Storage Romford Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Storage Romford in respect of the financial year ending 31 December and sets out the steps we are taking to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. Storage Romford is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our dealings, and to implementing effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery does not take place anywhere within our organisation or through those with whom we work.
Our Organisation and Supply Chains
Storage Romford operates storage and related services and works with a range of suppliers, including providers of facilities management, security, cleaning, equipment, and professional services. While our operations are based in the United Kingdom, we recognise that elements of our supply chain may extend to other regions and therefore present varying degrees of risk regarding labour practices and human rights standards.
We are committed to understanding these risks and applying proportionate and effective measures to identify, prevent, and address any occurrence of modern slavery or human trafficking.
Zero-Tolerance Approach
Storage Romford maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. This applies to all persons working for us or on our behalf in any capacity, including employees, agency workers, contractors, suppliers, and other business partners.
We expect all those we engage with to share our commitment to ethical conduct and to comply with all applicable laws relating to modern slavery, forced labour, child labour, and human trafficking. Any breach of this policy will be treated seriously and may result in termination of contracts or other appropriate action.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We are progressively strengthening our supplier due diligence processes to reduce the risk of modern slavery within our supply chains. Suppliers are required to demonstrate that they operate in accordance with high ethical standards and respect for human rights.
Where appropriate, we seek assurances from key suppliers in the form of policies, statements, or contractual commitments confirming compliance with modern slavery legislation and the prohibition of forced or exploitative labour. We reserve the right to carry out audits or request further information where we identify increased risk, or where concerns are raised regarding labour practices.
If a supplier is unable or unwilling to meet our standards, we will consider appropriate remedial steps, which may include working with them to improve practices within set timescales or, where necessary, reconsidering the commercial relationship.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
Storage Romford encourages openness and supports anyone who raises genuine concerns about modern slavery in good faith. Concerns can be raised through internal reporting channels, including line management or senior management, and will be handled sensitively and, where possible, confidentially.
We are committed to ensuring that no employee, worker, or third party suffers any detrimental treatment as a result of reporting a concern about modern slavery or human rights abuses. All reports will be reviewed, investigated where appropriate, and addressed in a timely and proportionate manner.
Training, Awareness, and Responsibilities
We aim to increase awareness of modern slavery risks across relevant parts of our business. Managers and employees involved in procurement, facilities, or supplier management functions are expected to understand the indicators of modern slavery and the steps to take if they have concerns.
Responsibility for implementing this statement and related policies rests with Storage Romford senior management, who ensure that appropriate procedures are in place and monitored. All employees are responsible for complying with our zero-tolerance approach and for escalating any concerns through the appropriate reporting channels.
Monitoring and Annual Review
Storage Romford recognises that the risks of modern slavery may evolve over time, and we are committed to continual improvement. We will review this Modern Slavery Statement annually to assess the effectiveness of our measures, to reflect any changes in our operations or supply chains, and to align with developments in legislation and best practice.
As part of this annual review, we will consider feedback from audits, risk assessments, and any reported concerns, and we will update our procedures where necessary to further reduce the risk of modern slavery in our business and supply chains.
This statement has been approved by the management of Storage Romford and will be reviewed and updated on an annual basis.
