Storage Upminster Bridge Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions taken by Storage Upminster Bridge to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to operating ethically and transparently, and to upholding the dignity and human rights of every person connected to our activities.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Storage Upminster Bridge has a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. We will not knowingly engage with, support, or benefit from any organisation or individual involved in these practices. This commitment applies to our own operations, our employees, contractors, agency staff, and every tier of our supply chain.
We are dedicated to continuous improvement in identifying, assessing, and addressing the risks of modern slavery. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in termination of contracts, reporting to relevant authorities, or other appropriate action.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Storage Upminster Bridge provides storage and related services. Our supply chains include providers of building maintenance, security, cleaning services, utilities, equipment, and various professional services. While our sector is not generally considered high risk for modern slavery, we recognise that exploitation can occur in any industry or geography, particularly within subcontracted and lower-wage labour markets.
We expect all suppliers and service providers to share our commitment to ethical conduct, fair treatment, and compliance with applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We are implementing and maintaining processes to assess and monitor our suppliers in relation to modern slavery risks. Key elements of our approach include:
Requiring suppliers to confirm compliance with modern slavery and human trafficking legislation where applicable, and to warrant that they do not engage in or tolerate forced labour, servitude, or exploitation.
Incorporating clauses in supplier contracts that require adherence to our modern slavery standards and allow us to take action where concerns arise.
Conducting proportionate due diligence and risk-based audits of suppliers, focusing on higher risk categories such as cleaning, security, construction, and labour-intensive services. These audits may include document reviews, site visits, and interviews where appropriate.
Engaging with suppliers to improve their understanding of modern slavery risks and encouraging them to adopt similar standards throughout their own supply chains.
Reporting Concerns and Protection from Retaliation
Storage Upminster Bridge encourages all employees, contractors, suppliers, and any other stakeholders to report any suspicion, concern, or evidence of modern slavery or human trafficking connected with our business. Reports may relate to our own operations or to those of our suppliers and partners.
Concerns can be raised in writing to management, in person, or via any established internal reporting channels. We will handle all reports sensitively, treat information as confidential to the extent possible, and investigate concerns promptly and fairly.
We do not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith, and we will take appropriate action if such behaviour occurs. Where appropriate, we may refer matters to the relevant authorities.
Training and Awareness
We are committed to raising awareness of modern slavery among relevant members of our team. This includes providing guidance on the signs of exploitation, how to report concerns, and the responsibilities of staff involved in procurement, supplier management, and facilities operations.
We aim to embed respect for human rights into our culture, ensuring that our people understand the importance of vigilance and ethical decision-making.
Monitoring, Accountability and Annual Review
Responsibility for overseeing our modern slavery commitments sits with senior management at Storage Upminster Bridge. They are accountable for ensuring that appropriate systems and controls are in place and that our response remains effective and proportionate.
We will review this Modern Slavery Statement at least once every year, and more frequently if there are significant changes in our business, supply chains, or legal requirements. As part of the annual review, we will evaluate the effectiveness of our actions, consider any incidents or reports, and identify opportunities for improvement, including enhanced due diligence, training, or engagement with suppliers.
This Modern Slavery Statement reflects Storage Upminster Bridge's ongoing commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking and to conducting our business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights.
