Hainault Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

Hainault Skip Hire is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in any part of our operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Hainault skip hire and its subsidiaries during the reporting year to ensure that forced labour, exploitation or coercion do not occur in our business. We adopt a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery and expect the same standard from business partners.

We maintain clear policies that reflect our commitment to ethical procurement. Hainault Skip-Hire requires all employees, contractors and suppliers to comply with the standards set out in this statement and in applicable anti-slavery laws. Our policy is communicated through employment contracts, supplier terms and staff training to ensure everyone understands that exploitation is unacceptable and that breaches will result in decisive action.

Supplier due diligence is an integral element of our approach. Hainault's skip hire services undertake risk-based assessments of new and existing suppliers, focusing on geography, industry sector and labour practices. We perform documentation checks, review labour subcontracting arrangements and verify legal compliance. Where higher risks are identified we deploy enhanced scrutiny, including site visits and third-party verifications, to guard against modern slavery risks.

To reinforce accountability we operate a programme of regular supplier audits. Audits evaluate working conditions, wage practices, hours and recruitment methods, and confirm that suppliers adhere to our standards. Non-compliance triggers corrective action plans and, if necessary, contractual consequences up to termination. We expect supply partners to remediate issues promptly and to demonstrate sustainable improvements.

We provide training and awareness for staff across HSH to enable early detection of indicators of coercion, exploitation and forced labour. Training covers recognising signs of modern slavery, escalation procedures and roles for procurement teams. Our compliance team collates audit findings and training outcomes to identify common issues and to drive continuous improvement in both operations and supplier management.

We also maintain clear reporting channels for concerns and suspected wrongdoing. These reporting channels include an internal whistleblowing procedure and a designated ethics hotline. Reports can be made confidentially and, where requested, anonymously. We investigate all reports promptly and thoroughly, and we protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Examples of reporting mechanisms include:

• Internal confidential reports to the compliance team;
• Anonymous reporting through third-party intake;
• Escalation to senior management for serious breaches.

Our approach to remediation prioritises the welfare of affected individuals. Where modern slavery concerns are substantiated we work with local authorities, NGOs and supply partners to ensure victims receive appropriate support and that corrective measures are implemented. Hainault skip hire will not benefit from suppliers that exploit workers and will take decisive action to end relationships where remediation is not feasible.

Governance, review and continuous improvement

Annual review and reporting

The Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually by senior management and the board to ensure it remains effective and proportionate to our operations. Our annual review assesses the impact of supplier audits, training participation, reporting trends and corrective actions. The results guide updates to policies, supplier onboarding processes and risk mitigation efforts across Hainault Skip Hire Limited.