Modern Slavery Statement for Storage St Johns Wood
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps that Storage St Johns Wood has taken, and is continuing to take, to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place within our business or our supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold the highest ethical standards and to act with integrity in all our relationships.
Our Zero-Tolerance Approach
Storage St Johns Wood operates a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour. We are committed to conducting our operations in a manner that respects human rights and supports fair and lawful working practices. This commitment applies to all people working for or on behalf of our business, including employees, contractors, agency workers, and suppliers.
All colleagues are expected to behave in a way that reflects our values and to challenge any behaviour or practice that may be associated with exploitation or abuse. We will not knowingly engage with any organisation or individual that fails to uphold these principles.
Our Supply Chain Standards
Our supply chains include providers of storage-related products, property and facilities services, equipment, technology, and professional services. We expect all suppliers to comply with applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws, and to operate to standards that are consistent with our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery.
Suppliers are expected to maintain safe working conditions, provide fair terms of employment, pay at least the legal minimum wage in the relevant jurisdiction, and prohibit the use of forced, bonded, or involuntary labour. We also expect suppliers to ensure that their own supply chains are free from modern slavery and human trafficking.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audits
We undertake due diligence on new and existing suppliers where the nature of the goods or services, or the geographic location, may present a higher risk of labour exploitation. This may include, where appropriate, requesting information on their employment practices, policies, and procedures, and seeking assurances that they have effective controls in place to prevent modern slavery.
Storage St Johns Wood reserves the right to carry out audits of suppliers to verify compliance with our standards. These audits may involve a review of relevant documentation, engagement with management, and, where proportionate, site visits. If any supplier is found to be in breach of our modern slavery expectations, we will require immediate corrective action and may suspend or terminate the relationship if adequate improvements are not made.
Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing
We encourage all employees, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions regarding modern slavery or unethical labour practices within our business or supply chains. Concerns can be raised through internal reporting channels or directly to senior management and will be treated seriously and sensitively.
We are committed to ensuring that no person who raises a concern in good faith suffers any form of retaliation or disadvantage as a result. Reports will be investigated promptly, and appropriate action will be taken where wrongdoing is identified. This may include working with relevant authorities and specialist organisations where necessary.
Training and Awareness
To support the implementation of this Statement, we aim to raise awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff. This includes providing guidance on recognising potential indicators of exploitation, understanding how to escalate concerns, and reinforcing our zero-tolerance position. Managers are expected to promote an open culture in which ethical concerns can be discussed without fear.
Monitoring, Governance, and Annual Review
Responsibility for overseeing the effectiveness of our approach to modern slavery rests with the senior leadership of Storage St Johns Wood. We monitor relevant risks within our operations and supply chains, and review incidents, supplier performance, and feedback from stakeholders to identify areas for improvement.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every twelve months to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with legal and regulatory requirements. As part of the annual review, we assess the adequacy of our due diligence processes, supplier audits, training, and reporting mechanisms. Where necessary, we will update our policies and practices to strengthen our response and continuously improve our efforts to eradicate modern slavery from our business and supply chains.
This Statement has been approved by the leadership of Storage St Johns Wood and reflects our ongoing commitment to ethical conduct and the protection of human rights.
