Modern Slavery Statement — Cranford Skip Hire

Cranford Skip Hire publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to set out our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. Our anti-slavery declaration explains how we identify risk, the steps we take to mitigate that risk, and the standards we expect from those who work with us. We use multiple variations of our principal commitment — a clear modern slavery policy, an anti-slavery approach and a slavery statement for transparency — because we believe consistent language drives consistent action.

We operate a strict, company-wide zero-tolerance approach to exploitative labour practices. This includes policies that prohibit forced labour, bonded work, deceptive recruitment and other indicators of modern slavery. Our staff receive training on recognising red flags and are empowered to escalate concerns immediately. We also require suppliers and contractors to acknowledge our standards as a condition of doing business with Cranford Skip Hire.

As part of our slavery and human trafficking statement, we maintain clear governance structures. The Board and senior management are responsible for oversight and we have designated compliance leads who coordinate due diligence across procurement, operations and HR. We will not tolerate any form of forced labour in our own business or in our supply chain, and we will take proportionate and preventive action where risks are identified.

Supplier Audits, Due Diligence and Contractual Standards

We conduct risk-based supplier audits and ongoing due diligence to verify compliance with our anti-slavery expectations. Audits include documentation reviews, site visits where practicable and interview protocols designed to identify vulnerabilities. Audits are supplemented by contractual clauses that require suppliers to comply with the anti-slavery statement and to permit reasonable verification of employment and subcontracting practices.

Our supplier assessment process includes:

• Initial screening against labour risk indicators;
• Periodic audits prioritised by risk level and spend;
• Corrective action plans for any non-compliances, with timelines for remediation.

Where audits uncover concerns, we apply a graduated response that may include close support to remediate, suspension of new work, and termination of contracts for serious breaches. We also work collaboratively with suppliers to build capacity and share best practice on ethical recruitment and workforce documentation.

Reporting Channels, Training and Worker Protections

We provide clear reporting channels so employees, contractors and third parties can raise concerns safely and confidentially. Reporting options include anonymous mechanisms and escalation to senior compliance officers. Our whistleblowing protocols ensure that those who report suspected modern slavery are protected from retaliation and that reports are investigated promptly and thoroughly.

Cranford Skip Hire invests in regular training for procurement, operations and HR teams so that our workforce recognises and responds to signs of exploitation. Training materials emphasise practical detection, the use of reporting channels and the company’s zero-tolerance policy. We also communicate expectations to our network of partners and subcontractors during onboarding and contract renewals.

Annual Review, Monitoring and Continuous Improvement: We review this statement and our anti-slavery measures at least once every 12 months. The annual review assesses the effectiveness of our supplier audits, the number and outcome of reports received through our reporting channels, training completion rates and remediation activity. Findings are reported to senior management and inform updates to policy, risk assessments and supplier engagement strategies.

In summary, our modern slavery and human trafficking statement for Cranford Skip Hire reflects a strong corporate commitment: no tolerance for modern slavery, proactive supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and a disciplined annual review cycle to measure progress. We will continue to refine our processes, collaborate with stakeholders and ensure that our practices align with international standards and legal obligations.

We expect all employees, suppliers and partners to uphold these standards and to act immediately if they suspect any form of exploitation. Cranford Skip Hire remains dedicated to ethical operations, protecting worker rights and continuously strengthening our modern slavery safeguards.

Approved for publication — this statement is reviewed annually and updated as necessary to reflect changes in our business and the evolving risk landscape.