Storage Enfield Wash Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement outlines the approach of Storage Enfield Wash to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting business ethically, transparently and in full compliance with applicable legislation relating to modern slavery.
Storage Enfield Wash operates self-storage and related services and recognises that every business has a responsibility to respect human rights. We aim to ensure that the people who work for us directly, or indirectly through our suppliers and contractors, are treated fairly, with dignity and respect.
Our Zero-Tolerance Policy
Storage Enfield Wash has a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. This commitment applies to our own operations and to all third parties with whom we work, including suppliers, contractors and service providers.
We expect all individuals and organisations acting on our behalf to share this commitment and to ensure that modern slavery has no place in their own operations. Any breach, or suspected breach, of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in the termination of business relationships or other appropriate action.
Governance and Responsibility
Overall responsibility for this Modern Slavery Statement rests with the senior management of Storage Enfield Wash. Management is responsible for reviewing and implementing measures to identify and reduce modern slavery risks within our business and supply chains.
Managers at all levels are responsible for ensuring that their teams understand and comply with this policy and are aware of how to report concerns. All staff are encouraged to remain vigilant and to raise concerns at the earliest opportunity.
Our Supply Chains and Supplier Audits
Our supply chains include providers of site maintenance, security, cleaning, equipment, utilities, professional services and other supporting activities. We recognise that some sectors and geographies present a higher risk of labour exploitation and forced labour than others.
Storage Enfield Wash is committed to assessing and monitoring these risks through a structured supplier management process. We carry out due diligence on new suppliers, which may include requesting information about labour practices, recruitment methods and working conditions.
We aim to conduct proportionate supplier audits, particularly for higher-risk categories. These audits may include reviewing documentation, seeking assurances on compliance with labour standards and following up on any areas of concern. Where issues are identified, we will work with suppliers to implement corrective actions or, if necessary, end the commercial relationship.
Training, Awareness and Reporting Channels
We seek to build awareness among our employees and key suppliers about the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking. Training and guidance may be provided to relevant staff, especially those involved in procurement, supplier management and site operations, to help them recognise indicators of exploitation and understand how to respond.
Storage Enfield Wash encourages all employees, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to report any concerns regarding modern slavery. Concerns can be raised through internal reporting channels, including line managers or senior management. Reports may be made in confidence and will be treated seriously and sensitively.
We do not tolerate retaliation or victimisation of anyone who raises a concern in good faith, even if it is not ultimately substantiated.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
Storage Enfield Wash recognises that combating modern slavery is an ongoing process of improvement. We are committed to strengthening our policies, procedures and controls to better identify, mitigate and prevent modern slavery risks.
This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains accurate, relevant and effective. The review will consider changes in our operations, emerging risks, feedback from stakeholders and any lessons learned from incidents or audits.
Following each review, we may update our approach to supplier due diligence, staff training, reporting mechanisms and other relevant processes. The updated statement will reflect these changes and reaffirm our ongoing commitment to eliminating modern slavery in all its forms from our business and supply chains.
This statement has been approved by the management of Storage Enfield Wash and represents our current position and commitments regarding modern slavery and human trafficking.
