Storage Newbury Park Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Storage Newbury Park has taken and is continuing to take to address the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking within our own operations and our supply chains. We are committed to acting ethically, with integrity and transparency in all business dealings.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Storage Newbury Park maintains a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking and child labour. This applies to every part of our business, including our storage facilities, administrative functions and all services that support our operations.
We expect the same high standards from our suppliers, contractors, subcontractors and all business partners. Any involvement in, or failure to act upon known instances of, modern slavery is regarded as a serious breach of our standards and may result in termination of contracts or other appropriate action.
Our Operations and Supply Chains
Our core business involves providing secure storage services to individuals and organisations. While our direct operations are relatively low risk for modern slavery, we recognise that risks may arise within supply chains relating to construction, maintenance, cleaning, security, equipment, and consumables used across our facilities.
We work with a range of suppliers based in the United Kingdom and, where relevant, overseas. We are committed to improving visibility and oversight of these relationships to ensure that modern slavery has no place in the goods and services we procure.
Supplier Standards and Audits
Storage Newbury Park has introduced supplier expectations that require all current and prospective suppliers to operate in line with applicable labour laws and to actively prevent modern slavery in their operations. Suppliers must confirm that they do not engage in forced or compulsory labour, that workers are employed voluntarily, and that they provide safe and fair working conditions.
We conduct proportionate supplier assessments, which may include pre-engagement due diligence, requests for policy documents, and periodic reviews. Where higher risk is identified, we may implement additional measures such as site visits or independent audits to verify compliance. Failure by a supplier to meet our expectations may result in corrective action plans, suspension of work, or ending the business relationship.
Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing Channels
We encourage employees, workers, contractors, and any third parties to speak up if they suspect any instance of modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Concerns can be raised confidentially through internal reporting channels, including line managers, senior management or designated compliance contacts within the business.
All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly, with appropriate confidentiality. We do not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. Where a concern is substantiated, we will take proportionate action, which may include informing relevant authorities and working with impacted individuals to provide support where possible.
Training and Awareness
To support our zero-tolerance stance, Storage Newbury Park provides guidance and awareness-raising for relevant staff, particularly those involved in procurement, supplier management and facilities operations. Training covers the signs of modern slavery, how to escalate concerns, and our expectations of suppliers.
We aim to embed awareness of modern slavery risks into our day-to-day processes so that staff understand their role in helping to prevent exploitation within our operations and supply chains.
Monitoring, Governance and Annual Review
Our senior management team is responsible for overseeing our approach to modern slavery and ensuring that appropriate policies, procedures and controls remain effective. We monitor compliance through supplier reviews, internal checks and analysis of any concerns raised through our reporting channels.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to reflect changes in legislation, industry best practice and our own evolving risk assessment. As part of this annual review, we evaluate the effectiveness of our measures, identify areas for improvement and set priorities for the following year, including enhancements to supplier due diligence and staff awareness initiatives.
By maintaining a clear zero-tolerance policy, undertaking supplier audits, providing accessible reporting channels and committing to regular review, Storage Newbury Park strives to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our business or supply chains.
