Modern Slavery Statement for Newburypark Storage

Newburypark Storage is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery risks can exist in many sectors, including storage, transport, cleaning, maintenance, and procurement. For this reason, our approach is designed to be practical, clear, and continuously improved.

Our zero-tolerance policy is central to this commitment. We do not permit slavery, servitude, debt bondage, child labour, or any form of coercion in any part of the business. This applies to employees, agency workers, contractors, suppliers, and all other business partners. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in corrective action, contract termination, or referral to the relevant authorities where appropriate.

We expect everyone who works with Newburypark Storage to uphold the same standards. Our policies are supported by training, screening, and internal controls intended to identify risks early. We are especially alert to indicators such as restricted movement, withheld identity documents, unsafe working conditions, or unusually controlled recruitment practices. By maintaining vigilant oversight, we aim to reduce the chance that exploitation could enter our operations.

Supplier management is a key part of our modern slavery prevention programme. We apply due diligence before onboarding suppliers and assess their labour practices, business reputation, and commitment to ethical conduct. Higher-risk suppliers may be subject to more detailed review. Where concerns are identified, we seek assurance, corrective actions, or evidence of improved controls before continuing the relationship.

Our supplier audits help us verify that our expectations are being met in practice. These reviews may include documentation checks, questionnaire-based assessments, and, where necessary, site-level scrutiny of working arrangements. Audits are used not only to identify non-compliance but also to support improvement. We understand that meaningful prevention depends on consistent monitoring, not one-time declarations.

In addition to formal checks, we promote awareness across the business so that staff understand how to spot warning signs and respond responsibly. Training covers ethical sourcing, recruitment integrity, and the importance of respectful treatment in all working relationships. This helps ensure that Newburypark Storage modern slavery controls remain active, relevant, and embedded in day-to-day decision-making.

We provide accessible reporting channels so that concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made through internal management routes or designated safeguarding processes, and all concerns are handled seriously and confidentially. We encourage prompt reporting of any suspected abuse, exploitation, or policy breach so that issues can be investigated and addressed as quickly as possible.

Any allegation relating to slavery and human trafficking is reviewed with care, documented appropriately, and escalated when required. Where a concern is substantiated, we will take proportionate action, which may include removing a supplier, revising controls, or strengthening oversight in the affected area. Our objective is not only compliance, but also meaningful prevention and remediation.

To ensure this statement remains effective, Newburypark Storage carries out an annual review of its modern slavery risks, policies, and supplier oversight measures. This review considers changes in operations, procurement activity, regulatory expectations, and emerging risk factors. The findings help us refine our controls and maintain a strong ethical framework for future periods.

This Modern Slavery Statement reflects our ongoing commitment to responsible business conduct. We will continue to strengthen our approach through risk assessment, supplier engagement, audit activity, staff awareness, and yearly review. At Newburypark Storage, we believe that a safe, fair, and lawful working environment is fundamental to trust, quality, and long-term sustainability.