Rubbish Boy Modern Slavery Statement

Rubbish Boy's Modern Slavery Statement reflects our unwavering commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, debt bondage, involuntary servitude or human trafficking. This modern slavery policy applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by Rubbish Boy and is embedded within our corporate values.

Rubbish Boy recognises that modern slavery takes many forms and can occur in direct operations, subcontractors and extended supplier networks. We define modern slavery broadly to include exploitation, unacceptable working conditions, withheld wages and restrictions on freedom of movement. Our anti-slavery approach is risk-based and proportionate to the specific jurisdictions and sectors where we operate.

To operationalise our modern slavery commitment, we conduct supplier due diligence and regular supplier audits. These audits are designed to identify and remediate risks early and include:

• contractual obligations requiring compliance with our anti-slavery standards;
• onsite and remote assessments to verify worker treatment and records;
• document and payroll verification to detect withheld wages or recruitment fees;
• corrective action plans where issues are identified and follow-up monitoring.

We require all key suppliers to acknowledge our policies and participate in scheduled reviews.

Rubbish Boy's procurement and HR teams implement robust due diligence processes to mitigate the risk of slavery and trafficking. Our supplier selection criteria include assessments of labour practices, recruitment methods and sub-contractor management. We provide training to procurement staff and site managers so they can recognise signs of exploitation and escalate concerns appropriately. Employees are encouraged to use the reporting channels described below; training materials emphasise how to identify suspicious behaviour and the importance of early intervention.

We maintain multiple reporting channels to ensure safe and confidential escalation of suspected modern slavery, including anonymous reporting mechanisms and internal hotlines. These channels are accessible to employees, temporary workers and supply chain workers. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and actions are taken to protect potential victims while preserving confidentiality and legal protections. Our whistleblower protections ensure that anyone raising concerns in good faith will not face retaliation.

Our supplier audits and risk assessments inform mandatory remediation and capacity building. Where non-compliance is found, we apply a staged approach: immediate protection measures for affected workers, written corrective action plans with clear deadlines, and targeted monitoring until standards are met. In severe or persistent cases we will terminate relationships in line with our zero-tolerance stance.

Responsibility for implementing this modern slavery statement sits with senior management and is overseen by our governance committee. We incorporate anti-slavery clauses into supplier contracts and require evidence of ongoing compliance. Our procurement and compliance teams maintain records of audits, corrective actions and training completion. Rubbish Boy will not tolerate any form of modern slavery in its operations or supply chain.

We commit to an annual review of our anti-slavery measures and the modern slavery statement itself. The review evaluates the effectiveness of supplier audits, reporting channels, remediation outcomes and training uptake. Key performance indicators include the number of audits completed, incidents reported, corrective actions closed and training hours delivered. Findings from the annual review inform updates to policy, risk-based audit frequency and additional resources where needed.

In closing, this anti-slavery statement represents Rubbish Boy's ongoing dedication to preventing exploitation and upholding human rights. We will continue to build stronger supplier relationships, improve transparency and enhance our due diligence practices to protect workers. Through rigorous supplier audits, clear reporting channels, a firm zero-tolerance policy and regular annual review, Rubbish Boy seeks to prevent modern slavery in all its forms and ensure ethical, responsible operations.