Modern Slavery Statement for Storage Wembley Park
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Storage Wembley Park to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. It applies to all employees, contractors, and suppliers engaged with our business and reflects our commitment to conducting business ethically and responsibly.
Our Zero-Tolerance Approach
Storage Wembley Park has a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation. We are committed to operating in full compliance with applicable legislation and to upholding the highest standards of integrity and respect for human rights.
No form of exploitation, coercion, or abuse is tolerated within our organisation or in any part of our supply chain. Any indication or suspicion of modern slavery is treated as a serious breach of our standards and may result in termination of contracts or engagement, alongside reporting to the appropriate authorities where necessary.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Storage Wembley Park provides storage and related services. Our supply chains include providers of site services, maintenance, equipment, security, cleaning, and professional support. We recognise that risks can arise at multiple points in these supply chains, particularly where lower-paid, temporary, or outsourced labour may be involved.
We seek to work with suppliers and partners who share our commitment to ethical conduct and to the prevention of modern slavery. We expect them to have appropriate policies, procedures, and controls in place to manage these risks.
Supplier Standards and Due Diligence
We are enhancing our supplier selection and onboarding processes to ensure that modern slavery risks are identified and addressed. Where appropriate, we conduct due diligence on new suppliers, focusing on their labour practices, recruitment methods, and compliance with relevant employment and human rights laws.
Our standard contractual arrangements seek to include obligations for suppliers to comply with modern slavery legislation, to maintain suitable policies, and to cooperate with us in any investigations relating to potential abuses.
Supplier Audits and Monitoring
Storage Wembley Park is implementing proportionate audit and monitoring activities for suppliers identified as higher risk based on sector, geography, or the nature of services provided. These audits may involve requests for documentation, questionnaires, site visits where practical, and follow-up reviews of remedial actions.
Where we identify shortcomings or potential risks, we will work with suppliers to develop improvement plans within reasonable timeframes. Continued non-compliance or lack of cooperation may result in the suspension or termination of the commercial relationship.
Training, Awareness, and Responsibilities
We are committed to raising awareness among key employees about modern slavery risks and indicators. Relevant personnel involved in procurement, contractor management, and site operations are provided with guidance to help them recognise warning signs and to respond appropriately to any concerns.
Managers are responsible for promoting our zero-tolerance stance and ensuring that employees and contractors under their supervision understand our expectations. Senior management retains overall accountability for the effectiveness of our approach and for ensuring adequate resources are devoted to this area.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
Storage Wembley Park encourages employees, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Concerns can be raised internally with line managers or senior management, or through existing whistleblowing channels within the business.
All reports are treated seriously and, so far as is reasonably possible, sensitively and confidentially. We do not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith. Reports will be investigated promptly and appropriate remedial actions taken where issues are identified.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing process that requires continuous improvement. Storage Wembley Park will periodically review our policies, procedures, and risk assessments to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to our business and supply chains.
This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed and, where necessary, updated on an annual basis. The review will consider any changes in our operations, relevant legislation, industry best practices, and lessons learned from audits, investigations, or reported concerns.
By maintaining this focused and proactive approach, Storage Wembley Park aims to play its part in preventing modern slavery and human trafficking and in promoting fair and lawful treatment of all workers connected to our business.
