Storage Nunhead Modern Slavery Statement
Storage Nunhead is committed to conducting business ethically, transparently, and with respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. It applies to all colleagues, contractors, and suppliers engaged with Storage Nunhead.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Storage Nunhead has a clear zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and all forms of exploitation. We do not accept any practice that undermines the fundamental rights, dignity, or safety of individuals. This commitment underpins our policies, procurement processes, and day-to-day decision making.
All business partners are expected to uphold labour and human rights standards consistent with our values. Any suspicion or evidence of modern slavery linked to our business will trigger immediate review, investigation, and, where appropriate, termination of relationships.
Our Business and Supply Chain
Storage Nunhead provides storage services and related support activities. While our direct operations are relatively low risk in relation to modern slavery, we recognise that risks can exist in wider supply chains. These may include providers of cleaning services, maintenance, security, construction, and the supply of equipment and materials used in our facilities.
We seek to work with suppliers and contractors who share our commitment to ethical conduct, responsible employment practices, and compliance with all applicable labour and human rights laws.
Policies and Governance
Our approach to preventing modern slavery is supported by internal policies covering ethical conduct, procurement standards, recruitment, and health and safety. Senior management is responsible for ensuring these policies are implemented, communicated, and periodically reviewed.
Managers are required to be vigilant for indicators of labour exploitation and to escalate concerns promptly. We encourage an open culture in which colleagues feel safe to raise issues without fear of retaliation.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audits
Storage Nunhead undertakes proportionate due diligence on suppliers and contractors, with an emphasis on higher risk categories, such as services involving lower-paid or temporary labour. As part of our onboarding and ongoing assessment processes, we may request information regarding labour practices, right to work checks, use of agencies, and compliance with human rights legislation.
Where appropriate, we may conduct audits or request third-party assessments to verify compliance with our standards. These audits may review employment records, worker conditions, and management practices relevant to modern slavery risks. Failure to cooperate with reasonable due diligence or to address identified issues may result in suspension or termination of the business relationship.
Reporting Concerns and Protection
Storage Nunhead encourages anyone connected to our business, including employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers, to report concerns related to modern slavery or human trafficking. Concerns may include suspected exploitation, coercion, withholding of documents, or any practice that may restrict an individual’s freedom or rights.
Reports can be made through internal management channels or by escalating directly to senior management. We are committed to treating all reports seriously, conducting timely and fair investigations, and maintaining confidentiality as far as reasonably possible. We do not tolerate retaliation against any person who raises a concern in good faith.
Training and Awareness
We aim to raise awareness of modern slavery risks among relevant colleagues, particularly those involved in procurement, facilities management, and supplier oversight. Training and guidance focus on recognising warning signs, understanding responsibilities, and knowing how to report concerns.
We also encourage our suppliers to provide appropriate training to their own staff and to cascade expectations throughout their supply chains.
Monitoring, Annual Review, and Continuous Improvement
Storage Nunhead is committed to ongoing improvement in identifying and managing modern slavery risks. We monitor the effectiveness of our approach through supplier feedback, incident reporting, and periodic internal reviews of our policies and procedures.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by senior management to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with evolving legal requirements and best practice. Where necessary, we will update our procedures, strengthen due diligence, and enhance training to further reduce the risk of modern slavery in our operations and supply chain.
This statement reflects Storage Nunhead’s commitment to ethical conduct and respect for human rights across our business and our relationships with partners and suppliers.
