Modern Slavery Statement — Wood Green Skip Hire

Our commitment at Wood Green Skip Hire is to prevent all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations. This Modern Slavery Statement explains our approach, principles and actions to ensure that forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking and child labour have no place in our business or supply chain. As a responsible waste management and skip services provider, whether referenced as Wood Green skip-hire, WoodGreen Skip Hire or Wood Green skips, we adopt a proactive stance to uphold human rights and ethical labour standards.

This policy represents a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery. Any allegation or evidence that workers are being exploited will be investigated immediately and will result in decisive action, which may include termination of contracts and referral to the appropriate authorities. Our zero-tolerance approach is embedded in procurement, contracting and daily operations, and applies equally to employees, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers engaged in skip hire, waste collection or associated services.

Supplier audits and due diligence

We operate a systematic supplier audit programme to minimise the risk of slavery and trafficking in our supply chain. Our due diligence and audit measures include:

• Pre-engagement screening of suppliers to assess compliance with labour and human rights standards.
• Regular and risk-based on-site inspections and remote audits to verify working conditions, payroll and recruitment practices.
• Mandatory contractual clauses requiring suppliers to comply with anti-slavery standards and to allow audits and remedial action.
• Use of independent third-party auditors for high-risk supplier relationships and geographies.

Audits are prioritised based on sectoral and geographic risk and the nature of services provided. When non-compliance is identified we implement corrective action plans with clear timelines; persistent or severe breaches lead to contract termination. Supplier audits are a core control in our strategy to detect and deter modern slavery across all tiers of our supply chain.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We provide multiple, secure reporting channels so employees, contractors and third parties can raise concerns about suspected modern slavery without fear of retaliation. Reports can be made anonymously where preferred and are handled in confidence. All concerns are taken seriously, investigated promptly and proportional remedial steps are taken. Anyone associated with Wood Green Skip Hire who reports in good faith will be protected under our non-retaliation policy.

Our internal reporting system is complemented by an independently managed hotline for anonymous disclosures and by internal case management to track investigations, outcomes and corrective measures. We ensure that reporting channels are clearly communicated during onboarding, in training and through company policies. The integrity of these channels is critical to enforcing our zero-tolerance stance and to ensuring that issues are identified and addressed quickly.

Training and awareness-raising support our prevention efforts. We deliver targeted training for employees, managers and procurement teams on the indicators of modern slavery, the use of reporting channels and the roles and responsibilities for mitigation. Training is refreshed regularly and forms part of performance reviews to ensure sustained vigilance across the organisation.

Governance and accountability for this statement rest with senior management and the board. Leadership reviews include assessment of supplier audit outcomes, reported incidents, remedial actions and performance against targets. Wood Green skip-hire integrates anti-slavery obligations into procurement processes and supplier performance metrics, ensuring that responsibility is clear and measurable.

Where suppliers demonstrate non-compliance, we require remediation plans and will withhold or cease new business until satisfactory corrective actions are implemented. We also engage collaboratively with suppliers to build capacity and to promote best practice, recognising that effective change often requires partnership and ongoing oversight.

We are committed to continuous improvement. An annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our anti-slavery programme will be undertaken to evaluate effectiveness and to set improvement priorities. The review will consider audit findings, training uptake, reported concerns and remediation effectiveness, and will inform policy updates and resource allocation to strengthen our controls and prevention measures.

In conclusion, Wood Green Skip Hire reaffirms a steadfast commitment to eradicating modern slavery from our operations and supply chains. Through a clear zero-tolerance policy, robust supplier audits, secure reporting channels and a formal annual review process, we strive to maintain a business that respects human rights and protects vulnerable workers. We will continue to monitor, learn and improve our practices so that the highest ethical standards are integral to our skip hire, waste management and recycling activities.