Modern Slavery Statement for Southall Storage

Southall Storage is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery can affect many sectors, including warehousing, logistics, transport, cleaning, and outsourced services, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of exploitation.

Our Commitment and Approach

As a responsible storage business, Southall Storage expects all employees, contractors, and suppliers to uphold ethical standards that support safe and lawful working conditions. Our approach is based on risk awareness, due diligence, and continuous improvement. We aim to identify and address potential risks early, using clear controls to ensure that our working practices and supplier relationships reflect our values. The Southall Storage statement is reviewed against relevant legislation and best practice to remain effective and current.

We are also committed to ensuring that all workers are treated fairly, paid appropriately, and free to leave their employment in accordance with the law. Any indication of coercion, deception, document retention, intimidation, or restricted movement is treated as a serious concern and escalated promptly for investigation.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We recognise that the greatest risk of modern slavery may arise within supply chains. For this reason, Southall Storage applies due diligence checks to new and existing suppliers, with particular attention paid to labour practices, recruitment methods, subcontracting arrangements, and geographic or sector-based risk. Where needed, we request confirmation of compliance, policy documentation, and evidence of lawful employment practices.

Supplier audits are an important part of our prevention framework. These audits may include document reviews, questionnaire-based assessments, and, where appropriate, on-site inspections. We expect suppliers to cooperate fully and to demonstrate that they have effective controls in place to detect and prevent exploitation. If concerns are identified, we may require corrective action, increase monitoring, or suspend the relationship until the issue is resolved.

Our procurement decisions are informed by ethical expectations as well as commercial considerations. A supplier’s commitment to fair labour standards is a key factor in selection and renewal. We also encourage suppliers to apply the same standards to their own subcontractors and labour providers so that the reach of our anti-slavery measures extends throughout the chain.

Reporting Channels and Awareness

Southall Storage maintains clear reporting channels so that concerns can be raised without delay. Employees and relevant third parties are encouraged to report any suspected breach of this statement, including signs of exploitation, unusual restrictions on workers, or suspicious recruitment practices. Reports are handled sensitively, and we strive to protect individuals who raise concerns in good faith from retaliation or disadvantage.

Training and Responsibility

Managers and staff with responsibility for procurement, operations, and contractor oversight are expected to remain alert to modern slavery risks. We provide awareness guidance so that relevant teams can recognise warning signs and understand the correct escalation process. This includes awareness of indicators such as debt bondage, withholding of wages, excessive working hours, or lack of personal freedom. Strong internal accountability helps ensure that our anti-slavery measures are embedded in everyday practice.

Where a concern is raised, it is reviewed promptly and, if necessary, referred for further action. Depending on the circumstances, this may include internal investigation, supplier engagement, remediation steps, or reporting to the appropriate authorities. We consider protection of vulnerable individuals to be a priority throughout the process.

Annual Review and Ongoing Improvement

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure that it remains suitable, effective, and aligned with changes in our business and the wider regulatory environment. The annual review considers any incidents, audit findings, supplier performance, and feedback from internal stakeholders involved in compliance and procurement. We use these insights to strengthen our controls and improve the Southall Storage modern slavery framework.

We believe that preventing modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility, not a one-time exercise. Through regular review, supplier oversight, and a firm commitment to ethical conduct, Southall Storage seeks to protect workers, support responsible business relationships, and uphold the highest standards of integrity across our operations.

Southall Storage remains committed to continuous improvement, and we will update this statement as needed to reflect our progress, emerging risks, and evolving legal expectations. By maintaining a zero-tolerance stance and reinforcing accountability at every level, we aim to play our part in eliminating modern slavery from our business and supply chains.