Modern Slavery Statement for Golders Green Skip Hire

Golders Green Skip Hire (also referenced as Golders Green skip hire and GG Skip Hire) is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy, the steps we take to mitigate risk, and our ongoing governance arrangements. We acknowledge our responsibility and set out a clear expectation that all suppliers and contractors operate to the same high standards.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, servitude, or human trafficking. Our policy is embedded across our business culture; we refuse to engage with parties who do not comply with our standards. All staff and partners are trained to recognise signs of exploitation and to escalate concerns immediately. This commitment applies equally to Golders Green skip-hire operations, subcontractors and temporary labour providers.

We require every supplier to complete pre-qualification checks and to declare their own modern slavery compliance measures. Our supplier requirements include:

• confirmation of lawful working practices and right-to-work checks;
• policies on worker welfare, pay and working hours;
• permission for on-site and off-site supplier audits and inspections;
• remediation plans where risks or breaches are found.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

Golders Green SKIP HIRE operates a risk-based audit programme. We perform periodic supplier audits that include document reviews, worker interviews and records checks. Audits are prioritised by risk criteria such as geography, sector and the type of labour used. Auditors are instructed to look for indicators of coercion, withheld identification, debt bondage or recruitment fees.

Due diligence is undertaken at the point of supplier selection and throughout the commercial relationship. We use a combination of desktop screening, physical audits and third-party verifications. Where audits reveal concerns, Golders Green skip-hire management will require corrective action plans, set deadlines for remediation and, if necessary, suspend or terminate contracts to protect workers and our ethical standards.

To ensure transparency and continual improvement, we record audit outcomes centrally and apply a consistent escalation protocol. Suppliers demonstrating exemplary practices are recognised and encouraged to share best practice across our network. Suppliers that fail to meet expectations face progressive sanctions, up to removal from our approved supplier list.

Reporting Channels and Worker Protection

We provide multiple reporting channels to encourage the early identification of concerns. Workers, subcontractors and members of the public can report suspected modern slavery through anonymous and confidential routes. Reports are treated seriously and handled in a manner that protects whistleblowers from retaliation.

Our reporting framework includes a confidential internal reporting line, an independent whistleblowing mechanism and formal escalation to senior management for any allegation that meets our risk threshold. Reports trigger an immediate risk assessment followed by investigation, support for affected individuals and remediation where required. We also collaborate with relevant authorities, NGOs and labour rights organisations to ensure appropriate protection and assistance for victims.

Training and awareness form a central part of our preventative approach. All employees with procurement, recruitment or supervisory responsibilities receive regular training on recognising modern slavery risks and on our reporting procedures. New supplier onboarding includes specific requirements and contractual clauses referencing compliance with our modern slavery expectations.

Golders Green Skip Hire maintains a structured governance approach to modern slavery. Senior leaders review compliance matters and related audit findings quarterly. We ensure resources are allocated to preventative activity, investigation and remediation. Our board receives an annual update on progress and emerging risks.

We commit to an annual review of this modern slavery statement and associated policies. The review assesses the effectiveness of supplier audits, the uptake and impact of training, the performance of reporting channels and the outcomes of any remediation actions. Findings from the annual review drive continuous improvement across the business and supply base.

In closing, Golders Green skip-hire reaffirms its uncompromising stance against modern slavery. We will continue to strengthen due diligence, broaden supplier engagement, and ensure robust reporting and remediation so that our operations and those of our partners are free from exploitation.