Modern Slavery Statement for Rubbish Less
Rubbish Less is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to help prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitative working practices within our operations and supply chains. As a responsible waste management and clearance business, we recognise that the risk of abuse can exist across service sectors, transport networks, and outsourced labour arrangements. Our approach is grounded in a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery. We expect the same standard from every supplier, contractor, and business partner associated with Rubbish Less.
We understand that modern slavery can take many forms, including debt bondage, servitude, deceptive recruitment, and withholding of wages or identity documents. To reduce these risks, we maintain policies and procedures designed to support ethical decision-making, lawful hiring, and fair treatment. All staff involved in procurement, operations, and management are expected to act with vigilance and uphold our company values. This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed alongside our broader commitments to ethical sourcing, due diligence, and responsible business conduct.
Our supply chain due diligence begins before a supplier is engaged and continues throughout the relationship. We assess suppliers based on sector risk, location, labour practices, subcontracting arrangements, and the controls they have in place to prevent exploitation. Where appropriate, we require suppliers to confirm compliance with anti-slavery requirements and to provide evidence of their employment standards. If concerns arise, Rubbish Less may request corrective actions, enhanced documentation, or additional assurance measures. Where risks cannot be adequately mitigated, we will not proceed with, or may end, the business relationship.
Supplier oversight is supported by periodic supplier audits and targeted checks. These audits may include document reviews, questionnaire-based assessments, and, where relevant, site visits or contract reviews. We focus particularly on suppliers that present higher risks due to labour intensity, subcontracting, or geographic exposure. The purpose of these audits is not only to identify non-compliance but also to encourage continuous improvement. Any signs of coercion, unsafe recruitment practices, wage abuse, or restricted freedom of movement are treated seriously and escalated promptly for investigation.
Rubbish Less also recognises that preventing modern slavery depends on creating an environment where concerns can be raised safely. We provide clear internal reporting channels for employees to report suspected misconduct, unethical labour practices, or any concern linked to exploitation. Reports are handled confidentially and sensitively, and no individual will suffer retaliation for raising a genuine concern in good faith. Where appropriate, concerns are investigated through management review, supplier engagement, or referral to relevant authorities. We encourage a culture of openness so that risks can be identified early and addressed decisively.
Training and awareness are important parts of our prevention strategy. Staff involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management are encouraged to understand the warning signs of modern slavery and the responsibilities they hold in reducing risk. We also reinforce the importance of ethical labour standards through contractual expectations and ongoing communication with suppliers. By combining awareness, due diligence, and active oversight, Rubbish Less aims to support lawful and fair working conditions across its business relationships.
This Statement reflects our current practices and is supported by internal governance arrangements designed to monitor compliance. We will continue to improve our procedures as our operations develop and as new risks emerge in the waste and clearance sector. Lessons learned from audits, investigations, supplier reviews, and operational monitoring inform our approach to prevention and remediation. Where weaknesses are identified, we take proportionate action to strengthen controls and reduce exposure to harmful labour practices.
Our commitment is reinforced through an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and the underlying measures that support it. Each year, we assess the effectiveness of our policies, the findings from supplier audits, any reported concerns, and the steps taken to address identified issues. This annual review helps us evaluate whether our anti-slavery approach remains effective and aligned with best practice. It also ensures that the statement remains a living document, not a static declaration.
Rubbish Less will continue to uphold a firm, zero-tolerance stance against modern slavery in all forms. We are committed to responsible business conduct, ethical supplier relationships, and a workplace culture that respects dignity and human rights. Through due diligence, auditing, reporting mechanisms, and regular review, we aim to play our part in preventing exploitation and promoting accountability across our operations and supply chains.
