Modern Slavery Statement for Selsdon Storage

Selsdon 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 slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitative working practices within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any activity that undermines the dignity and freedom of individuals.

As a responsible storage provider, Selsdon Storage understands that ethical conduct must extend beyond our own workplace. We expect all employees, contractors, and business partners to uphold the highest standards of lawful and ethical behaviour. This includes ensuring that recruitment, payment, working hours, and workplace conditions are managed in a way that protects workers from coercion, deception, or abuse. Our anti-slavery commitment is embedded in our internal policies and supplier expectations.

We also require suppliers to demonstrate that they share our values. Before entering into a relationship, we assess new suppliers using due diligence checks designed to identify modern slavery risks, labour concerns, and weak governance. Suppliers must confirm compliance with applicable employment laws and agree to act immediately if any concern arises. Where appropriate, we may request documentation, conduct interviews, or seek evidence of recruitment and workforce management procedures.

Risk Management and Supplier Audits

Selsdon Storage carries out periodic supplier audits to monitor ongoing compliance and identify areas where additional controls may be required. These audits may include reviews of workforce policies, subcontracting arrangements, wage records, and right-to-work procedures. If we identify a risk, we will work with the supplier to establish corrective actions, timescales, and follow-up checks. Where a supplier fails to meet our standards, we reserve the right to suspend or end the relationship.

Our approach to risk management is proportionate and informed by the nature of the service, geographic exposure, and the potential vulnerability of workers in the relevant sector. We give particular attention to labour providers, cleaning services, maintenance contractors, and any third parties involved in logistics or temporary staffing. This helps us strengthen the storage company modern slavery statement framework and support responsible procurement across the business.

Training is another important part of prevention. We encourage managers and relevant staff to understand the signs of exploitation, including withheld documents, restricted movement, unusual dependency, or evidence of intimidation. By increasing awareness, we improve our ability to detect concerns early and respond appropriately. Our commitment to ethical practice is intended to protect people and support a safer, more transparent supply chain.

Reporting Channels and Concerns

We provide clear reporting channels so that concerns about modern slavery or unethical conduct can be raised without delay. Reports may be made through management or through designated internal procedures, and all concerns are treated seriously and sensitively. We aim to create an environment where individuals feel confident to speak up without fear of retaliation. No one will face detriment for raising a genuine concern in good faith.

If a report is received, it will be assessed promptly and, where necessary, investigated using a fair and confidential process. We may involve senior management, external specialists, or appropriate authorities depending on the nature of the issue. Any substantiated concern will be met with decisive action, which may include supplier disengagement, staff discipline, process changes, or additional controls. This reflects our modern slavery policy and our broader ethical responsibilities.

Our statement is reviewed and updated annually to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with legal requirements and operational changes. During the annual review, we consider audit findings, incidents, training activity, supplier performance, and improvements needed for the coming year. We view this process as essential to continuous improvement and to maintaining a strong anti-slavery culture throughout Selsdon Storage.

Annual Commitment

Selsdon Storage remains committed to learning, monitoring, and strengthening its safeguards against exploitation. We believe that responsible business practice requires vigilance, accountability, and a willingness to act when standards are not met. By maintaining a robust modern slavery statement, carrying out supplier audits, enabling reporting channels, and completing an annual review, we reinforce our determination to operate ethically and to support the protection of vulnerable people in every part of our business.