Modern Slavery Statement ??? Bills Waste Commitment

Bills Waste publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to affirm our commitment to preventing modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking in all forms. We recognise our responsibility as a waste management and environmental services provider to ensure that every element of our operations and supply chain reflects a zero-tolerance approach to exploitation. This anti-slavery statement sets out our policies, expectations of suppliers and the practical steps we take to identify and respond to risks.

Our modern slavery and human trafficking policy is embedded across the company. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any conduct that undermines human dignity. All employees, contractors and service providers must comply with these standards. Bills Waste integrates these principles into job descriptions, procurement processes and contractual terms to ensure clear accountability and enforceable obligations.

We conduct due diligence and supplier audits as essential tools in our supplier assurance programme. Our supplier audit framework includes risk-based questionnaires, on-site inspections where appropriate and periodic reviews of payroll, recruitment and working conditions. The supplier audit process is part of our broader slavery and human trafficking statement implementation, and we prioritise engagement with high-risk suppliers to drive improvements and remedial action.

We provide targeted training and awareness for staff engaged in procurement, operations and human resources. Training covers recognition of exploitation indicators, the correct use of reporting channels and the importance of ethical recruitment. Our training aligns with the aims of a company-wide modern slavery policy and supports line managers in making informed decisions when engaging new suppliers or sub-contractors.

Key elements of our prevention approach include risk assessment, supplier due diligence and contract clauses that require compliance with our anti-slavery statement. We require suppliers to demonstrate lawful and ethical employment practices, right-to-work checks and transparent pay practices. Where non-compliance is identified, we aim to work collaboratively with suppliers to implement corrective action plans or, where necessary, terminate contracts to protect workers.

We offer multiple reporting channels so concerns can be raised safely and confidentially. Employees and third parties can report suspected modern slavery through anonymous internal hotlines, secure email reporting systems and designated HR contacts. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and escalated to senior management where appropriate. Retaliation against whistleblowers is strictly prohibited under our zero tolerance approach.

Our monitoring regime includes periodic supplier audits, contract compliance checks and independent verification of remediation where abuses are identified. Audit findings inform risk registers and action plans. We deploy both desk-based reviews and, when risk indicators warrant, on-site assessments to verify working conditions and employment records. This comprehensive oversight supports our modern slavery statement and strengthens transparency across our supply chains.

The annual review of our slavery and human trafficking statement is central to continuous improvement. Each year we publish an internal report summarising audit outcomes, training completion rates, incidents reported and remediation measures taken. The annual review examines the effectiveness of our policies and updates them in light of new risks, regulatory developments and stakeholder expectations.

In conclusion, Bills Waste asserts a strong ongoing commitment to eradicating modern slavery. Our practical commitments include:

• Zero-tolerance policy: clear standards prohibiting forced labour, debt bondage and exploitation.
• Supplier audits and due diligence: risk-based reviews, questionnaires and on-site inspections.
• Reporting channels: confidential mechanisms for whistleblowing and incident reporting.
• Annual review: an annual assessment and update of our modern slavery measures to ensure continuous improvement.

Our modern slavery statement and related policies are living documents: we regularly evaluate their effectiveness, adjust our controls and strengthen partnerships with suppliers to safeguard workers. Bills Waste remains resolute in preventing slavery and human trafficking across our business and supply chains, and we will continue to build on these actions to protect vulnerable people and uphold human rights.