Storage Gidea Park Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Storage Gidea Park to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights, promote ethical business practices, and ensure that modern slavery has no place in any aspect of our business activities.
Our Zero-Tolerance Approach
Storage Gidea Park maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, servitude, human trafficking, child labour, and all associated exploitative practices. This commitment applies to our own operations, our employees, contractors, and any third parties who supply goods or services to us.
We expect everyone who works with or for Storage Gidea Park to share our commitment to ethical conduct and to respect the dignity and rights of all individuals. Any breach or suspected breach of this policy is treated seriously and may result in the termination of contracts or working relationships.
Governance and Responsibility
The senior management team at Storage Gidea Park is responsible for overseeing our approach to modern slavery and for ensuring that appropriate systems and controls are in place. Management is tasked with integrating anti-slavery measures into our policies, procedures, and everyday business decisions.
Managers at all levels are required to promote awareness of this statement, support its implementation, and ensure that employees under their supervision understand our standards and how to raise concerns.
Risk Assessment and Due Diligence
We assess potential risks of modern slavery in relation to our core operations and supply chains. While our business operates primarily within the storage and related services sector, we recognise that modern slavery can occur in any industry and region.
As part of our due diligence, we identify categories of suppliers and activities that may present higher risks, such as the provision of facilities services, maintenance, equipment, and materials. Where higher risk is identified, enhanced scrutiny is applied to the selection, onboarding, and ongoing evaluation of those suppliers.
Supplier Standards and Audits
Storage Gidea Park expects all suppliers to comply with applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws, and to operate in line with our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery. We communicate our expectations to new and existing suppliers and require them to act with integrity and transparency.
We conduct periodic supplier audits and reviews, which may include requests for information about labour practices, site visits where appropriate, and the right to verify compliance with our standards. Where issues are identified, we work collaboratively with suppliers on corrective actions. If a supplier is unwilling or unable to meet our expectations, we will reconsider or terminate the relationship.
Training and Awareness
We aim to ensure that relevant employees, particularly those involved in procurement, facilities, and supplier management, have an appropriate understanding of the risks of modern slavery and how to recognise warning signs.
Awareness of this statement is promoted through internal communications and induction processes, ensuring that all staff are aware of our commitments and the role they play in upholding them.
Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing
Storage Gidea Park encourages employees, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to speak up if they have concerns or suspect that modern slavery may be occurring in our business or supply chains. Concerns can be raised through established internal reporting channels, including direct reporting to line managers or senior management.
We treat all reports seriously, investigate them promptly, and, where appropriate, take steps to address any identified issues. We will not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against any individual who raises a concern in good faith.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
We are committed to continually improving our approach to identifying and addressing modern slavery risks. Storage Gidea Park will review this Modern Slavery Statement at least once a year, or more frequently if required by changes in legislation, our operations, or identified risks.
The annual review will assess the effectiveness of our policies, due diligence processes, training, and supplier engagement, and will inform any necessary updates to strengthen our controls. This statement has been approved by the management of Storage Gidea Park and reflects our ongoing commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business.
