Harrow Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

Harrow Skip Hire is committed to preventing all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach, our zero-tolerance stance, and the practical steps we take to identify, mitigate and remediate risks. We publish this slavery and human trafficking statement to be transparent about our policies and ongoing actions.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

Our position is clear: we operate a strict zero-tolerance policy on forced labour, child labour and any practices that amount to modern slavery. All employees, contractors and suppliers are required to comply with our Modern Slavery Policy. Any breach of this policy will be treated seriously and may result in disciplinary action or termination of contractual relationships. We expect the same high standards from those who supply goods and services to Harrow Skip Hire, including subcontractors and recruitment partners.

Scope and Principles of the modern slavery statement

This modern slavery statement applies to all parts of our business and to third parties that provide labour, equipment and services. We assess risk according to geography, sector, and the nature of the supply relationship, and we direct additional resources where risk is highest. Our guiding principles are prevention, detection and remedy, and we embed these into day-to-day procurement and operational decisions.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Harrow Skip Hire maintains a robust supplier audit programme designed to ensure compliance with our anti-slavery standards. Key elements include:

Initial supplier risk assessment at onboarding and periodic reassessment.
Contractual clauses requiring compliance with the Modern Slavery Policy and the right to audit.
Targeted on-site and remote audits for high-risk suppliers to verify labour practices, recruitment, and worker treatment.
Requirements for suppliers to maintain transparent records of worker recruitment, payroll, and working conditions.

Audit methodology and corrective actions

Audits are carried out by trained internal staff or independent third parties depending on complexity. Where issues are identified we require a time-bound remediation plan. Persistent non-compliance leads to contract termination. We also work collaboratively with suppliers to build capacity, offering guidance on best practice and expectations under our slavery and human trafficking statement.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Harrow Skip Hire encourages reporting of concerns relating to modern slavery through multiple confidential channels. Employees and third parties can raise concerns without fear of retaliation; reports are investigated impartially and promptly. We provide clear reporting procedures internally and ensure anonymous reporting options where appropriate. We treat all reports seriously and take corrective action when necessary, prioritising the protection and support of affected individuals.

Training and Governance

We provide regular training for staff with procurement, HR and operational responsibilities to recognise signs of exploitation and to understand their responsibilities under our Modern Slavery Statement. Our governance structure assigns accountability for human rights compliance to senior management, with oversight by the board to ensure sustained focus and resource allocation.

Icon representing performance monitoring and continuous improvement Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

We maintain performance indicators to track progress, including the number of supplier audits completed, remedial actions implemented and training hours delivered. Our approach is iterative: lessons learned from audits and incidents inform policy updates and improvements across operations.

Annual Review and Statement Approval

Harrow Skip Hire undertakes an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and the associated policies to ensure effectiveness and responsiveness to emerging risks. The statement is approved at a senior level and updated to reflect new legislation, supply chain changes, or findings from audits and reports. We remain committed to eliminating modern slavery from our business and supply chains and will continue to strengthen our systems, supplier engagement and transparency.