Acton Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

Acton Skip Hire is committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in all our operations and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach to exploitation, our obligations under the slavery and human trafficking statement framework, and the steps we take to ensure responsible sourcing and ethical employment practices across our business.

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, coercion, or human trafficking. Our anti-slavery policy is embedded in company culture through mandatory training for staff, clear contractual terms with workers and partners, and strong leadership commitment. The Acton Skip Hire anti-slavery statement reaffirms that exploitation will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

As part of our ongoing modern slavery policy, we evaluate risk across operations including waste collection, skip delivery, vehicle maintenance and subcontracted services. This modern slavery statement for the supply chain explicitly identifies higher-risk suppliers and regions and describes the due diligence we perform prior to onboarding and during ongoing relationships.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We operate a structured supplier audit programme to ensure compliance with our slavery and human trafficking statement objectives. Audits combine documentation review, self-assessment questionnaires and, where risk indicates, on-site inspections. Our supplier audits cover employment records, working hours, wage checks and evidence of voluntary employment to verify that there is no forced labour in our supply chain.

The procurement team assesses suppliers using a risk-based approach and categorises vendors for frequency of review. High-risk suppliers are subject to enhanced checks, mandatory corrective action plans and follow-up audits. We require contractual representations from key vendors that confirm adherence to our modern slavery policies and ethical standards.

To reinforce expectations, Acton Skip Hire includes clear clauses in supplier contracts that allow us to suspend or terminate relationships where breaches of our anti-slavery policy are found. Suppliers are encouraged to adopt their own modern slavery statements and to share evidence of effective labour practices.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide multiple secure reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected exploitation. Reports can be made anonymously and are treated with confidentiality and seriousness. Our reporting channels form a core part of our modern slavery reporting framework and ensure appropriate, timely investigation of allegations.

Investigations are conducted by trained personnel and, where necessary, external specialists are engaged. Remediation may include worker support, supplier improvement plans, suspension of services or contractual termination. We strongly encourage early reporting and protect those who raise concerns from retaliation under our whistleblowing protections.

Governance of our anti-slavery efforts is overseen by senior management with regular reporting to the board. We measure impact with key performance indicators including audit completion rates, corrective action closure, training completion and the number of reports investigated. These measures are published internally and used to continuously enhance our modern slavery approach.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

Acton Skip Hire conducts an annual review of this modern slavery statement and related policies to reflect evolving risks, regulatory changes and lessons learned. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of supplier audits, reporting mechanisms and training programmes, and it updates priorities for the coming year.

The company is committed to continuous improvement. Key actions include:

• Regular supplier audits and risk reassessment;
• Mandatory anti-slavery training for all staff and contractors;
• Clear, confidential reporting channels and robust investigations;
• Annual publication and board review of our slavery and human trafficking statement.

In summary, Acton Skip Hire maintains a firm, zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery and human trafficking. Through rigorous supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and a committed annual review process, we strive to ensure our operations and supply chains are free from exploitation.