Modern Slavery Statement for Holborn Skip Hire

Holborn Skip Hire is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach and underlines a zero-tolerance position. We recognise our responsibility to act ethically and transparently and to ensure that exploitation does not occur in our business or with our suppliers.

Our Anti-Slavery Policy

Our modern slavery policy defines clear standards for conduct for colleagues, contractors and partners. We require all employees to comply with labour laws and our internal codes of conduct, and we expect the same from suppliers. The policy explains reporting routes and consequences for breaches, reinforcing that any form of forced labour, debt bondage, or human trafficking is unacceptable.

Zero-Tolerance Approach

We operate a strict zero-tolerance approach to slavery and trafficking. Any instance identified will lead to immediate investigation and remedial action, including termination of contracts or referral to the appropriate authorities. We apply robust disciplinary procedures and will support victims. Our anti-slavery stance applies to every contract we enter and every relationship we maintain.

We assess risk across our entire supply chain and apply due diligence proportionate to the level of exposure. Procurement policies require verification of worker rights and responsible recruitment practices. We conduct pre-engagement checks and ongoing supplier monitoring to reduce the risk of exploitation. These steps form a key part of our modern slavery and human trafficking statement obligations.

Supplier audits are central to our compliance programme. We carry out desktop reviews, request documentation, and perform on-site inspections where necessary. Audits focus on payroll and working hours, documentation of employment, recruitment fees and the provision of safe working conditions. Where issues are detected we require corrective action plans and follow-up audits to confirm remediation.

To standardise our approach we use a tiered audit framework and publish clear expectations for suppliers. Key elements include:

• Verification of right to work and prevention of illegal employment;
• Checks on recruitment practices and prohibitions on charging worker fees;
• Regular supplier performance reviews and contract clauses that enable termination for non-compliance.

We maintain confidential reporting channels so employees, suppliers and third parties can raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made verbally through designated managers or submitted via secure, anonymous processes. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and documented. This reporting framework supports our whistleblowing and safeguarding objectives.

Training and awareness are key to prevention. We deliver mandatory training sessions to staff in procurement, operations and frontline roles, ensuring they recognise signs of exploitation and understand reporting processes. We also provide guidance to suppliers and expect them to cascade training through their own organisations. Continuous improvement is driven by monitoring, corrective actions and collaborative engagement.

Review and governance: this anti-slavery and modern slavery policy is overseen at senior management level. We commit to an annual review of our Modern Slavery Statement and the effectiveness of our measures. Progress will be assessed against performance indicators, audit results and any incidents reported. Where improvements are identified we will update policies, strengthen controls and communicate changes internally and to supply partners.