Skip Hire Highgate Modern Slavery Statement

Skip Hire Highgate (also referred to as Highgate skip hire or SkipHire Highgate) confirms its commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chain. This statement outlines our policies, steps taken during the past year and ongoing plans to ensure that forced labour, servitude or exploitation do not occur within our business or among our contractors. We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery and expect the same standards from every supplier, contractor and partner with whom the company engages.

Our

commitment and approach

is built on clear leadership, formal governance and measurable actions. At Skip-hire Highgate we embed anti-slavery obligations into procurement and commercial processes, requiring all approved suppliers to adhere to our standards. We document those obligations in contracts, provide guidance on acceptable practices and ensure that senior managers understand their responsibilities. We are resolute: there is no place for exploitation in our operations or in the extended skip hire supply network that supports Highgate and neighbouring communities.

We recognise the importance of visibility across the supply chain. Our supplier due diligence and supplier audits are designed to identify and mitigate risks of modern slavery in every tier. Skip Hire Highgate performs risk-based checks on new suppliers and periodic reassessments for existing partners. These checks include verification of labour practices, review of employment records, working conditions, and evidence of lawful pay and working hours. Where risks are identified, we require corrective action plans and follow-up audits until issues are resolved.

Due diligence and policies

Our due diligence process maintains consistency across the business and is informed by international best practice. We use a combination of desktop assessments, supplier self-certification and third-party verifications to build a robust picture of risk. Policies are reviewed to reflect legal developments and operational realities in the waste management and skip hire sector. Highgate skip hire suppliers are required to confirm their compliance with our policies and to provide access to audit evidence upon request.

We focus on prevention through training, clear contractual terms and continuous monitoring. Employees with procurement or supplier oversight responsibilities receive targeted training on indicators of modern slavery and the steps to escalate concerns. Our supplier contracts include clauses that require compliance with anti-slavery standards, permit audits and allow for contract termination where infractions are found. Skip Hire Highgate also encourages collaborative improvement with suppliers rather than punitive measures where feasible.

We operate a structured audit program and maintain records of all assessments. Audit scope and frequency are proportionate to risk, taking into account geography, sector, workforce composition and the complexity of services supplied. Key audit elements include:

• Verification of right to work and lawful recruitment practices;
• Inspection of payroll and wage records to ensure lawful pay and benefits;
• Evaluation of working hours, accommodation and health & safety standards;
• Interviews with workers and management where possible to corroborate records.

Reporting channels are essential. At Skip Hire Highgate we provide multiple, confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about modern slavery or exploitation. Reports can be raised through internal reporting lines or via anonymous escalation mechanisms maintained by our governance team. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and handled in a manner that protects the reporter from retaliation. We emphasise procedural fairness while ensuring swift protection for any individuals at risk.

When an allegation is received we initiate a defined response protocol: secure the welfare of potentially affected persons, conduct a proportionate investigation, involve external experts or law enforcement where required, and implement remediation measures. Remediation may include terminating suppliers who fail to comply, supporting affected workers, and requiring systemic corrective actions from partnering organisations. Skiphire Highgate works collaboratively with industry bodies, authorities and peer organisations to strengthen the sector response to modern slavery.

Annual review and continuous improvement form the backbone of our governance. We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and associated policies, assessing the effectiveness of supplier audits, training outcomes and reporting processes. The annual review identifies actions to enhance prevention, detection and remediation efforts and updates risk assessments to reflect changing conditions. Skip Hire Highgate will publish future iterations of this statement to report progress and maintain transparency. Through firm leadership, practical controls and collaborative engagement across the skip hire supply chain, we remain determined to eradicate modern slavery from our operations and those of our partners.