Norwood Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

Norwood Skip Hire publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to affirm our commitment to preventing slavery, servitude, forced labour and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. This anti-slavery declaration explains our approach, controls and ongoing actions. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery and require all staff, contractors and suppliers to uphold these standards. This statement is made in respect of our policies and procedures designed to identify, prevent and remediate risks related to slavery and human trafficking.

Our corporate slavery and human trafficking statement sets out clear responsibilities. Senior management lead the programme, and we integrate anti-slavery checks into procurement, recruitment and contracting. We have published a formal Modern Slavery policy that describes expected behaviours, due diligence rules and escalation pathways. Employees receive regular training to help them recognise signs of exploitation, coercive labour practices and irregularities in employment documentation.

We operate a robust supplier assurance framework that includes supplier audits, supplier self-assessment questionnaires and contractual clauses prohibiting forced labour. Our supplier auditing programme targets high-risk categories and regions and uses a mix of desk-based reviews and onsite inspections. Where audits identify concerns, we require corrective action plans and monitor remediation. We also reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships with suppliers that fail to meet our minimum standards or refuse to cooperate with remediation.

Transparency and reporting are central to our response. We provide multiple confidential reporting channels that allow staff, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns about suspected abuse or breaches of the modern slavery policy. Reports may be raised through anonymous hotlines, designated compliance leads, or internal reporting systems. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and, where appropriate, escalated to external authorities. Retaliation against whistleblowers is strictly prohibited under our policies.

Our practical measures include background checks for new hires, verification of right-to-work documentation, limits on the use of recruitment agencies, and controls to ensure workers retain personal identification documents. We maintain a list of mandatory actions for suppliers and contractors, including:

Key controls

• Contractual anti-slavery clauses and audit rights
• Pre-engagement due diligence and risk scoring
• Regular supplier audits and corrective action tracking
• Training programmes for procurement and HR staff

These steps form the operational backbone of our anti-slavery efforts.

The effectiveness of our measures is monitored through defined KPIs and periodic reviews. We conduct an annual review of our Modern Slavery policy and related procedures to ensure they remain fit for purpose and aligned with evolving legal and industry best practices. The annual review examines audit findings, reported incidents, remediation outcomes and the performance of training initiatives. Results inform policy updates, resource allocation and further risk mitigation activities.