Rubbish Sucks Modern Slavery Statement

Rubbish Sucks (also styled as RubbishSucks) is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our approach, expectations of suppliers, and mechanisms to identify and address risks. It reflects our corporate values and a zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour, exploitation and any form of slavery.

We publish this Rubbish Sucks statement to set clear standards for behaviour across procurement, waste management and logistics. Our commitment extends beyond compliance: we seek continual improvement through risk-based actions, training and transparent reporting. The Rubbish Sucks anti-slavery policy binds all employees and contractors to our ethical requirements.

Scope and Responsibilities

This Rubbish Sucks Modern Slavery Statement covers our direct operations and material suppliers. Senior leadership, including the board and designated compliance officers, are responsible for oversight. Day-to-day responsibility for implementation sits with procurement and operations teams who monitor supplier relationships and coordinate due diligence.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

Our organisation maintains a clear zero-tolerance policy on slavery and human trafficking. Any instance of forced labour, debt bondage, withholding of wages, restriction of movement, or recruitment fees required of workers is strictly prohibited. Breaches of the policy trigger immediate investigation and, where confirmed, contract termination and legal action. We require all workers in our network to be treated with dignity and provided lawful pay and safe working conditions.

To embed this policy across our supplier base, we include prohibitions against modern slavery in all contractual terms and purchase orders. Suppliers are asked to affirm compliance and to maintain records demonstrating lawful employment practices. We also require suppliers to provide access for verification when concerns arise.

We operate a risk-based approach to assessing supply chains for forced labour. We prioritise higher-risk categories — for example, temporary labour, subcontracted logistics or outsourced cleaning services — and tailor our interventions accordingly. This approach allows Rubbish Sucks to focus resources where they can most effectively reduce exploitation.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

Rubbish Sucks conducts supplier audits, both announced and unannounced, to verify compliance with our anti-slavery standards. Audits include documentation reviews, worker interviews where feasible, and on-site inspections conducted by internal teams or qualified third-party auditors. Findings result in corrective action plans, monitoring and, if necessary, supplier removal.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We maintain multiple confidential reporting channels for employees, workers in our supply chain and third parties to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Reports are investigated promptly and impartially. Our reporting mechanisms are available in several languages and include anonymous options; retaliation against anyone who reports in good faith is strictly forbidden. Key elements of our reporting framework include:

• Confidential intake and triage of all allegations
• Independent investigations with documented outcomes
• Remediation plans for affected workers

We also promote awareness of reporting channels through regular staff training and supplier engagement sessions.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

Rubbish Sucks undertakes an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and related policies. The review analyses audit results, incident reports, sector developments and stakeholder feedback to identify improvements. Metrics used include number of audits completed, incidents investigated, corrective actions implemented and supplier terminations related to modern slavery breaches.

Training, procurement controls and contract clauses are updated as needed to strengthen protections. We are committed to transparency and to reporting progress internally and to relevant stakeholders annually. This continuous improvement cycle supports our long-term goal of eliminating modern slavery from our operations and supply chain.

Conclusion

Rubbish Sucks takes seriously its responsibility to combat modern slavery. Through a zero-tolerance stance, targeted supplier audits, robust reporting channels and regular annual review, we strive to ensure ethical practices across our business and partners. We expect every supplier, contractor and employee to uphold these standards and to contribute to a supply chain free from exploitation.