Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Regents Park
Skip Hire Regents Park is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. Our commitment to Regents Park skip hire customers and partners is to maintain a strict zero-tolerance approach to any form of forced labour, exploitation or compulsion.
We operate skip hire services in Regents Park and the surrounding areas and recognise the responsibility to ensure that our operations and the networks of suppliers supporting our skip-hire Regents Park workmeet high ethical standards. This statement applies to all employees, contractors and third-party suppliers engaged in the provision of waste management, haulage and recycling for our business. We will not knowingly partner with organisations that do not share our values.
Our zero-tolerance policy means that any instance of suspected modern slavery or human trafficking will be investigated thoroughly and promptly. We will take immediate action including termination of contracts with suppliers found to be complicit in such practices. As part of our skip hire in Regents Park responsibilities, we require clear compliance obligations to be included in all contractual arrangements and procurement documentation.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audit Programme
We maintain a robust supplier due diligence process which is applied to all prospective and existing suppliers to our Regents Park skip hire operations. This process screens for risks related to modern slavery and evaluates labour standards, recruitment practices and working conditions. Our approach includes:
- Risk-based assessments of new and existing suppliers;
- Mandatory contractual clauses prohibiting forced labour and human trafficking;
- Regular audits and on-site visits where higher risks are identified.
The supplier audit programme is central to our compliance activity. Audits are conducted by trained personnel or independent auditors and assess payroll, working hours, recruitment fees and living conditions where relevant. Suppliers are required to provide documentation and facilitate interviews. Where non-compliance is found, we set clear remediation plans with deadlines and, if necessary, escalate to contract suspension or termination for serious breaches. We record audit findings and follow up on corrective actions.
Training forms a key part of our prevention strategy. Employees involved in procurement, operations and contract management within skip-hire Regents Park receive training on identifying signs of modern slavery and understanding our reporting mechanisms. We also communicate expectations to suppliers through supplier portals, contractual policies and periodic compliance newsletters.
Reporting Channels, Monitoring and Annual Review
We provide multiple safe reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. These channels include anonymous reporting mechanisms, direct reporting to management and an internal compliance team. Reports are treated confidentially and investigated promptly. We encourage early reporting and do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises concerns in good faith.
Monitoring of our anti-slavery measures includes key performance indicators such as completion rates for supplier audits, corrective action closure rates and training completion levels. Where remediation is required, we collaborate with suppliers to implement sustainable improvements and may suspend business until satisfactory remediation is complete. Our approach balances enforcement with constructive support to eliminate exploitation from the supply chain.
This statement is reviewed on an annual basis by senior management and the board to ensure its effectiveness and to drive continuous improvement across our skip-hire operations in Regents Park. We commit to transparency and to updating our policies and processes as necessary. By maintaining vigilance, enforcing supplier audits and offering clear reporting channels, Skip Hire Regents Park aims to eradicate modern slavery from our business and supply chains.