Modern Slavery Commitment at Storage Herne Hill
Storage Herne Hill is committed to conducting business in a responsible and ethical manner. We recognise our responsibility to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement explains the steps we take to identify, mitigate, and address the risk of modern slavery, and forms part of our broader approach to human rights and ethical conduct.
Our Zero-Tolerance Policy
Storage Herne Hill has a clear zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, bonded labour, child labour, human trafficking, and any practice that denies individuals their freedom or fundamental rights. This policy applies to all people working for or on behalf of Storage Herne Hill, regardless of their location, contractual status, or role.
We expect every employee, director, contractor, and supplier to act with integrity and to comply with all relevant legislation relating to modern slavery and human rights. Any suspected breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in disciplinary action or termination of contracts.
Our Supply Chain Standards
Our supply chains include providers of building maintenance, security, cleaning services, equipment, materials, and professional services. We recognise that modern slavery risks can exist at different tiers of the supply chain and may be harder to detect further away from our direct operations.
To address this, we require suppliers to operate in line with our ethical expectations. We communicate our zero-tolerance approach and expect suppliers to maintain safe working conditions, uphold fair employment practices, and ensure that all work is freely chosen. Suppliers are expected to ensure that their own supply chains follow similar standards.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audits
Storage Herne Hill undertakes proportionate due diligence on new and existing suppliers to identify potential risks related to modern slavery. This due diligence may include screening against ethical criteria, requesting information about labour practices, and assessing the supplier’s own policies and procedures.
We reserve the right to conduct audits or request independent assessments of suppliers where we identify an elevated risk or have concerns about compliance. These audits may review working conditions, recruitment practices, documentation, and grievance mechanisms. If any issues are identified, we expect suppliers to implement corrective actions promptly. In serious cases or in the event of non-cooperation, we may suspend or terminate the business relationship.
Reporting Channels and Escalation
Storage Herne Hill is committed to providing safe and accessible channels for raising concerns about potential modern slavery or unethical conduct. All employees, contractors, and suppliers are encouraged to report any suspicion or evidence of modern slavery, whether within our operations or in our supply chains.
Concerns can be raised through internal reporting routes, including line management or senior management. Reports can be made in confidence and will be handled sensitively. We will not tolerate any form of retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith. All reports will be reviewed, investigated where appropriate, and addressed through appropriate remedial action.
Training and Awareness
We aim to build awareness of modern slavery risks among relevant employees, particularly those who manage supplier relationships or are involved in procurement. Training and guidance are provided to help staff recognise potential indicators of exploitation, understand our reporting channels, and apply our zero-tolerance policy in their day-to-day work.
We continue to monitor good practice and legal developments so that our approach to training and awareness remains effective and aligned with current expectations.
Monitoring, Governance, and Annual Review
Responsibility for overseeing this Modern Slavery Statement and our broader approach to human rights sits with Storage Herne Hill’s senior management. They review the effectiveness of our policies, due diligence, and reporting mechanisms and consider any incidents or concerns that arise.
This statement is reviewed at least annually to ensure it remains accurate, relevant, and effective. As part of the annual review, we assess any changes in our operations or supply chains, developments in legislation, lessons learned from investigations, and feedback from stakeholders. Where improvements are identified, we will update our processes and communicate changes internally and, where appropriate, to suppliers.
Storage Herne Hill is committed to continuous improvement in the prevention of modern slavery. We understand that addressing these risks is an ongoing responsibility and we will continue to strengthen our approach to protecting the rights and dignity of all people connected to our business.
