Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement sets out the steps taken by Storage Westcombe Park to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. Storage Westcombe Park recognises its responsibility to uphold human rights, promote ethical conduct, and ensure that all individuals who contribute to our services are treated with dignity and respect.
Our Zero-Tolerance Approach
Storage Westcombe Park maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and any form of exploitation. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and implementing effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery does not occur within our organisation or our supply chains.
All employees, contractors, and suppliers are expected to align with this commitment. Any breach of this policy by employees may result in disciplinary action, and breaches by suppliers or contractors may lead to termination of contracts or business relationships.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Storage Westcombe Park provides storage facilities and related services. Our supply chains include providers of building maintenance, security, cleaning, utilities, equipment, and professional services. While our sector is not typically considered high risk for modern slavery, we recognise that risks can exist at any level of the supply chain, particularly in areas such as construction, facilities management, and goods production.
We are committed to identifying, assessing, and reducing the risk of modern slavery across all aspects of our business and to working with suppliers who share our values and standards.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We expect all suppliers to operate in accordance with all applicable laws and to uphold high standards of labour, health and safety, and human rights. As part of our procurement and supplier management processes, we communicate our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery and require suppliers to confirm that they do not engage in or support any form of forced or trafficked labour.
Supplier assessments are undertaken based on risk, taking into account the nature of the goods or services, the geographic location, and the supplier's track record. Where appropriate, we carry out audits or request supporting documentation to verify compliance with our expectations. These audits may include reviews of labour practices, working conditions, and subcontracting arrangements. If non-compliance is identified, we will work with the supplier to address the issues within a defined timeframe or, if necessary, discontinue the relationship.
Policies, Training, and Awareness
Storage Westcombe Park has internal policies that support our commitment to preventing modern slavery, including standards on ethical conduct, recruitment, and whistleblowing. We aim to ensure our recruitment practices are fair, transparent, and compliant with all relevant legislation, including verifying the right to work and prohibiting recruitment fees.
We provide relevant training and guidance to employees involved in procurement, contract management, and site operations so they can recognise indicators of modern slavery and understand the steps required if concerns arise. We also promote awareness of modern slavery risks among our wider workforce.
Reporting Channels and Escalation
All employees, contractors, and suppliers are encouraged to raise concerns about any suspected instance of modern slavery or human rights abuse connected to Storage Westcombe Park. Concerns can be reported through internal management channels or via our whistleblowing procedures, which allow issues to be raised in confidence and without fear of retaliation.
Every report is taken seriously and will be investigated promptly and impartially. Where appropriate, we will involve relevant authorities or external experts. We are committed to protecting individuals who raise genuine concerns and to ensuring that identified issues are addressed effectively and transparently.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
Storage Westcombe Park is committed to continually improving our approach to identifying and addressing modern slavery risks. We regularly review our policies, procedures, and supplier due diligence to strengthen safeguards and adapt to evolving best practice and legislation.
This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement is reviewed, updated, and approved by the leadership of Storage Westcombe Park on an annual basis. As part of this review, we assess the effectiveness of our actions, the outcomes of any audits or investigations, and opportunities for further improvement in training, supplier engagement, and risk assessment. Our objective is to ensure that our zero-tolerance stance is consistently reflected in our daily operations and long-term business relationships.
