Storage Leamouth Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Storage Leamouth in recognition of our responsibility to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to acting ethically, with integrity and transparency in all our relationships and to implementing effective systems and controls to safeguard against any form of modern slavery.
Our Zero-Tolerance Approach
Storage Leamouth maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and all forms of exploitation. This applies to every aspect of our operations and extends to all suppliers, contractors, and business partners. We expect the same commitment from all third parties with whom we work and will not knowingly engage with any organisation involved in such practices.
Our senior management is responsible for ensuring that this policy is understood, implemented, and maintained. All employees are required to act in accordance with our values and to raise concerns if they suspect any breach of this commitment.
Risk Assessment and Due Diligence
We regularly review our business activities and supply chains to identify where the risk of modern slavery may be higher. Particular attention is given to areas involving outsourced services, labour-intensive activities, and international sourcing of goods or materials.
Where heightened risks are identified, Storage Leamouth undertakes enhanced due diligence. This may include obtaining additional information from suppliers, reviewing their employment practices, and scrutinising any third-party labour providers they use. We require suppliers to comply with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws in the countries where they operate.
Supplier Standards and Audits
All suppliers and contractors engaged by Storage Leamouth are expected to uphold standards consistent with our zero-tolerance policy. Our procurement processes are designed to include ethical considerations, and we evaluate suppliers not only on cost and quality but also on their labour and human rights practices.
We reserve the right to conduct audits of suppliers where we consider it appropriate. Such audits may be announced or unannounced and can include site visits, document reviews, and interviews with workers. Where non-compliance is identified, we will work with the supplier to implement corrective actions within a clearly defined timeframe. If the supplier fails to address these issues satisfactorily, we will consider terminating the relationship.
Training and Awareness
Storage Leamouth provides training and guidance to relevant employees to help them recognise the signs of modern slavery and understand the steps to take if they have concerns. Training is prioritised for staff involved in procurement, facilities management, and supplier oversight. We also raise general awareness across the business to promote a culture in which unethical practices are not tolerated.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We encourage employees, contractors, suppliers, and any other stakeholders to report concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices connected to Storage Leamouth. Concerns can be raised through internal reporting channels, including line managers or senior management, or through established whistleblowing routes that allow individuals to report issues in confidence.
All reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly. We do not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith, and appropriate disciplinary or contractual action will be taken where wrongdoing is found.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
Storage Leamouth is committed to continuous improvement in our approach to identifying and preventing modern slavery. We regularly assess the effectiveness of our policies, due diligence processes, and training programmes, and we update them where necessary to reflect evolving best practice and legal requirements.
This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed, updated as required, and approved by senior management on an annual basis. The review will consider any reported incidents, audit findings, regulatory changes, and stakeholder feedback. Our aim is to strengthen our controls year on year and to ensure that modern slavery has no place in our business or supply chains.
This statement reflects the position of Storage Leamouth for the current financial year and has been approved by the company’s leadership.
