Addiscombe Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement (also described as our anti-slavery statement and slavery and human trafficking statement) sets out the measures Addiscombe Skip Hire has taken and continues to take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights and operate with a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, exploitation or human trafficking.

Scope and commitment

Our commitment applies to all operations and all individuals engaged directly or indirectly by Addiscombe Skip Hire, including temporary staff, contractors and suppliers. The scope of this modern slavery policy covers procurement, logistics, fleet services, site labour and any outsourced operations. We require adherence to our standards and expect all partners to share our commitment to eradicating modern slavery.

We define modern slavery broadly to include forced labour, bonded labour, servitude, child labour and human trafficking. This anti-slavery policy outlines our governance arrangements, due diligence processes and the practical steps we take to minimise risk. Our directors maintain oversight and regularly report on progress toward eliminating any form of labour exploitation.

Zero-tolerance policy and employee obligations

Zero tolerance means that any employee, contractor or supplier found to have engaged in modern slavery will face decisive action, including termination of contracts and referral to appropriate authorities. Addiscombe Skip Hire enforces clear contractual terms prohibiting slavery and human trafficking, and we provide mandatory training so staff understand how to identify and respond to concerns.

Supplier due diligence and audits

We operate a proportionate risk-based approach to supplier management. Key elements include:

• Risk assessment: categorising suppliers by geography, industry and service type to prioritise audit activity.
• Contractual controls: requiring suppliers to confirm compliance with our modern slavery expectations.
• Supplier audits: on-site and remote reviews, documentation checks, and worker interviews where appropriate.
• Corrective action plans: agreed timelines for remediation with follow-up verification.

Where audits reveal non-compliance, we insist on immediate remediation; persistent failure to meet standards can lead to contract termination and removal from our approved supplier list. We also encourage continuous improvement through collaboration and sharing of best practices.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We maintain confidential reporting channels for employees, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. Reports may be made via internal grievance procedures or anonymously through our whistleblowing routes. All reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly and handled sensitively to protect whistleblowers from retaliation.

Monitoring, key performance indicators and remediation

To measure effectiveness, we track KPIs such as number of supplier audits completed, remediation rates, staff training completion and incidents reported. These metrics are reviewed by senior management to ensure our anti-slavery programme remains effective and responsive to emerging risks.

Annual review and continuous improvement: this slavery and human trafficking statement is reviewed at least once every twelve months and updated as necessary to reflect changes in our business, supply chains and regulatory environment. The annual review considers audit outcomes, training uptake, reported concerns and progress against remediation plans. We are committed to continual improvement and to embedding anti-slavery practices into everyday business decisions.

Leadership and accountability: ultimate responsibility for this modern slavery declaration rests with the board and senior leadership team of Addiscombe Skip Hire, who ensure appropriate resources and governance are in place. Managers are accountable for implementing policies within their teams and for escalating any issues promptly.

Training and awareness: we deliver targeted training to procurement, HR and operations teams to increase awareness of the signs of exploitation and the proper steps to take. Empowered employees are essential to identifying risks early and supporting victims where they are found.

Statement acceptance: by adopting this anti-slavery statement, Addiscombe Skip Hire reiterates its firm stance against all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. We will continue to review, refine and strengthen our approaches through supplier engagement, rigorous audits, clear reporting channels and an annual review cycle to ensure sustained compliance and ethical supply chains.