Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Covent Garden Commitment

Skip Hire Covent Garden is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in any part of our business or supply chain. This statement sets out the actions taken by our Covent Garden skip hire operation to identify, mitigate and monitor risks of forced labour and exploitation. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery and expect the same standards from partners providing skip hire services and waste removal around Covent Garden and the West End.

Our approach to responsible skip hire in Covent Garden includes clear procurement standards, staff training and supplier due diligence. We require all contractors and providers of bin hire and skip collections to comply with our ethical code, employment law and agreed policies. Workers must be treated with dignity, and all recruitment must be transparent and free from fees charged to employees.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Ethical Expectations

We maintain a robust, zero-tolerance stance: any credible allegation of modern slavery in our skip hire services or associated waste management operations will be investigated and lead to contractual or legal action where appropriate. Skip hire in Covent Garden must be delivered in a way that respects human rights and worker welfare. Our suppliers are contractually obliged to adhere to this policy and to provide evidence of lawful and ethical employment practices.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We carry out targeted supplier audits and risk assessments for our skip hire suppliers and sub-contractors. These audits cover payroll practices, recruitment processes, working hours and living conditions where applicable. Supplier audits form a key part of how we manage risk in our Covent Garden waste services supply chain: audits may be scheduled or unannounced and can include document review and on-site visits.

Audit findings are recorded and tracked. Where issues are identified we require corrective action plans with clear timeframes and follow-up audits. We prioritise suppliers that share our commitment to ethical skip hire services and will suspend or terminate arrangements with those who fail to remediate serious breaches.

To reinforce accountability we include modern slavery clauses in new and renewed contracts and require suppliers to provide evidence of employment checks, payslips and fair recruitment practices. Our procurement team receives regular training on identifying signs of exploitation in waste collection, skip hire logistics and site labour.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage all employees, contractors and members of the public to report concerns about modern slavery in skip hire operations or related services in Covent Garden. We have multiple reporting channels to ensure concerns can be raised safely and confidentially, and all reports are investigated promptly and impartially. Our reporting processes are designed to protect whistleblowers from retaliation.

Key reporting measures include:

• Internal reporting: designated compliance contacts and line managers for immediate action
• Anonymous channels: secured reporting lines for confidential disclosures
• External escalation: referral to law enforcement or statutory agencies where criminal conduct is suspected

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

We review this Modern Slavery Statement annually and publish updates to reflect progress, changes in legislation and lessons learned from audits and reports. The annual review includes assessment of our supplier audit outcomes, remediation effectiveness and training completion rates. Continuous improvement is central to our approach: we adjust procurement practices and update policies to strengthen safeguards across our Covent Garden bin hire and skip hire services.

Our senior leadership team takes responsibility for implementing this policy and for ensuring resources are available for ongoing monitoring and enforcement. We are committed to transparency and to working collaboratively with partners, local authorities and industry bodies to reduce the risk of modern slavery in the waste sector. Skip hire services in Covent Garden must be safe, legal and fair for everyone involved.

Through training, targeted supplier audits, clear reporting channels and an annual review cycle, Skip Hire Covent Garden will continue to strengthen its response to modern slavery risks and maintain ethical standards across the skip hire and waste management supply chain.

This statement was approved by senior management and will be reviewed at least once every 12 months as part of our ongoing commitment to responsible business practices and the eradication of forced labour in all forms.