Modern Slavery Statement — Rubbish Waste

Rubbish Waste Ltd. (referred to throughout as Rubbish Waste, rubbish & waste or waste services) confirms its commitment to preventing all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out our approach, controls and expectations. We adopt a zero-tolerance policy to any exploitation or forced labour and require full compliance by every supplier and partner that works with RubbishWaste.

Policy and Commitment

Our zero-tolerance stance is supported by corporate policies, employee training and clear contractual requirements. We maintain internal controls that require every new and existing contractor to acknowledge our anti-slavery terms as part of procurement for rubbish waste management and ancillary services. Employees receive regular training to recognise signs of modern slavery and to understand their responsibilities under this statement.

We publish clear expectations: suppliers must comply with labour laws, provide fair wages and working hours, and prohibit child, forced or bonded labour. Rubbish Waste operates with transparency and expects the same from its vendors. We use variations of our core commitment — from Rubbish Waste to rubbish waste partners — to emphasise that these standards apply across every business descriptor and territory in which we operate.

Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

We employ a risk-based due diligence framework to identify and mitigate modern slavery risks in our supply chain. This includes pre-contract screening, ongoing monitoring and targeted site visits for higher-risk suppliers in the waste management and recycling sectors. Our procurement teams conduct background checks and evaluate recruitment practices to ensure workers are not charged fees or subject to restrictions on movement.

The central elements of our due diligence process include supplier questionnaires, labour audits and continuous improvement plans. Where concerns are identified, we require corrective action plans and reserve the right to terminate contracts for non-compliance. Rubbish & Waste services are assessed regularly to ensure alignment with our anti-slavery requirements.

Supplier audits play a pivotal role in enforcing standards. Audits cover payroll practices, employment terms, accommodation (where provided), subcontractor oversight and grievance mechanisms. We prioritise audits for suppliers operating in jurisdictions with elevated risk profiles and for service areas such as manual collection, sorting and processing where vulnerability to exploitation can be higher.

Audit activities are supported by a programme of continuous improvement: findings are tracked, corrective actions are verified and results feed into contract renewal decisions. Our list of supplier audit checkpoints includes:

• Verification of legal identity and hiring records
• Payroll and payment practices
• Worker interviews and access to grievance channels
• Third-party subcontractor mapping

Reporting channels are available for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns. We maintain multiple safe routes for reporting suspected modern slavery without fear of reprisal, including anonymous reporting options and escalation to senior management. All reports are logged, investigated promptly and, where necessary, escalated to external authorities in line with local law.

Rubbish Waste is committed to reviewing this Modern Slavery Statement at least annually. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of our policies, audits and training, and incorporates lessons learned from incident investigations. We update our approach in response to changes in operations, emerging risks and stakeholder expectations, ensuring our actions remain robust and proportionate.

In conclusion, Rubbish Waste reaffirms a clear, company-wide obligation to eradicate modern slavery across its operations and supply chain. Our zero-tolerance policy, comprehensive supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and regular annual review form the backbone of our response. Through rigorous enforcement and continuous improvement we aim to protect vulnerable workers and uphold ethical standards across all waste and rubbish services.