Modern Slavery Statement for Storage Hatch End
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Storage Hatch End to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting our business ethically, transparently and in full compliance with applicable laws related to modern slavery and human rights.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Storage Hatch End has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour and all forms of exploitation. We are committed to acting with integrity in all business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery does not occur within our own operations or in any part of our supply chains.
All colleagues, contractors and suppliers are expected to uphold this commitment. Any involvement in practices that constitute modern slavery, or any failure to act when there is a reasonable suspicion of such practices, is considered a serious breach of our standards and may result in termination of contracts or other appropriate action.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Storage Hatch End provides storage facilities and related services. Our supply chains include providers of building maintenance, security, cleaning, utilities, equipment, and professional services. We recognise that risks of modern slavery may exist at different tiers of our supply chains and we work to identify and manage those risks in a structured and proportionate way.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audits
We are committed to working only with suppliers and contractors who share our values and who can demonstrate respect for human rights. As part of our supplier onboarding and ongoing management processes, we seek to:
Assess the ethical performance and labour practices of key suppliers, taking into account the nature of the goods or services provided and the geographical location of operations.
Include contractual provisions requiring compliance with applicable modern slavery and human rights laws, and with our zero-tolerance approach.
Request information from suppliers on their own policies, procedures and due diligence in relation to modern slavery.
Where appropriate, Storage Hatch End may conduct audits or site visits to review working conditions and verify compliance. We prioritise audits for higher-risk categories of suppliers, such as those providing labour-intensive services or operating in higher-risk jurisdictions. Where non-compliance or areas of concern are identified, we expect suppliers to implement corrective actions within agreed timescales, and we reserve the right to cease working with suppliers that fail to make sufficient improvements.
Awareness, Training and Reporting Channels
We aim to raise awareness among our colleagues about modern slavery risks and the role they play in identifying and addressing issues. Where appropriate, training and guidance are provided to teams involved in procurement, supplier management and site operations so that they can recognise warning signs of exploitation and respond correctly.
Storage Hatch End encourages all colleagues, suppliers and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions about modern slavery or unethical labour practices connected to our business or supply chain. Reports can be made through established internal reporting routes or directly to senior management. Concerns will be taken seriously, investigated promptly and handled as sensitively as possible. We do not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith.
Governance, Review and Continuous Improvement
Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery sits with the senior management of Storage Hatch End. They ensure that appropriate policies and processes are in place, review serious incidents or allegations, and monitor progress on commitments.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant and aligned with legal requirements and best practice. The review considers developments in legislation, changes in our business operations and supply chains, and any issues or lessons learned from audits, investigations or stakeholder feedback.
Storage Hatch End is committed to continuous improvement in this area. Over time, we aim to strengthen our risk assessment, deepen our engagement with suppliers on human rights matters, and enhance training and communication so that we can better prevent, detect and address modern slavery in all its forms.
