercial activities with human rights principles.
As part of our approach to compliance and risk management, we maintain robust processes for supplier due diligence and ongoing monitoring. We require all suppliers to comply with our code of conduct and contractual clauses prohibiting modern slavery. Suppliers and partners engaged in skip hire and site services must provide evidence of lawful employment, right-to-work checks and appropriate working conditions to demonstrate compliance with applicable labour laws.
Supplier Audits and Risk Assessment
Our supplier audit programme is a central pillar of how we manage risk. We conduct regular assessments, which include desk-based reviews and targeted on-site audits where necessary. The audit process examines recruitment practices, wage payments, working hours, health and safety provisions and the use of subcontractors. Audit findings inform risk ratings and corrective action plans, and high-risk suppliers are escalated for closer scrutiny.
Key elements of our supplier audit procedures include:
- Verification of employment records and right-to-work documentation
- Interviews and welfare checks for on-site workers
- Review of payroll, deductions and wage compliance
- Assessment of recruitment fees and third-party labour providers
We use these audit outcomes to refine our procurement standards and to prioritise improvements in the Seven Sisters skips and waste supply chain.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We provide clear and confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. Our whistleblowing policy encourages early reporting and protects individuals from retaliation. Reports can be made internally through line managers or designated compliance officers, and externally via anonymous reporting mechanisms where appropriate. Allegations are investigated promptly, impartially and with sensitivity to victim protection.
Our reporting framework emphasises:
- Confidentiality and non-retaliation for reporters
- Timely investigation and evidence-based action
- Support and safeguarding for potential victims
- Remedial measures including supplier suspension or termination
In line with our duty to uphold human rights, the Seven Sisters skip hire operations will take decisive action where modern slavery is identified, including contractual remedies, remediation plans and cooperation with law enforcement.
We recognise that combating modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. To ensure continuous improvement, we commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and the effectiveness of our policies and procedures. The review will include analysis of audit results, incident reports and changes to the regulatory landscape affecting skip hire and waste management in the Seven Sisters area.
Training is provided to all relevant staff and contractors to raise awareness of modern slavery risks, detection signs and reporting obligations. Procurement teams receive enhanced training on supplier due diligence and contract management to reinforce our ethical sourcing for skip hire services in Seven Sisters. We will update training materials as risks evolve and share lessons learned across the organisation.
We maintain records of actions taken and publicly report on progress in subsequent statements. Our goal is to ensure that Skiphire Seven Sisters operations set a strong example in the local supply chain by embedding respect for human rights, rigorous supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and an annual review cycle to drive measurable improvements.