Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Barbican Commitment

Skip Hire Barbican sets out this Modern Slavery Statement to confirm our unwavering commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in any part of our business or supply chain. Our policy is clear: we operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, child labour or exploitation in connection with our skip hire services. This statement applies to Skip Hire Barbican, Barbican skip hire operations and all associated contractors and suppliers engaged to support our work.

We recognise that the nature of waste management, skip collection and site clearance can present risks across procurement and operational activities. As a responsible provider of skip hire in Barbican and skip-hire Barbican partners, we commit to embedding anti-slavery principles into our corporate governance, procurement and day-to-day operations. Our leadership team has ownership of anti-slavery responsibilities and reports progress as part of our corporate compliance routines.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Expectations

Zero tolerance: Skip Hire Barbican maintains a strict stance: any evidence of modern slavery or human trafficking will result in immediate action, which may include contract termination, referral to the relevant authorities and remedial support for affected individuals. Our code of conduct requires suppliers to uphold the same standards. We require all contractors and subcontractors to certify their compliance and to allow verification through audits.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We operate a proportionate, risk-based due diligence programme for our suppliers and partners. This includes supplier risk assessments at onboarding and periodic reassessments, contractual anti-slavery clauses and targeted on-site audits for higher-risk suppliers. Our procurement team conducts supplier checks that examine labour practices, recruitment methods, payroll records and working conditions. Where risks are identified, Skip Hire Barbican implements corrective action plans and follows up with verification checks to ensure compliance.

Our supplier audit approach comprises:

• Annual desktop reviews of all active suppliers to assess risk factors.
• On-site audits for high-risk suppliers, including workforce interviews and document reviews.
• Contractual obligations requiring immediate reporting of any suspected modern slavery incidents.

We also build capacity among our supply chain by sharing best practices, providing training resources and promoting transparency. For the wider Barbican skip hire network, collaboration and continuous improvement are central to reducing risks and raising standards across the sector.

Our reporting channels are designed to be accessible and protective. We maintain confidential and secure mechanisms for raising concerns, which include an internal reporting line, a confidential hotline and a secure reporting portal managed by the compliance team. Reports can be made anonymously and every report is treated seriously; alleged breaches trigger a documented investigation pathway with clear escalation to senior management and, where appropriate, referral to law enforcement.

Training, Remediation and Worker Support

Skip Hire Barbican provides regular training for employees, contractors and selected suppliers to ensure they recognise the signs of modern slavery and understand how to use our reporting channels. When cases are identified, we undertake remediation to support victims, which may include securing safe accommodation, medical care, legal assistance and cooperation with authorities. Our approach prioritises the welfare of affected individuals and aims to remedy harm where possible.

Governance arrangements include senior oversight and annual reporting to the board. We maintain records of due diligence activities, audit findings and remediation efforts. Our purchasing policies include contract clauses that require cooperation with audits and compliance checks, and non-compliance is addressed promptly and transparently.

Skip Hire Barbican conducts an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and related policies to ensure they remain effective, proportionate and aligned with evolving legislation and best practice. The review process considers audit outcomes, training uptake, incident trends and stakeholder feedback. Outcomes of the annual review inform changes to risk assessments, supplier management and training programmes.

Continuous Improvement and Public Commitment

We are committed to continual improvement. Through strengthened procurement controls, robust supplier audits, clear reporting channels and annual review cycles, Skip Hire Barbican seeks to reduce the risk of modern slavery across our operations and supply chain. We will not tolerate modern slavery and will continue to act decisively to prevent, detect and remedy any instances linked to our services.

By embedding these measures across the company and empowering staff and partners to speak up, Skip Hire Barbican reaffirms its pledge to uphold human rights, protect vulnerable workers and maintain the highest ethical standards in the skip hire and waste management sector.