Modern Slavery Statement — Kings Cross Skip Hire Commitment

Kings Cross Skip Hire confirms a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour in all operations and supply chains. This modern slavery statement sets out how Kings Cross skip hire identifies, prevents and mitigates risks of exploitation. We are committed to acting ethically and ensuring that everyone who works with Kings Cross Skip-Hire is treated with dignity and respect.

Our policy framework is led by senior management and supported by operational teams across the business. King's Cross Skip Hire requires all employees, contractors and partners to adhere to our anti-slavery expectations. The policy emphasises clear responsibilities, mandatory training modules and the integration of anti-slavery clauses into all new supplier contracts.

We enforce our position through practical measures such as supplier selection checks, on-site inspections and regular supplier audits. Supplier audits verify working hours, wage compliance and legitimate supply chain documentation. Audits are risk-based and prioritise areas where the risk of modern slavery is greatest — for example, manual labour, seasonal staffing and subcontracted waste removal services.

Our due diligence process for suppliers includes verification of identity, review of recruitment practices, and confirmation of right-to-work documentation. We place particular emphasis on third-party labour providers and sub-contractors. Kings Cross Skip Hire utilises a combination of desktop checks and physical audits to confirm compliance.

Key elements of our audit and compliance programme include:

• Risk assessment: regular evaluation of sectors, services and geographies that present higher modern slavery risk;
• Supplier audits: scheduled and unannounced visits to verify working conditions and document checks;
• Contract terms: standard clauses that require suppliers to comply with anti-slavery laws and allow audit rights.

We maintain a supplier improvement plan process if issues are identified. Remediation steps are monitored and escalated where needed, with clear timelines for corrective actions. Persistent non-compliance leads to contract termination to protect workers and the integrity of our operations.

To ensure concerns are raised and addressed, Kings Cross Skip Hire provides multiple reporting channels that support anonymity and protection from retaliation. Employees and third parties are encouraged to report suspicions of exploitation through internal reporting routes, whistleblowing lines and direct reports to management. We treat all reports seriously and investigate promptly.

Training is mandatory for staff in procurement, operations and site supervision roles. Training covers the signs of modern slavery, how to raise concerns, and how to apply our supplier audit protocols. We also deliver awareness sessions for drivers, contractors and temporary workers to ensure everyone recognises and can escalate potential issues.

Our communication strategy includes regular reminders of the zero-tolerance stance and the importance of ethical conduct across the Kings Cross skip hire network. We emphasise empowerment: staff should feel confident to speak up without fear.

Governance arrangements assign oversight of modern slavery initiatives to a designated compliance lead who reports to the executive team. Progress reports include audit outcomes, remediation status and identified risks. These are reviewed at management meetings to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.

We commit to continuous improvement and transparency. This involves strengthening supplier screening, increasing the frequency of audits where risk warrants, and embedding anti-slavery due diligence into procurement decisions. Our contract templates require suppliers to warrant that they do not use forced labour and that they maintain appropriate records.

Finally, Kings Cross Skip Hire undertakes an annual review of its modern slavery policy and practices. The annual review assesses effectiveness, updates risk assessments and sets priorities for the coming year. This modern slavery statement will be reviewed and refreshed annually to reflect changes in our business, emerging risks and improved best practice.