Poplar Skip Hire: Modern Slavery Statement

We, Poplar Skip Hire, publish this Modern Slavery Statement to confirm our commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and any form of exploitation across our operations and supply chain. This anti-slavery statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy, how we monitor suppliers, the reporting channels we provide and our approach to annual review. This declaration is intended as a clear and public reassurance that our business rejects modern slavery in all its forms.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

Poplar Skip Hire operates a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. As part of our slavery and human trafficking statement we require all employees and contractors to adhere to high ethical standards. We emphasize that any breach of our anti modern slavery policy will result in immediate disciplinary action, which may include termination and referral to law enforcement where applicable. Our leadership team takes overall responsibility for enforcing this policy and ensuring it is communicated across our operations.

Scope and Terminology

The scope of this modern slavery statement covers all business units, logistics partners, subcontractors and procurement activities. By using different variations of our main commitment — modern slavery statement, anti-slavery statement and slavery and human trafficking statement — we make clear that our standards apply to any person working for or on behalf of Poplar Skip Hire, whether employed, subcontracted, supplied or volunteering.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits We assess potential and current suppliers through a risk-based approach. Supplier audits form a central part of our due diligence programme. Audits include verification of employment records, worker interviews, site visits and checks on subcontracting arrangements. High-risk suppliers are audited more frequently and may be required to implement remedial action plans. Failure to demonstrate compliance with our anti-slavery requirements may result in contract termination. Our procurement policy embeds anti-slavery clauses and expectations within contracts and purchase orders.

Training and Awareness All relevant staff receive regular training on recognising indicators of forced labour and exploitation. Training covers how to conduct supplier audits, how to escalate concerns and how to support victims. We also provide guidance materials that describe our anti-slavery procedures and the obligations of managers and procurement teams when assessing third parties.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing Poplar Skip Hire maintains clear and confidential reporting channels to enable staff, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected slavery or trafficking. These reporting channels include an internal escalation route to management and an independently managed whistleblowing mechanism. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and handled with appropriate confidentiality and protection for whistleblowers. Our reporting protocol ensures that alleged incidents are referred to the correct authorities when required.

Remediation and Victim Support

When investigations identify victims or potential victims of modern slavery, our response prioritises victim safety and access to support. We cooperate with relevant agencies to provide immediate assistance and pursue remedies. Remediation steps may include termination of exploitative practices, recovery plans and collaborating with other stakeholders to improve worker conditions across the supply chain.

Performance Indicators and Annual Review

We measure the effectiveness of this anti-slavery statement using multiple indicators: number of supplier audits completed, findings and remediation actions, training completion rates and number of reports received and resolved. This modern slavery statement is reviewed at least annually by senior management and the board to ensure it remains appropriate to the scale and nature of our activities and to emerging risks. The annual review process also considers feedback from audits and the results of investigations to refine our approach.

Commitment Poplar Skip Hire is committed to continuous improvement in preventing modern slavery across our business and supply chain. We will continue to strengthen supplier engagement, enhance audit practices and maintain robust reporting channels. Our ongoing vigilance, combined with a clear zero-tolerance stance and regular annual review, underpins our dedication to ethical operations and respect for human rights.