Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Poplar

Skip Hire Poplar confirms its unequivocal commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chains. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced, bonded, or involuntary labour. This statement sets out how our Poplar skip hire services, contractors and suppliers are assessed, monitored and managed to reduce the risk of modern slavery.

Our policy applies to all employees, temporary staff, contractors and third-party suppliers engaged with skip-hire Poplar activities. We recognise that visibility across logistics, recycling, site services and subcontracted labour is essential. To that end we require contractual assurances that all partners comply with applicable employment law and international human rights standards and maintain proper records of working hours, wages and employment terms.

Zero-tolerance policy: we will not tolerate any instance of modern slavery. Allegations are taken seriously and investigated promptly. Employment practices that permit forced labour, retention of identity documents, exploitative recruitment fees, threats, or any form of coercion are strictly prohibited. Where breaches are confirmed, we will terminate relationships with suppliers and contractors who fail to remedy or who are complicit in modern slavery, and we will take appropriate legal steps.

Supplier Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We embed anti-slavery checks into supplier onboarding and contractual terms for all the Poplar skip hire supply chain. All strategic suppliers undergo an initial risk assessment. High-risk suppliers are subject to enhanced scrutiny, including site visits, documentation reviews and verification of payroll, working conditions and recruitment practices. Our approach to supplier audits includes:

• Due diligence questionnaires tailored to the waste management sector and Poplar skip hire operations;
• On-site inspections and worker interviews to validate conditions;
• Corrective action plans with defined timeframes for remediation;
• Regular follow-up audits to ensure sustainable compliance.

Where suppliers use subcontractors, we require visibility and accountability down the subcontracting chain. Poplar skip hire procurement teams are trained to identify red flags and escalate concerns, ensuring that supplier audits are meaningful and enforceable.

Reporting Channels, Protection and Annual Review

We provide multiple reporting channels to encourage workers, contractors and third parties to raise concerns safely and confidentially. Reporting options include internal reporting to line managers or human resources, and anonymous reporting mechanisms where appropriate. All reports are recorded, investigated and tracked to resolution. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure reports are handled with sensitivity and discretion.

Training and communication are central to preventing modern slavery within our services. Employees and on-site managers receive periodic training on recognising signs of exploitation, correct recruitment practices and the steps to take when concerns arise. Poplar skip hire staff are briefed on contractual obligations and encouraged to maintain vigilance when engaging with suppliers, drivers and third parties.

Annual review and continuous improvement: this modern slavery statement is reviewed at least once every year by senior management and the compliance team. The review assesses the effectiveness of supplier audits, the uptake and outcomes of reporting channels, training completion rates and any corrective actions taken. Findings lead to policy updates, revised supplier terms and new mitigations where necessary. We will publish a clear summary of progress and maintain records demonstrating ongoing due diligence.

In summary, Skip Hire Poplar and its Poplar skip hire operations are committed to preventing modern slavery through a combination of a zero-tolerance policy, robust supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and an annual review cycle that drives continuous improvement. We seek to work only with partners who share these values and to take decisive action where standards are not met.

By integrating these measures into procurement, contract management and daily operations, skip hire in Poplar can continue to deliver services responsibly and ethically. Our dedication to eradicating modern slavery remains a core component of organisational governance and corporate responsibility.

All elements of this statement will be kept under ongoing review to reflect emerging risks and best practice in combating exploitation across the waste management and skip hire sectors.