Storage Teddington Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Storage Teddington has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking occurring within our business operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights and to conduct business in an ethical, transparent and accountable manner.
Modern slavery is a crime and a serious violation of fundamental human rights. It can take many forms, including servitude, forced and compulsory labour, bonded labour, child labour and human trafficking. Storage Teddington is fully committed to preventing all forms of modern slavery and expects the same high standards from all parties with whom we do business.
Zero-Tolerance Approach to Modern Slavery
Storage Teddington operates a strict zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. We do not knowingly engage with any organisation, contractor or individual involved in such practices. This commitment applies to all levels of our operations, including direct employees, contractors, agency staff, and suppliers of goods and services.
All commercial decisions are guided by our commitment to lawful, fair and respectful treatment of people. Any suspected breach of our zero-tolerance policy is treated as a serious matter and investigated promptly. Where clear evidence of modern slavery or human trafficking is identified, we will take immediate steps to terminate relationships, notify relevant authorities where appropriate, and review our internal controls to prevent recurrence.
Expectations of Suppliers and Supply Chain Due Diligence
We understand that the risk of modern slavery can be present at different stages of the supply chain. Storage Teddington therefore expects all suppliers, contractors and business partners to share our commitment to eradicating modern slavery and to comply with all applicable labour and human rights legislation.
As part of our onboarding and ongoing supplier management, we may request information about labour practices, recruitment processes, use of temporary or migrant workers, and subcontracting arrangements. We seek assurance that workers are employed voluntarily, are free to leave work, and are provided with clear written terms and fair working conditions.
Supplier Audits and Monitoring
To support our zero-tolerance stance, Storage Teddington is developing and implementing proportionate audit and monitoring processes. These may include scheduled and unscheduled supplier audits, desktop reviews of documentation, and requests for evidence of compliance with modern slavery and human rights standards.
Where we identify potential areas of concern, we will engage with suppliers to understand the issues and, where possible, work collaboratively on corrective action plans. If a supplier fails to provide satisfactory evidence of improvement, or where serious violations are identified, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the relationship.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
Storage Teddington encourages a culture of openness where concerns about modern slavery or unethical conduct can be raised without fear of retaliation. Any employee, contractor, supplier or other stakeholder who has reason to believe that modern slavery may be occurring in our business or supply chain is encouraged to report their concerns to management or through established internal reporting routes.
All reports are treated sensitively and, where possible, confidentially. Concerns will be investigated promptly and thoroughly by appropriate personnel. We will take all reasonable steps to protect those who raise concerns in good faith from detrimental treatment, including victimisation or dismissal, as a result of reporting suspected wrongdoing.
Training, Awareness and Responsibility
Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery sits with the senior management of Storage Teddington. They review and approve key policies, monitor the effectiveness of our controls, and ensure appropriate resources are dedicated to this area.
We are committed to raising awareness of modern slavery among relevant staff, particularly those involved in procurement, supplier management and facility operations. Training and guidance will be provided so that employees can recognise indicators of exploitation, understand how to report concerns, and appreciate the importance of ethical sourcing.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
Storage Teddington acknowledges that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing process that requires continuous vigilance and improvement. We are committed to regularly reviewing our policies, procedures and risk assessments to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to our operations and supply chains.
This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least annually by senior management. As part of that review, we will evaluate the outcomes of any audits, investigations or incidents, consider changes in legislation or best practice, and update our approach where necessary. The revised statement will reflect the steps taken during the year and set out our plans for further improvement in the year ahead.
This Statement reflects the position of Storage Teddington for the current financial year and has been approved by the senior management team.
