Storage South Norwood Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Storage South Norwood to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting our activities ethically, transparently and in compliance with applicable laws relating to modern slavery and human rights.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Storage South Norwood maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and child labour. We do not accept, condone or facilitate any practice that exploits individuals or deprives them of their freedom or fundamental rights. This commitment applies to all aspects of our business, including our own employees, agency workers, contractors, and all tiers of our supply chain.
All managers are responsible for promoting and upholding this policy, and every person working for or with Storage South Norwood is expected to act with integrity and comply with our standards. Any failure to adhere to this policy may result in termination of employment or business relationships, as appropriate.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Storage South Norwood operates storage and related services, relying on a range of suppliers for goods, maintenance, facilities management, equipment, and professional services. While our direct operations are relatively low risk, we recognise that modern slavery can occur in any sector or country and we remain vigilant, particularly where supply chains extend beyond our immediate control.
We are committed to working only with suppliers and partners who share our values and can demonstrate that they have appropriate measures in place to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audits
We are developing and maintaining a risk-based approach to assessing our suppliers. Where we identify higher risk categories of goods or services, we may conduct more detailed checks to understand the supplier’s structure, employment practices and sourcing arrangements. We expect suppliers to provide accurate information that supports our assessment.
Our supplier due diligence process may include requests for information about labour practices, policies, training and grievance mechanisms. We reserve the right to conduct audits, either remotely or in person where appropriate, to verify that suppliers comply with our standards. Where risks or non-compliances are identified, we will seek to engage constructively with the supplier to address and remedy the issues. If a supplier is unwilling or unable to make improvements, we may review and, if necessary, end the relationship.
Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing Channels
Storage South Norwood encourages anyone with concerns about modern slavery or human trafficking connected to our business to raise them at the earliest opportunity. Concerns may be reported internally to line managers or senior management. We also encourage staff to use any existing internal whistleblowing mechanisms to report concerns in confidence.
We are committed to ensuring that no person who raises a concern in good faith will suffer any form of retaliation, disadvantage or dismissal as a result of speaking up. All reports will be treated seriously and, where appropriate, investigated promptly and sensitively. If we identify instances or credible suspicions of modern slavery, we will take appropriate action, which may include engaging with authorities or specialist organisations.
Training, Awareness and Continuous Improvement
We aim to build awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff, particularly those involved in procurement, supplier management and facilities operations. Training and guidance may cover how to recognise indicators of exploitation, how to raise concerns, and what is expected of employees and suppliers under our policies.
We are committed to continuously improving our approach, refining our procedures and learning from industry best practice. Feedback from staff, suppliers and other stakeholders helps us to strengthen our controls and our overall approach to responsible business.
Monitoring, Governance and Annual Review
Responsibility for overseeing this Modern Slavery Statement lies with the senior management of Storage South Norwood, who monitor its effectiveness and the implementation of related procedures. We track the progress of our actions, including supplier assessments, identified risks and any remedial steps taken.
This statement will be reviewed at least annually to ensure it remains accurate, relevant and aligned with legal requirements and best practice. Updates may reflect changes in our business operations, risk profile, or improvements to our processes. The latest approved version of this statement represents Storage South Norwood’s current position and ongoing commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all that we do.
