Modern Slavery Statement for Upminster Storage
Upminster Storage is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that upminster storage services, like many sectors, rely on a wide network of suppliers, contractors, and service partners, and we accept our responsibility to help ensure that these relationships are ethical and transparent.
Our zero-tolerance approach applies to all forms of exploitation. We will not knowingly work with any person or organisation that benefits from, supports, or conceals modern slavery. This commitment is embedded in our policies, procurement practices, and management oversight. We expect everyone associated with Upminster Storage to act responsibly and to uphold the same principles. Where risks are identified, we will respond promptly and decisively.
To support this position, we require suppliers to meet our standards before and during the course of a business relationship. Contracts may include specific clauses on labour rights, ethical conduct, and compliance with applicable law. Where appropriate, we conduct supplier audits to assess working conditions, labour practices, wage arrangements, and recruitment processes. These reviews may include document checks, site visits, and follow-up questions designed to identify potential warning signs of exploitation.
Our due diligence process also considers the nature of the service being provided, the country of operation, and the likelihood of subcontracting or labour agency use. Any supplier found to be in breach of our standards may be required to implement corrective action immediately. If progress is not made, we reserve the right to suspend or end the relationship. This helps ensure that the modern slavery policy of Upminster Storage remains practical, enforceable, and aligned with our values.
Awareness and accountability are central to our approach. We provide relevant staff with guidance so they can recognise signs of modern slavery, including unusual restrictions on movement, withheld documents, debt bondage, intimidation, or evidence that workers are not free to choose their employment. Managers are expected to remain vigilant when dealing with labour providers, cleaning services, transport, maintenance, and other outsourced activities connected to storage operations.
We also maintain clear reporting channels so concerns can be raised safely and without fear of retaliation. Any employee, contractor, supplier, or other stakeholder who suspects exploitation may report it through internal management routes or escalation procedures established for safeguarding concerns. Reports are treated seriously, investigated confidentially where possible, and handled with appropriate urgency. We make it clear that raising a concern in good faith will never result in punishment or disadvantage.
Reporting channels are supported by a culture of openness, and allegations are reviewed by appropriate senior personnel. Where necessary, we will involve external authorities and specialist support to address risk or harm. If a case is substantiated, our response may include contract termination, enhanced monitoring, or other corrective measures. We may also require the supplier to strengthen its controls, retrain staff, or change recruitment practices to prevent recurrence.
This statement is reviewed at least annually to ensure it remains effective and reflects current legal expectations, operational risks, and supply chain developments. The annual review includes consideration of audit findings, reported concerns, remediation actions, and any changes in our supplier base. Where needed, we update our processes so that the Upminster Storage modern slavery statement continues to support meaningful prevention rather than a purely formal commitment.
By maintaining vigilance, applying a strict zero-tolerance policy, carrying out supplier audits, providing reliable reporting channels, and completing an annual review, Upminster Storage aims to reduce the risk of modern slavery in every part of its business. We are committed to continuous improvement and to working only with partners who share our expectation of dignity, legality, and respect for all workers.