Modern Slavery Statement — Morden Skip Hire

Morden Skip Hire is committed to combating modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms throughout our operations and supply chain. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to ensure that forced labour, servitude, and human exploitation are not tolerated. Our zero-tolerance policy applies across Morden skip hire services, subcontractors and partner organisations. We recognise that waste management and skip hire sectors can be exposed to risk, and we take a proactive stance: preventing, detecting and responding to any possible signs of exploitation is a core part of our business integrity and duty of care.

Policy and Commitment

We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery. All staff at Morden skip hire and Morden Skip-Hire contractors are required to comply with our code of conduct which includes explicit prohibitions on forced labour, child labour and other exploitative practices. We make this expectation clear in contracts, purchase orders and staff policies. Training is provided to managers and procurement teams to identify potential indicators of modern slavery and to ensure that recruitment and employment practices meet legal and ethical standards.

Supply Chain Due Diligence

Our approach to supplier engagement is risk-based. We maintain documented procedures to assess suppliers and subcontractors, prioritising those who operate in higher-risk jurisdictions or who supply labour-intensive services. Core measures include supplier screening, contract clauses that require compliance with anti-slavery laws, and supplier questionnaires that request information on labour practices. Where concerns are identified, we escalate through internal channels and may suspend or terminate relationships where remediation is not possible.

Supplier audits form an essential element of our prevention strategy. We undertake both scheduled and spot audits of selected suppliers to verify working conditions, pay practices and documentation. Audits are carried out through a combination of desktop reviews, on-site inspections and third-party verifications. Findings are documented, and corrective action plans are agreed with suppliers. Persistent non-compliance results in delisting. Our supplier audit program is designed to be proportionate but rigorous, focusing on areas of greatest risk within our Morden skips logistics and haulage partners.

Reporting channels are available to all employees, contractors and third parties. We provide secure and confidential ways to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery, including anonymous reporting mechanisms and escalation to senior management. Every report is treated seriously and investigated promptly. We guarantee protection from retaliation for whistleblowers acting in good faith. Reports are logged, outcomes are recorded, and where appropriate we cooperate with authorities and support affected individuals through remediation and recovery steps.

Continuous improvement is central to our programme. We publish policies, conduct regular staff awareness events, and engage stakeholders to strengthen our response to modern slavery risks. Annual review processes evaluate policy effectiveness, audit results, and incident responses to identify improvements. As part of the review we set measurable objectives for the coming year, refine supplier risk ratings, and update training and contractual controls. This ensures our Morden Skip Hire modern slavery statement remains current and actionable.

In summary, Morden skip hire maintains a comprehensive framework built on a zero-tolerance policy, targeted supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and an annual review cycle that drives continual improvement. Key actions we take include:

• Contractual safeguards requiring supplier compliance with anti-slavery laws.
• Risk-based supplier due diligence and documentation checks.
• Regular audits and corrective action plans for non-compliant partners.
• Confidential reporting mechanisms and whistleblower protections.
• Annual policy review and performance measurement to strengthen controls.

We remain resolute in our commitment to eliminate modern slavery from our operations and supply chain, and we will continue to work collaboratively with partners to uphold ethical labour standards across all Morden Skip Hire activities.