Modern Slavery Statement — Dulwich Skip Hire
Dulwich Skip Hire publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to affirm our commitment to preventing modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking throughout our operations and supply chains. This anti-slavery statement outlines the steps we take, our zero-tolerance policy and the mechanisms we have in place to identify and address risks.
We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy towards slavery and exploitation. All employees, contractors and partners are expected to comply with our modern slavery policy, which prohibits any form of coerced work, debt bondage, or the withholding of wages. Breaches of this policy result in immediate disciplinary action, up to and including contract termination.
Our slavery and human trafficking statement sets out the governance framework: senior management oversight, appointed compliance leads and a cross-functional working group that monitors risks and remedial actions. We aim to ensure transparent accountability and regular reporting to our board.
We assess risk across our supply chain and use targeted supplier audits as a core preventive measure. Auditing focuses on suppliers in high-risk sectors and geographies and includes document reviews, on-site inspections and worker interviews where practical. Audit findings are tracked and suppliers must implement corrective action plans within agreed timeframes.
As part of our supplier due diligence, we require contractual representations on compliance with our anti-slavery statement and the right to audit. New suppliers are screened for labour practices, and recurring audits ensure continuous modern slavery compliance. Persistent non-compliance results in phased disengagement.
We maintain clear procurement standards and a supplier code of conduct that emphasises respect for worker rights, safe working conditions and lawful wages. Our procurement team receives regular training on identifying signs of exploitation and managing supplier relationships in accordance with our modern slavery compliance expectations.
To encourage reporting and early detection, we provide accessible reporting channels. Employees and third parties can raise concerns anonymously via a confidential hotline or internal reporting system, or directly to their line manager. We provide assurance that reports will be treated seriously and investigated promptly.
Our investigation process is robust: alleged incidents are investigated by trained personnel, documented and, where appropriate, escalated to external authorities. We protect whistleblowers and have non-retaliation measures to ensure staff can report in confidence. In instances where exploitation is confirmed, immediate remedial action is taken to protect affected individuals.
We review this modern slavery statement annually and update our approach to reflect changes in law, sector risks and operational learnings. The annual review includes analysis of audit outcomes, training effectiveness, incident trends and supplier performance to continuously improve our anti-slavery measures.
Training and Awareness
All staff receive mandatory training on recognising and responding to signs of modern slavery. Training is tailored to role and risk exposure and refreshed regularly. Managers have enhanced obligations to ensure their teams comply with the anti-slavery expectations and to act on any concerns raised.
Key Commitments
- Zero tolerance – No tolerance for forced labour, servitude or exploitation in any part of our business.
- Supplier audits – Regular audits and corrective action to enforce standards.
- Reporting channels – Confidential and anonymous mechanisms to report concerns.
- Annual review – Ongoing assessment and enhancement of policies and procedures.
By implementing these measures, Dulwich Skip Hire reaffirms its commitment to a responsible, ethical supply chain and to upholding the rights and dignity of all workers. This anti-slavery statement represents a living programme of actions and continuous improvement to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms.