Modern Slavery Statement — New Cross Skip Hire

New Cross Skip Hire is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations and supply chain. This statement sets out our actions to identify, address and prevent any forms of forced labour, exploitation or human trafficking across our skip hire services and related activities. We make a clear zero-tolerance policy public: any evidence of modern slavery will be acted upon promptly and decisively.

Our policy applies to all employees, temporary workers, subcontractors and suppliers engaged by New Cross skip-hire operations. We recognise that the waste management sector, including skip hire and waste collection, can present risks related to labour exploitation, so we apply proportionate measures across recruitment, procurement and contractor management. Prevention, detection and remediation are central to our approach.

Zero-tolerance and clear expectations: we communicate our strong stance on modern slavery to every part of the business. All staff and suppliers are required to adhere to our code of conduct and contractual clauses that prohibit forced labour, child labour and human trafficking. Breaches will result in disciplinary action for employees and contract termination or corrective action for suppliers.

Due Diligence, Supplier Audits and Risk Assessment

New Cross skip hire services perform risk-based due diligence on existing and prospective suppliers. We assess risks by geography, sector, contract value and the nature of the work being performed. Where higher risk is identified, we undertake enhanced checks and monitoring to reduce the likelihood of modern slavery occurring in our supply chain.

We operate a structured supplier audit programme to verify compliance and drive improvement. Audits include document reviews and, where required, on-site inspections. Our audit process covers:

• Verification of employment records and right-to-work evidence;
• Review of payroll, contracts and timesheets to detect signs of wage manipulation or restrictive practices;
• Interviews and site visits to validate working conditions and worker freedom;
• Corrective action plans and termination clauses where remediation is not possible.

Training and internal controls are essential: we provide targeted education for managers, procurement staff and operational teams to recognise indicators of modern slavery and to follow escalation protocols. Recruitment processes include identity verification and appropriate background checks for new hires and temporary labour, to reduce exploitation risks across our New Cross skips operations.

Reporting Channels and Confidential Whistleblowing

Reporting is encouraged and protected. Employees, contractors and third parties can report concerns through confidential internal channels, including direct line management, human resources and a dedicated confidential reporting mechanism. Reports are investigated impartially, records are kept securely and whistleblowers are protected from retaliation. We also work with authorities and NGOs where appropriate.

Monitoring and continuous improvement: performance indicators are tracked to measure supplier compliance and internal awareness. Key indicators include audit completion rates, corrective action outcomes, training completion and incident response times. Non-compliance prompts escalation, corrective measures and contract reviews with suppliers of New Cross Skip-Hire services.

We commit to an annual review of this statement and our processes. Each year New Cross Skip Hire will evaluate the effectiveness of our anti-slavery measures, update risk assessments, refine supplier audit criteria and refresh training material. The review will consider emerging risks in the waste and skip hire sectors, lessons from incidents and stakeholder feedback to strengthen protections.

Summary of commitments:

• Zero tolerance for modern slavery across our operations and supply chain;
• Robust supplier audits and targeted due diligence;
• Clear, protected reporting channels and prompt investigations;
• Annual review and continuous improvement of policies and controls.

New Cross waste skip provider pledges to act transparently and diligently to ensure that all facets of our business and the ecosystem of contractors and suppliers we engage are free from modern slavery. We will continue to strengthen our controls and collaborate with partners to uphold the highest standards of worker protection and ethical conduct.