Chessington Skip Hire Modern Slavery Statement

Chessington Skip Hire confirms its commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our business. This Modern Slavery Statement describes the steps taken during the reporting year to identify and mitigate risks across our operations and supply chain. We recognise that slavery, servitude, forced labour and human trafficking are abuses of human rights and we operate a zero-tolerance policy toward such practices.

Our policy and commitment

As a responsible waste and skip provider operating under the names Chessington skip hire, Chessington Skip Hire Ltd and Chessington waste services, we have embedded anti-slavery commitments into our corporate policies. Our anti-slavery policy is approved at senior management level and communicated to all employees, contractors and supply partners.

We require all suppliers and subcontractors to meet our standards. These standards include contractual anti-slavery clauses, verification of labour practices, and transparent records of recruitment and wage payments. Our approach is guided by the principle that prevention, detection and remediation are equally important in tackling modern slavery risks.

Risk assessment and due diligence

We carry out ongoing risk assessments across activities where the likelihood of exploitation is higher. These include manual labour on site, third-party transportation, and seasonal or agency staffing. Our due diligence process includes supplier screening, checks on working conditions and verification of right-to-work documentation where relevant.

To strengthen our oversight we conduct regular supplier audits and site visits. Audits evaluate recruitment channels, wage records, working hours and living conditions when subcontractor accommodation is involved. Findings are recorded and escalated to our compliance team for follow-up actions.

Our supplier audits follow a standard protocol: (1) risk scoring, (2) document review, (3) on-site inspection and (4) corrective action plans. We prioritise higher-risk suppliers for more frequent reviews and maintain a process to suspend or terminate arrangements when serious breaches are identified.

Reporting channels and protections

We provide multiple confidential reporting channels so concerns about slavery or exploitation can be raised safely and promptly. Workers and third parties may report anonymously through internal hotlines, designated compliance contacts, or third-party whistleblowing mechanisms. All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly.

Reports are assessed by our compliance team and, where appropriate, referrals are made to external agencies. We maintain procedures to protect whistleblowers from retaliation and to provide support to potential victims, including access to remediation, safe housing alternatives and legal guidance where necessary.

Our zero-tolerance policy means that any confirmed instance of forced labour results in immediate corrective actions, which may include termination of supplier contracts, restitution for affected workers and reporting to enforcement authorities.

Continuous improvement is central to our anti-slavery work. We run regular staff training programmes to raise awareness of modern slavery indicators and the correct steps to take if concerns arise. Procurement teams receive targeted training on responsible sourcing and contract clauses that deter exploitative practices.

We measure the effectiveness of our actions using a set of key performance indicators, including the number of supplier audits completed, training completion rates, reported incidents and remediation outcomes. These KPIs are reviewed by senior management each quarter.

Our policies and performance are reviewed annually. The review examines incident logs, audit results, changes in the supply base and new regulatory guidance. Any necessary enhancements to our procedures, contracts or training resources are implemented following the annual review to ensure that Chessington Skip Hire continues to act effectively against modern slavery.