Modern Slavery Statement — London Rubbish Collection

London Rubbish Collection publishes this modern slavery and human trafficking statement to set out our commitment to preventing slavery in all its forms across our operations and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement reflects our zero-tolerance stance and explains the steps we take to identify, manage and remediate any risks of forced labour, human trafficking or exploitation.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a zero-tolerance policy against slavery and human trafficking. All employees, contractors and partners are required to comply with our anti-slavery statement and supporting policies. We make clear that any breach of these standards will result in immediate disciplinary action, contract termination, and where appropriate, referral to law enforcement. We will not tolerate forced labour, debt bondage, or exploitation in any part of our business or supply chain.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We undertake robust supplier due diligence to minimize the risk of modern slavery in the procurement of goods and services. Our supplier selection includes mandatory compliance checks, contractual anti-slavery clauses and verification of labour standards. We schedule regular supplier audits and risk-based inspections focusing on high-risk suppliers and geographies to ensure compliance with our Modern Slavery Policy.

Supplier audits are conducted using a combination of desktop reviews, on-site visits and third-party verifiers. Audit findings trigger corrective action plans; persistent non-compliance results in remedial measures up to disengagement. We also encourage suppliers to adopt their own anti-slavery statements and to provide assurances that recruitment practices, working hours, pay and living conditions meet legal and ethical standards.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We maintain clear, accessible reporting channels for concerns regarding modern slavery. Employees, suppliers and members of the public can raise issues through confidential channels without fear of retaliation. Reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly by our compliance team. Our grievance mechanisms are designed to be safe, confidential and to protect whistleblowers.

To strengthen transparency we provide training on recognizing signs of exploitation and on how to use reporting channels. All reports are logged, reviewed and escalated as required to ensure appropriate action and support for any affected individuals.

Risk Assessment, Remediation and Continuous Improvement

We conduct ongoing risk assessments across our operations and waste management supply chains to identify areas of vulnerability to modern slavery. Our approach includes mapping supply chains, assessing high-risk categories such as manual labour and subcontracted services, and implementing mitigation measures. Where cases are identified, we pursue prompt remediation to support victims and prevent recurrence.

Key elements of our remediation process include:

• Immediate protective action for affected people
• Cooperation with authorities and NGOs where appropriate
• Supplier corrective action plans and re-audits

Governance and Responsibility: Responsibility for our anti-slavery statement lies with senior management and is supported by a designated compliance officer who oversees supplier audits, training and incident response. The board receives regular updates on slavery and human trafficking risks and mitigation efforts.

Annual Review and Reporting: We commit to an annual review of this slavery and human trafficking statement to assess effectiveness, update risk assessments and refine our supplier audit program. The review will evaluate incident trends, training uptake, audit results and the impact of remediation measures. This continuous improvement cycle ensures our policies and practices evolve as risks change.

In conclusion, London Rubbish Collection is committed to eradicating modern slavery from our business and our supply chains. Through our zero-tolerance policy, rigorous supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and a formal annual review process, we aim to prevent exploitation and to act promptly and effectively if issues arise. This anti-slavery statement represents a core element of our ethical obligations and our ongoing pledge to operate with integrity and respect for human rights.