Storage Highbury Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Storage Highbury and sets out the steps we are taking to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery is a severe violation of fundamental human rights, and we are committed to identifying, mitigating, and addressing any risks related to forced labour, servitude, human trafficking, or child labour.
Our Zero-Tolerance Policy
Storage Highbury has a clear and unequivocal zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery. This applies to our own operations, our employees, contractors, and every organisation in our supply chain. We will not knowingly work with any party that engages in, or is complicit in, modern slavery or human trafficking.
We expect all individuals working for or on behalf of Storage Highbury to conduct themselves in a manner that upholds human dignity and respects the rights of every person. Any breach or suspected breach of our modern slavery policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in termination of contracts or working relationships, as well as referral to relevant authorities where appropriate.
Our Supply Chain and Due Diligence
Our supply chain includes providers of storage equipment, facility maintenance, security services, cleaning services, technology systems, utilities, and professional advisers. We recognise that some sectors and geographies may present higher risks of modern slavery. Accordingly, we take steps to understand and monitor these risks.
Due diligence is a core element of our approach. Before entering into any new significant supplier relationship, we undertake a risk-based assessment to consider the supplier’s policies, practices, and track record in relation to labour standards and human rights. Where necessary, we request additional information about workforce conditions, recruitment practices, and subcontracting arrangements.
Supplier Audits and Standards
We are committed to conducting supplier audits and ongoing assessments, particularly for higher-risk categories of goods and services. These audits may include reviewing relevant documentation, such as policies on labour and human rights, and where appropriate, requesting evidence of compliance with local and international labour regulations.
Suppliers are expected to adhere to our standards, including prohibitions on forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking, child labour, and exploitative working conditions. If a supplier fails to meet these requirements or refuses reasonable audit requests, we will work with them to develop corrective action plans. Where improvements are not made within a reasonable time frame, we will consider suspending or terminating the relationship.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We encourage all employees, agency workers, contractors, suppliers, and any other stakeholders to raise concerns about possible modern slavery or human trafficking in our operations or supply chain. Concerns may relate to working conditions, recruitment practices, treatment of workers, or any suspected form of exploitation.
Reports can be made through our internal reporting channels, including line managers and senior management. We also support anonymous reporting through established whistleblowing mechanisms, where individuals may raise concerns without fear of retaliation. All reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly, and addressed with appropriate remedial action.
We are committed to protecting anyone who reports a genuine concern from detrimental treatment. Victimisation of a person for raising a concern will not be tolerated and will itself be treated as a disciplinary matter.
Training and Awareness
To support our zero-tolerance stance, we seek to raise awareness of modern slavery risks among relevant employees and managers. Training focuses on recognising the signs of exploitation, understanding reporting routes, and appreciating the responsibilities we have towards workers in our supply chain.
We expect managers and those involved in procurement, facilities management, and supplier oversight to be familiar with this statement and to apply its principles in their day-to-day decision-making.
Monitoring, Governance, and Annual Review
Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery sits with the senior management of Storage Highbury. They monitor the effectiveness of our policies, risk assessments, and supplier oversight activities, and ensure that concerns raised are addressed in a timely and appropriate manner.
We are committed to continuous improvement. This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually and updated where necessary to reflect changes in our operations, supply chain, legal requirements, and industry best practice. As part of the review, we consider any incidents reported, audit findings, and stakeholder feedback, and we identify further steps we can take to strengthen our controls and protections.
By publishing this statement, Storage Highbury affirms its commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place in our own business or any of our supply chains.
