Soho Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

Soho Skip Hire sets out this Modern Slavery Statement to confirm our absolute commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation in all parts of our business and supply chain. This anti-slavery declaration outlines our zero tolerance approach, how we carry out supplier audits, the reporting channels available, and our commitment to an annual review of policies and practices.

We operate across waste management and skip hire services and recognise our responsibility to take a proactive stance against modern slavery. This modern slavery policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers and business partners engaged by Soho Skip Hire. Our approach is guided by the principles of transparency, due diligence and continual improvement to identify and mitigate risks of slavery and human trafficking.

Zero-tolerance policy and corporate commitment

At Soho Skip Hire we maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery. We will not tolerate forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking, or any practices that exploit vulnerable people. All employment must be voluntary, and workers must be free to leave employment after reasonable notice. We expect the same standards from our supply chain and partners and will take decisive action if standards are not met.

To enforce our standards we conduct structured supplier due diligence and risk assessments. Our procurement and contracts teams evaluate suppliers during onboarding and at regular intervals. We map our supply chain to identify higher-risk categories and geographies and use risk-based checks to prioritise supplier audits. The process is designed to reduce exposure to slavery risks across goods and services related to fleet maintenance, third-party haulage and subcontracted labour.

Supplier audits are a central component of our compliance programme. We carry out a mix of documentary reviews, self-assessment questionnaires and on-site inspections where necessary. Audit findings are recorded and escalated; non-conformances require time-bound corrective action plans. Persistent or serious breaches trigger contract termination and potential reporting to authorities. We also provide support to suppliers to build capacity and share best practices to remediate issues.

Reporting channels and worker protections

Soho Skip Hire provides clear and accessible reporting channels for concerns about modern slavery. Employees and third parties may raise issues confidentially through internal reporting mechanisms and anonymous hotlines. We keep all reports under review and protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Our channels include designated compliance officers and an escalation framework to ensure timely investigation and resolution.

We maintain training programmes to ensure staff and contractors understand the risks of human trafficking and forced labour, and how to use the reporting channels. Training is rolled out to recruitment teams, site managers and procurement staff. We emphasise the importance of due diligence, worker welfare checks and safe recruitment standards to reduce the likelihood of exploitation.

Every year Soho Skip Hire undertakes an annual review of this modern slavery and human trafficking statement and its anti-slavery measures. The review assesses policy effectiveness, audit outcomes, reported incidents, and supply chain changes. Results of the review inform updates to procedures, supplier engagement strategies and training content so that we continuously improve our response to potential risks.

In summary, Soho Skip Hire is committed to a strong and proactive stance against modern slavery. We enforce a zero-tolerance policy, carry out supplier audits, provide robust reporting channels, and perform an annual review to ensure ongoing compliance and improvement. This slavery and human trafficking statement reflects our pledge to protect workers and maintain ethical, transparent operations across our business and supply chain.