Modern Slavery Statement for Storage Barnes Cray
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Storage Barnes Cray to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights, act ethically, and ensure that our business and suppliers do not contribute to any form of modern slavery.
Our Zero-Tolerance Approach
Storage Barnes Cray operates a strict zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, forced labour, child labour, servitude, and human trafficking. We are committed to conducting all aspects of our business with integrity, transparency, and respect for the dignity of every individual. This commitment applies to all employees, contractors, and suppliers who work with or on behalf of Storage Barnes Cray.
Modern slavery is a serious violation of fundamental human rights and is incompatible with our values. Any suspected breach of this policy will be treated with utmost seriousness and may result in the termination of business relationships or disciplinary action, where appropriate.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Storage Barnes Cray provides storage solutions and related services. Our supply chains include, but are not limited to, facilities management, security, maintenance, cleaning, packaging materials, technology, and professional services. We aim to work with partners who share our commitment to ethical conduct and the protection of human rights.
We recognise that risks of modern slavery can arise at different levels in the supply chain, particularly where there are complex subcontracting arrangements or the use of temporary and migrant labour. We seek to identify and mitigate these risks through robust due diligence and ongoing engagement with our suppliers.
Supplier Standards and Audits
Storage Barnes Cray expects all suppliers to comply with applicable labour laws and human rights standards and to operate in a manner consistent with our zero-tolerance approach. As part of our procurement process, we assess potential suppliers for indicators of modern slavery risk and their ability to meet our ethical requirements.
We conduct supplier audits, which may include document reviews, site visits, and discussions with management and workers, to verify compliance with our standards. Where higher-risk activities or locations are identified, we increase the level of scrutiny. If non-compliance is found, we work with suppliers to put in place corrective actions within clear timeframes. Failure to address serious concerns may lead to suspension or termination of the relationship.
Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing
Storage Barnes Cray encourages employees, contractors, suppliers, and any other stakeholders to report concerns or suspicions regarding modern slavery or human trafficking in our operations or supply chains. Concerns can be raised confidentially through our internal reporting channels or directly to management.
No person who raises a concern in good faith will suffer any form of retaliation or detrimental treatment. We are committed to investigating all reports promptly, fairly, and sensitively. Where appropriate, we will cooperate with relevant authorities and take immediate steps to protect affected individuals and remedy any identified issues.
Training and Awareness
We provide training and guidance to relevant employees, particularly those involved in procurement, supplier management, and human resources, to help them recognise the signs of modern slavery and understand our reporting procedures. We aim to build awareness across our organisation so that everyone understands their role in preventing exploitation.
Monitoring, Governance and Annual Review
Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery rests with the senior management team of Storage Barnes Cray. They review key risks, incidents, and the effectiveness of our controls. We monitor our supply chains and internal practices on an ongoing basis to improve transparency and resilience.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to reflect changes in our operations, legal requirements, and best practice. As part of this review, we evaluate our risk assessments, supplier audits, training programmes, and reporting mechanisms, and we update our actions where necessary. Storage Barnes Cray remains committed to continuous improvement in preventing modern slavery and protecting the rights and wellbeing of all individuals connected with our business.
