Edmonton Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

Edmonton Skip Hire affirms its commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our skip hire operations. This modern slavery statement outlines our approach, reflects our values, and sets out how we will identify, address and mitigate risks of slavery and forced labour in our business and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to be proactive, transparent and accountable.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery. This zero-tolerance policy is non-negotiable: any evidence of slavery, servitude, forced labour, debt bondage or human trafficking will result in immediate action, including termination of employment or supplier contracts and referral to the appropriate authorities. Our employees and contractors must adhere to these standards at all times.

Scope and Responsibilities

This Edmonton Skip Hire slavery statement applies to all employees, subcontractors and suppliers. Senior management is responsible for oversight, and operational teams are required to implement controls. We ensure staff are aware of obligations and the implications of non-compliance. Our commitment extends to ensuring our skip hire services and waste management supply chain are free from exploitation.

We require supplier due diligence and conduct formal supplier audits to assess labour standards and compliance. Our supplier audits include document checks, interviews and site visits where appropriate. Audit findings lead to corrective action plans and follow-up reviews. Key audit elements include:

• Validation of employment practices and right-to-work checks;
• Assessment of working hours, wages and conditions;
• Verification of subcontractor and agency arrangements;
• Review of recruitment and payroll processes to detect indicators of exploitation.

We implement targeted risk assessments across regions and supplier categories to prioritise audit resources. High-risk suppliers and service areas within the skip hire and waste logistics sector receive increased scrutiny. We also include clauses in new and renewing contracts that require compliance with modern slavery laws and permit audit access. Non-compliance triggers remedial action or contract termination.

Edmonton Skip Hire provides several confidential reporting channels to ensure concerns about forced labour or trafficking can be raised safely and promptly. Employees, contractors and third parties are encouraged to report suspected breaches through internal reporting lines, manager escalation and anonymous reporting mechanisms. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and handled with confidentiality and sensitivity.

Our reporting channels are supported by a non-retaliation policy: anyone who raises concerns in good faith will be protected. Investigation outcomes determine appropriate corrective measures, support for affected individuals and, where necessary, engagement with enforcement agencies. Records of investigations and actions are maintained for governance and learning purposes.

We will review this modern slavery and human trafficking statement on an annual basis to ensure ongoing effectiveness. The annual review process includes analysis of audit results, incident reports, supplier performance, training uptake and changes in regulatory expectations. Findings from the review feed into continuous improvement measures, including strengthened supplier controls, enhanced training and updated contractual clauses.

Training and awareness are critical: all relevant staff receive training on recognition, prevention and reporting of modern slavery risks. We work to embed ethical sourcing and responsible labour practices into procurement decisions and contractor management. Our expectations of suppliers are clear, and we promote collaborative improvement where risks are identified.

We publish this skip hire modern slavery statement to be transparent about our practices and progress. Governance oversight is provided by senior leadership and reviewed by our compliance functions to ensure accountability and alignment with best practice. This statement complements our broader environmental, social and governance commitments.

Conclusion: Edmonton Skip Hire maintains a zero-tolerance stance, robust supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and a formal annual review cycle to prevent modern slavery in our operations and supply chain. We remain vigilant and committed to continuous improvement to eradicate exploitation wherever it may be found.