Modern Slavery Statement for Teddington Skip Hire
Teddington Skip Hire is committed to preventing any form of modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains. This modern slavery statement explains our approach to identifying, managing and mitigating the risks of exploitation and forced labour. Our anti-slavery stance is integral to our values and operations, and applies across all activities, from waste collection to skip hire services.
We recognise that slavery and human trafficking can take many forms, so our slavery and human trafficking statement uses a broad definition to capture forced labour, bonded labour, and any involuntary servitude. This commitment extends to all employees, contractors and third-party providers engaged by Teddington Skip Hire. We publish this policy to make our position transparent and to encourage partners to adopt similar standards.
Our policy is zero-tolerance towards modern slavery and exploitation. Zero tolerance means that any confirmed instance of forced labour, deceptive recruitment or coercive practices will lead to immediate action, including termination of relationships with suppliers who fail to remedy issues. The company will cooperate with authorities where necessary and will prioritise the safety and recovery of affected individuals.
Due Diligence and Supplier Audits
We conduct due diligence on supply chains and maintain risk-based processes to evaluate suppliers and subcontractors. Our procurement criteria require suppliers to confirm compliance with labour standards and to demonstrate ethical practices. Employees involved in sourcing receive training to recognise high-risk indicators and escalate concerns for further assessment.
Supplier audits are a key control. We operate a program of scheduled and ad hoc audits covering:
- Verification of worker documentation and payment records
- Workplace inspections for safe conditions and lawful hours
- Review of recruitment practices and third-party labour providers
Where audits identify potential breaches, we require corrective action plans, follow-up visits and, when necessary, suspension of contracts. Our approach to supplier management emphasises continuous improvement and collaboration to raise standards across the sector.
Reporting Channels and Protection
We provide clear and accessible reporting channels so staff, contractors and supply chain workers can raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Reports may be raised internally through line management or designated compliance representatives. We also support anonymous reporting mechanisms and ensure investigations are handled sensitively and confidentially.
To protect those who report, we maintain a non-retaliation policy and offer support measures to any person affected by suspected exploitation. All allegations are taken seriously and assessed promptly. Our response procedures include risk assessment, referral to specialist support services where appropriate, and coordination with regulatory or law enforcement bodies.
Senior management at Teddington Skip Hire holds responsibility for enforcing anti-slavery commitments and ensuring staff receive training on recognising and reporting concerns. We document actions taken in response to allegations and monitor outcomes to ensure effective remediation and prevention.
Our Teddington Skip Hire modern slavery policy also sets out expectations for ethical recruitment, lawful wages and decent working conditions. We require that recruitment intermediaries operate transparently and that any fees charged to workers are lawful and disclosed. Where evidence of non-compliance is found, we act decisively.
The Board and senior leadership review modern slavery risks and mitigation annually. This annual review examines audit results, training effectiveness, incident reports and changes in supply chain geography or structure that may increase risk. Findings drive updates to policy, supplier engagement strategies and risk assessment tools.
Commitment: Teddington Skip Hire will continue to strengthen its measures against modern slavery, embedding responsible sourcing into everyday business decisions. This modern slavery declaration reflects our ongoing pledge to protect workers, uphold human rights, and partner only with organisations that share our zero-tolerance position.