Modern Slavery Statement for Snaresbrook Storage

Snaresbrook Storage is committed to conducting business ethically, responsibly, and in full respect of human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the measures we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can exist in many forms and may be hidden within complex labour arrangements, subcontracting, or recruitment practices. For that reason, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any conduct that enables exploitation.

Our approach is based on prevention, detection, and continuous improvement. We expect all employees, contractors, and business partners to uphold the same standards. The principles in this statement apply to all areas of Snaresbrook Storage, including procurement, facilities management, logistics support, and ancillary services. We are committed to ensuring that our storage services are delivered in a way that respects dignity, fairness, and lawful employment practices.

Our Policy and Governance

We have established internal procedures to identify and address risks related to modern slavery in storage operations and associated supply chains. These procedures include due diligence checks on new suppliers, risk-based assessments of labour conditions, and escalation processes where concerns arise. Managers are responsible for embedding the requirements of this statement into day-to-day decision-making, while senior leadership oversees compliance and monitors progress.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Supplier relationships are a key focus of our anti-slavery controls. Before engaging a supplier, we assess its business practices, workforce standards, and commitment to lawful recruitment. We prioritise suppliers that demonstrate clear policies against forced labour, child labour, and unethical subcontracting. Supplier audits are conducted on a risk-based basis, with higher-risk suppliers subject to deeper review of payroll records, working hours, identity verification, and recruitment fees. Where issues are identified, we require corrective action plans and reserve the right to suspend or end the relationship if adequate improvements are not made.

We also work to promote transparency throughout our procurement process. Suppliers are expected to flow down equivalent standards to their own subcontractors and labour providers. This helps reduce the risk of exploitation at every stage of service delivery. Our commitment to ethical sourcing is not static; it is reinforced through regular reviews of supplier performance, contractual clauses, and evidence of compliance with anti-slavery expectations.

We recognise that the Snaresbrook Storage modern slavery policy must remain practical as well as principled. For that reason, our audits are proportionate to the nature of the service and the level of inherent risk. Findings from audits are documented, reviewed by management, and used to improve future supplier selection and oversight. In this way, our due diligence framework supports long-term resilience and responsible business conduct.

Training, Awareness, and Reporting

Our employees receive guidance on recognising indicators of exploitation, including restricted movement, withheld documents, unusual recruitment deductions, and signs of intimidation. Training also reinforces the importance of ethical procurement and the duty to report concerns promptly. We encourage a culture of vigilance so that possible modern slavery risks are identified early and addressed decisively.

Reporting Channels

We provide clear and confidential reporting channels for employees and stakeholders who wish to raise concerns in good faith. Reports may be made through internal management routes or other approved confidential processes. All concerns are treated seriously, reviewed promptly, and handled sensitively. Retaliation against anyone who raises a concern honestly is not tolerated. If an allegation indicates immediate risk, we escalate it without delay and take appropriate protective action.

Where a concern is substantiated, we investigate the matter thoroughly and work with relevant parties to remedy harm, strengthen safeguards, and prevent recurrence. Our aim is not only to respond to incidents, but also to learn from them. This approach helps ensure that the Snaresbrook Storage modern slavery statement remains effective and credible in practice.

Review and Continuous Improvement

We undertake an annual review of this statement, our controls, and the effectiveness of our anti-slavery measures. The review considers changes in law, emerging risks, supplier performance, staff training, and the results of audits or investigations. Where improvements are needed, we update our procedures and strengthen oversight accordingly. This annual cycle ensures that our response remains current, proportionate, and aligned with best practice.

In addition to formal review, we seek continuous improvement throughout the year. This includes updating risk assessments, refining supplier questionnaires, and reinforcing awareness across the business. Our long-term objective is to maintain a supply chain and operating model that are free from exploitation and consistent with the values of fairness, accountability, and respect.

This statement reflects the ongoing commitment of Snaresbrook Storage to prevent modern slavery in all its forms. Through a zero-tolerance policy, robust supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and an annual review process, we aim to uphold the highest ethical standards in everything we do.