Putney Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

Putney Skip Hire (referred to in this statement as "Putney skip hire", "Putney SkipHire" and the "Company") is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all parts of our operations and supply chain. We set out a clear, company-wide zero-tolerance policy against forced labour, debt bondage, and any form of exploitation. This Putney Skip Hire modern slavery statement explains our approach to due diligence, controls, and continuous improvement across our skip-hire and waste management activities.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Commitment

Our zero-tolerance approach means that any instance of modern slavery or human trafficking identified within our workforce, our contractors or our suppliers will result in decisive action. This includes contract termination, remediation where appropriate, and referral to the relevant authorities. We expect the same standards from all parties we engage with. The anti-slavery policy is embedded in our procurement and operational procedures and applies to all staff and partners of Putney skip hire operations.

Supplier Audits, Assessments and Controls

We operate a supplier assurance programme to identify and assess risks across our contractor and supplier base. Key measures include:

• Supplier risk assessments on onboarding and periodic review.
• Targeted supplier audits and on-site inspections for high-risk providers.
• Contractual clauses requiring compliance with modern slavery standards and right-to-audit provisions.

Supplier audits are conducted using a mix of self-assessment questionnaires, documentary checks and, where necessary, physical visits. Findings trigger corrective action plans with specific timelines. Where suppliers fail to meet our standards and do not implement required changes, we will disengage them. This ensures that our procurement decisions for skip-hire equipment, transport services and disposal partners reflect our human rights expectations.

Reporting channels are a vital part of our prevention framework. Employees, contractors and third parties are encouraged to raise concerns through multiple secure routes. We maintain confidential internal reporting systems and an anonymous escalation channel. All reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly and treated with confidentiality to protect whistleblowers.

Reporting and escalation procedures cover suspected labour exploitation across recruitment, subcontracting, transport and depot operations. We document each report, record the investigative steps and outcomes, and ensure victims receive appropriate support while safeguarding business continuity and legal obligations.

Training and awareness are delivered to frontline staff, procurement teams and senior managers. Bespoke modules focus on recognising indicators of modern slavery, safe reporting practices, and obligations under our anti-slavery policy. Regular refresher training forms part of our workforce development schedule to ensure Putney Skip Hire staff remain vigilant.

Governance of this modern slavery and human trafficking policy sits with senior leadership and is included in our corporate risk register. Annual review processes evaluate the effectiveness of our policies, supplier audit outcomes and training impact. Improvements are prioritised and implemented within defined timelines and reported internally.

In conclusion, this statement represents our ongoing commitment to combating modern slavery across our operations and supply chain. Putney Skip Hire will continue to strengthen due diligence, expand supplier audits, maintain clear reporting channels and complete an annual review to drive continuous improvement. We expect every colleague and partner to contribute to a responsible, transparent and ethical business culture.