Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Eltham

Skip Hire Eltham affirms its commitment to combating modern slavery and human trafficking across all operations and supply chains. Our company maintains a zero-tolerance approach to forced labour, servitude and any form of exploitation. This statement outlines the policies, due diligence and responsibilities that underpin our approach to ethical operations, whether described as Eltham skip hire, skip-hire Eltham services or waste management in the wider community.

We operate with a clear policy framework and training program that ensures every employee and contractor understands that modern slavery is unacceptable. Our senior management team leads on ethical compliance and enshrines the values of transparency and respect for human rights in procurement decisions. The skip hire in Eltham activities we carry out are governed by contracts that explicitly prohibit exploitative practices and require suppliers to meet our standards.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Obligations

Skip Hire Eltham has adopted a firm zero-tolerance stance toward modern slavery. Our policy demands immediate action when any suspicion of trafficking or slave labour arises. We require suppliers to declare compliance with labour laws and to permit verification through audits and site visits. Key obligations include:

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We perform risk-based supplier audits and screening for our Eltham skip hire supply chain. Audits assess recruitment practices, wage payment records, working hours and accommodation standards. We prioritise suppliers in higher-risk jurisdictions or sectors and use documented verification procedures. Audits are carried out by trained staff or independent third parties and form part of our tendering and renewal criteria for skip hire services.

Our due diligence process involves pre-engagement checks, ongoing monitoring and corrective action plans where issues are identified. Suppliers must provide evidence of labour standards and compliance certificates when requested. Failure to rectify breaches, or repeated violations, results in contract termination and, where necessary, referral to authorities.

To strengthen accountability, we integrate modern slavery considerations into procurement contracts and performance reviews. Contract clauses include the right to audit, requirements for sub-supplier transparency, and obligations to notify us immediately of suspected abuses. We also maintain a central register of suppliers to monitor compliance trends and target resources where risk is greatest.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing We provide multiple safe and confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties who wish to raise concerns about potential modern slavery incidents. Reports can be made anonymously and are treated seriously, investigated promptly and independently. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure that any report triggers appropriate remedial steps.

Our reporting framework includes internal case management, escalation to senior leadership where necessary, and collaboration with law enforcement and non-governmental organisations to support victims. We also encourage suppliers to adopt similar whistleblowing mechanisms and to report concerns directly to us so that issues can be addressed collaboratively and swiftly.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement Each year Skip Hire Eltham conducts a formal review of our modern slavery policies, audit outcomes and training effectiveness. The annual review identifies areas for improvement, updates risk assessments and refines supplier engagement strategies. We publish updates internally and take steps to improve systems based on lessons learned, stakeholder feedback and changes to legal requirements.