Modern Slavery Statement — Chigwell Skip Hire

Chigwell Skip Hire Ltd is committed to eradicating any form of modern slavery, human trafficking or forced labour within our operations and supply chain. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards exploitation and abuse, and this modern slavery statement sets out our approach to prevention, detection and response. As a local waste management and skip operator — whether referenced as Chigwell skip hire or Chigwell skips — we acknowledge our responsibility to work proactively with partners and contractors to protect workers' rights.

Our zero-tolerance policy and core commitments

We maintain a clear zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery. All employees, contractors and suppliers are expected to comply with our standards. Our commitments include:

• Respecting human rights and labour standards across all operations;
• Prohibiting the use of forced, bonded or compulsory labour;
• Ensuring fair pay and acceptable working conditions in our own teams and those of our suppliers.

We require all vendors and subcontractors doing business with Chigwell Skip-Hire to agree to our supplier code of conduct. This code details expectations around recruitment practices, working hours, wage payments and the right of workers to freely leave employment. New supplier agreements include clauses that enable us to terminate relationships where modern slavery or trafficking is identified.

Supplier audits and due diligence

Our supply chain due diligence is a mix of risk-based screening, contractual requirements and targeted on-site audits. We prioritise audits where risks are highest — for example, where agencies or third-party labour providers supply temporary staff or where materials and services are sourced from high-risk geographies. Audit activities include document verification, worker interviews and checks on recruitment practices. Findings are recorded, and remedial actions are tracked until closure. For persistent non-compliance we reserve the right to suspend or terminate supplier relationships.

To reinforce these actions the operations team and procurement lead at Chigwell Skip Hire conduct periodic supplier reviews, gather evidence of lawful employment (pay slips, contracts, right-to-work checks) and use risk indicators to trigger further investigation. We also adopt improved contractual wording to ensure transparency and accountability across the contractor network.

We provide training and awareness programmes for our staff and supervisory teams so they can recognise signs of exploitation and know how to escalate concerns. Training covers indicators of modern slavery, ethical recruitment, and the company’s reporting channels. These measures help protect workers across both the core business and the wider supply chain of Chigwell Skip Hire and related service partners.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We maintain multiple confidential reporting channels to encourage safe escalation of concerns. Reports can be raised internally through line managers or a designated compliance pathway, and we ensure that whistleblowers are protected from retaliation. All allegations are investigated promptly and proportionately, with outcomes documented and appropriate remedial or disciplinary measures taken when necessary. We do not publish personal contact information here but ensure that staff know how to use the internal mechanisms provided.

Monitoring, key performance indicators and annual review

We continuously monitor the effectiveness of our anti-slavery measures using specific KPIs such as: number of supplier audits completed, incidents reported and remediated, training completion rates and contract clauses updated. An annual review of our modern slavery statement and associated policies is carried out to reflect changes in risk, business operations and legal requirements. This annual review is signed off by senior management and used to drive further improvements in our approach.

Conclusion: Chigwell Skip Hire remains steadfast in preventing modern slavery and human trafficking. Our approach combines a zero-tolerance stance, robust supplier audits, confidential reporting channels and a formalised annual review process to ensure continual improvement. We will continue to work with suppliers, employees and partners to uphold ethical labour standards and to ensure the dignity and safety of all workers in our sphere of influence.