Penge Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

Penge Skip Hire places the highest priority on preventing modern slavery in all its forms. This modern slavery statement outlines our commitment, policies and actions to identify, assess and mitigate the risk of slave labour, forced labour and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. Our approach is rooted in a zero-tolerance policy toward exploitation and abuse.

We recognise that as a waste management and skip hire provider we operate in sectors where labour supply chains can be complex. Our Modern Slavery Statement describes governance arrangements, risk-based due diligence and the standards we expect of our contractors and suppliers. We require all partners to adhere to our anti-slavery policy and to demonstrate compliance through transparent records and cooperation.

As part of our modern slavery policy, we perform targeted risk assessments across procurement, recruitment and subcontractor management. These assessments focus on geographic, sectoral and contract-specific risks. We maintain a supplier register and identify higher-risk providers to prioritise audit and remediation efforts.

Our commitment includes a structured supplier audit programme. Audits are conducted both remotely and on-site where appropriate. Audit scope covers worker contracts, payroll records, working hours, accommodation and recruitment practices. Where non-compliance is identified we require immediate corrective action and will terminate relationships if there is persistent or serious abuse.

We set out clear expectations in our supplier terms and conditions, and we use contractual clauses to reinforce compliance with this slavery statement and anti-modern slavery policy. Key elements include:

• obligations to comply with labour laws and ethical standards;
• cooperation with audits and investigations;
• remediation and worker support requirements in case of breaches.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy to modern slavery and exploitation. This means any evidence of forced labour, debt bondage or human trafficking results in swift action: suspension of contracts, remedial plans for affected workers and termination where appropriate. Our leadership team enforces these standards and ensures resources are allocated to prevention and remediation.

Reporting channels are made available to employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns confidentially and, where desired, anonymously. We provide multiple routes to report suspected exploitation: internal whistleblowing processes, safe reporting mechanisms through supervisors and third-party hotlines administered by independent providers. We encourage reporting and protect whistleblowers against retaliation.

We maintain ongoing training and awareness programmes for staff and contractors so they can recognise signs of modern slavery and understand reporting procedures. Training is mandatory for procurement teams and operational managers. Our slavery statement emphasises the role of all employees in preventing abuse and ensuring responsible supply chain management.

The effectiveness of this anti-slavery statement is subject to an annual review led by senior management. The review evaluates policy implementation, audit outcomes, reported incidents and remediation effectiveness. Findings inform continuous improvement, updates to due diligence, and any necessary changes to supplier engagement and contract terms.

Each year we publish the outcomes of the review and set objectives for the next period, reinforcing accountability for delivering on the commitments in this Modern Slavery Statement. Our aim is to reduce risk, support affected workers and drive ongoing improvement across the waste management and skip hire supply chain.

Key Commitments

Zero Tolerance, Supplier Audits and Clear Reporting

Summary: We will: enforce our zero-tolerance stance, continue risk-based supplier audits, promote secure reporting channels and undertake an annual policy review to strengthen our modern slavery controls and protect workers.