Brent Cross Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

Brent Cross Skip Hire is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chain. This modern slavery statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy, measures to assess and manage risk, and the channels we provide to report concerns. We recognise our responsibility to be vigilant and to act where exploitation is identified.

Our zero-tolerance policy

We operate a zero-tolerance approach to any form of forced labour, servitude, human trafficking, or other forms of modern slavery. All employees, contractors and suppliers are expected to comply with the law and our values. Any breach of this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including contract termination and referral to relevant authorities where appropriate.

We maintain clear contractual expectations with partners and service providers. These expectations include adherence to labour standards, evidence of lawful employment practices, and cooperation with audits. Our procurement decisions factor in supplier conduct on human rights and labour issues to ensure a consistent, ethical approach across variations of our modern slavery policy.

Supplier due diligence and audits

We carry out targeted supplier audits and risk assessments, prioritising suppliers where risks are highest. Audits may include documentation reviews, site visits and interviews focused on:

• Employment practices and legally required documentation
• Working hours, remuneration and evidence of freedom to leave
• Subcontracting arrangements and migrant labour oversight

The results of audits inform supplier action plans; non-compliance triggers corrective requirements and potential suspension of business until issues are resolved. We use these evaluations to strengthen our anti-slavery management and update our supplier code of conduct.

We provide training for procurement and operational staff so they can recognise signs of modern slavery and respond appropriately. This training reinforces our anti-slavery statement and supports consistent application of policies across every part of the business.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We maintain multiple, confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns. Reports can be made internally through designated managers or anonymous reporting mechanisms. All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly.

How we handle reports:

• All allegations are logged and assessed for credibility
• Appropriate investigations are carried out with respect for confidentiality
• Remedial actions and support are provided to victims where identified

We encourage early reporting and guarantee that genuine whistleblowers will not face retaliation. Our processes aim to protect those who come forward and to ensure that any exploitation is uncovered and addressed.

Annual review and continuous improvement

We review this anti-slavery and modern slavery statement annually to reflect learnings from audits, investigations and changes in legislation. The annual review includes:

Evaluation of risks across our operations and supply chain, assessment of the effectiveness of training and reporting channels, and updates to supplier due diligence procedures. We set measurable objectives to reduce risk and report on progress internally.

Commitment to improvement: Brent Cross Skip Hire will continue to strengthen controls, collaborate with partners to promote ethical labour practices, and allocate resources to prevent, detect and remedy modern slavery. This statement underlines our ongoing commitment to human rights and to driving responsible behaviour in every variation of our anti-slavery practice.