Modern Slavery Statement for Wandsworth Skip Hire
Wandsworth skip hire and its associated operations maintain a clear and unequivocal zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour. This statement sets out the steps we take across our skip-hire services in Wandsworth and related waste management activities to prevent exploitation in our business and supply chains. Our commitment applies to all staff, contractors and third-party partners.
Our commitment and scope
We extend this commitment to every area of our work: from collection and transport to site operations and recycling. The policy applies to Wandsworth Skip Hire, Wandsworth skips contractors and subcontractors engaged on any project. We prohibit the use of forced, bonded or involuntary labour and expect the same high standards from suppliers of skip hire in Wandsworth and regional waste services.
Due diligence and supplier audits
We operate a risk-based due diligence programme that includes supplier onboarding checks, periodic reviews and physical and electronic audits. Our supplier audits evaluate:
- Evidence of lawful employment and right to work;
- Transparent pay practices and working hours;
- Policies on recruitment, subcontracting and worker welfare.
As part of our practical measures, we provide targeted training for managers and procurement teams so they can identify indicators of exploitation and report concerns. We also assess high-risk activities — for example, night-time collections or third-party labour hire — with enhanced oversight. Wandsworth Skip-Hire integrates modern slavery risk into procurement decisions and supplier scorecards, with remediation timelines and escalation procedures where issues are identified.
Reporting channels are central to our approach. Employees, contractors and third parties can raise concerns through anonymous internal reporting routes, direct reports to line management, or designated internal ethics channels. We treat all reports confidentially and ensure there is no retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. Reports trigger immediate screening and, when necessary, investigation by our compliance team.
We maintain clear steps for responding to allegations: initial assessment, fact-finding, protective measures for potential victims, corrective actions with suppliers, and legal notification where required. In urgent cases we will suspend supply relationships pending outcome of investigations.
Monitoring and performance measures include supplier audit completion rates, corrective action closures, employee training completion and the number and nature of raised concerns. We publish annual metrics internally and use them to target continuous improvement across the organisation. Skip hire Wandsworth performance indicators are reviewed by senior management during governance meetings.
Annual review and continuous improvement: this statement is reviewed at least once every 12 months, or more frequently if significant changes occur in our operations, supply base or legislation. The review assesses the effectiveness of due diligence, audits and reporting processes and sets annual objectives for risk reduction and supplier engagement. Findings are incorporated into procurement strategy and training plans to reinforce our anti-slavery commitment.
Conclusion: Wandsworth waste services and Wandsworth Skip Hire remain resolute in preventing modern slavery. We will continue to strengthen controls, deepen supplier audits and broaden reporting channels to protect workers and uphold ethical standards across our operations and the wider skip-hire sector.