Shortlands Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

Shortlands Skip Hire sets out this Modern Slavery Statement to affirm our commitment to combatting forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation throughout our operations and supply chain. This anti-slavery statement explains our policies, responsibilities and the practical steps we take. We operate a zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery and expect all our partners to meet the same standards. This statement covers the policies in place across our business and the measures we use to prevent, detect and remedy instances of exploitation.

Our commitment and scope

We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings. As part of our compliance framework, the modern slavery statement applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers providing goods and services to Shortlands Skip Hire. We define modern slavery to include forced labour, bonded labour, involuntary servitude and human trafficking. Our approach is preventative, focused on risk assessment, due diligence and clear contractual expectations. All staff are expected to adhere to these standards.

Zero-tolerance policy and employee responsibilities

Shortlands Skip Hire operates a strict zero-tolerance policy on any form of slavery or human trafficking. All employees must report any concerns through our authorised reporting channels. We maintain multiple, confidential reporting channels to ensure that potential issues can be raised safely and without fear of reprisal. These include:

• Anonymous internal reporting mechanisms
• Escalation to senior management and the governance committee
• Formal whistleblowing procedure with protections for reporters

Supplier due diligence and audits

Our supplier management program drives transparency across the supply chain. We carry out risk-based due diligence and require suppliers to comply with our anti-slavery requirements. As part of this process we include contractual clauses prohibiting modern slavery, require evidence of labour standards and request documentation to verify labour practices. Suppliers are assessed on the nature of the goods or services provided, geographic risk and workforce vulnerability.

Supplier audits form a core component of our compliance checks. We conduct regular audits, both announced and unannounced, tailored to risk profiles. Audits evaluate recruitment practices, working hours, wage records and the presence of recruitment fees. Where gaps are identified we set corrective action plans, monitor progress and, if necessary, suspend or terminate relationships with non-compliant suppliers. We also support suppliers to improve practices through targeted remediation guidance and clear timelines.

Training, awareness and reporting channels

We provide mandatory training to employees involved in procurement, operations and site management so that staff can identify indicators of modern slavery. Our reporting channels are designed to be accessible and confidential; staff and third parties may raise concerns through the internal reporting platform, line managers or the governance committee. All reports are investigated promptly, and outcomes are recorded and acted upon. We encourage the use of protected reporting to safeguard individuals making disclosures.

Monitoring, remediation and continuous improvement are embedded into our compliance framework. We monitor key performance indicators, audit outcomes and incident data to measure effectiveness. When exploitation is discovered, our priority is the safety and wellbeing of affected individuals, and we work to provide appropriate remediation. We collaborate with external experts and agencies where required to ensure victims receive support and to prevent recurrence.

Annual review and governance — Shortlands Skip Hire conducts an annual review of this anti-slavery policy and the modern slavery statement to ensure ongoing relevance and improvement. The governance committee reviews the results of supplier audits, training completion rates and incident investigations and reports findings to senior leadership. We update policies, risk assessments and controls in response to new risks, regulatory changes and lessons learned from investigations.

Conclusion — This slavery statement reflects Shortlands Skip Hire's firm stance against forced labour and human trafficking. We will continue to strengthen our processes, enforce our zero-tolerance policy and maintain rigorous supplier audits and confidential reporting channels. The company reaffirms its commitment to an annual review cycle and to continuous improvement, ensuring our anti-slavery measures remain effective and proportionate across all parts of the business.