Storage Grahame Park Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Storage Grahame Park to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting our business ethically and with integrity, and to implementing robust systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery does not take place anywhere within our sphere of influence.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Storage Grahame Park adopts a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, bonded labour, servitude, child labour, and human trafficking. We expect the same high standards from all our suppliers, contractors, and business partners. Any indication that a supplier or partner is involved in modern slavery will be treated as a serious breach of our standards and may result in the termination of the business relationship.
Our leadership team is responsible for promoting a culture where exploitation is never accepted. We strive to ensure that everyone who works for or with Storage Grahame Park understands that acting with integrity and respecting human rights is a fundamental part of their role.
Our Operations and Supply Chains
Storage Grahame Park provides storage services and related facilities management. Our supply chains include providers of building maintenance, security, cleaning, equipment, utilities, and professional services. While the inherent risk of modern slavery in our sector is relatively low, we recognise that risks can exist at several tiers of the supply chain, particularly where manual labour, outsourced services, or international sourcing is involved.
We take a risk-based approach to identifying and assessing potential areas of vulnerability and focus our resources on the suppliers, territories, and activities that may present higher risk.
Supplier Standards and Audit Processes
We are committed to working only with suppliers who share our values on ethical labour practices. As part of our supplier onboarding and ongoing management, we require suppliers to confirm that they comply with all relevant labour and human rights legislation and that they have their own measures in place to prevent modern slavery.
Storage Grahame Park conducts proportionate audits and assessments of key suppliers. These may include requesting information about labour practices, reviewing policies and training materials, and, where appropriate, site visits and interviews. If concerns are identified, we will work with the supplier to develop and implement corrective action plans within defined timeframes. Failure to address identified issues may lead to suspension or termination of the supplier relationship.
Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing Channels
We encourage all employees, contractors, and suppliers to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery at the earliest possible stage. Individuals may raise concerns directly with a manager, senior member of staff, or through an internal reporting channel provided for ethical and compliance issues.
Reports can be made in confidence, and Storage Grahame Park will not tolerate any form of retaliation against a person who raises a concern in good faith, even if it is not substantiated. All reports will be taken seriously, investigated promptly, and addressed through appropriate remedial actions. Where necessary, we will also cooperate with law enforcement and regulatory authorities.
Training, Awareness, and Accountability
Relevant staff at Storage Grahame Park are provided with training and guidance to help them understand the signs of modern slavery and how to respond to concerns. This includes those involved in procurement, facilities management, and supplier oversight, who are best placed to identify risks in the supply chain.
Accountability for our modern slavery commitments ultimately rests with senior management. Managers are expected to promote awareness, ensure compliance with this statement, and escalate any issues or suspected incidents without delay.
Monitoring and Annual Review
We recognise that the risk of modern slavery is not static. Storage Grahame Park is committed to the continual improvement of our policies and practices in response to changing circumstances, new legislation, and emerging best practice.
This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least once every year. As part of the annual review, we will evaluate the effectiveness of our actions, assess any reported incidents or audit findings, and update our procedures where necessary. The updated statement will reflect any enhancements made to our controls, training, and supplier due diligence.
This statement has been approved by the management of Storage Grahame Park and represents our ongoing commitment to preventing modern slavery and protecting the rights and dignity of all those who work within our operations and supply chains.
