Self Storage Brixton Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Self Storage Brixton to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting our activities ethically, transparently, and in full respect of human rights. This statement covers our financial year and will be reviewed and updated annually.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Self Storage Brixton has a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour. We are committed to acting with integrity in all business dealings and relationships and to implementing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place in our own operations or in any part of our supply chains.
All staff, including permanent, temporary, agency, and contract workers, are expected to uphold this policy. We also expect our suppliers, contractors, and business partners to share and demonstrate this commitment to ethical and lawful conduct.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Self Storage Brixton operates storage facilities and related services. Our supply chains include property and facility management services, security services, cleaning, maintenance, utilities, equipment, and various professional and administrative services.
We recognise that certain areas of our supply chain may carry higher risks of modern slavery due to geographic location, industry practices, or the use of subcontracted labour. We are committed to identifying and assessing these risks and taking appropriate steps to address them.
Supplier Standards and Audit Processes
We are progressively integrating modern slavery risk assessments into our supplier onboarding, approval, and review processes. As part of this, we require key suppliers to confirm that they comply with all applicable modern slavery and human trafficking laws and that they maintain appropriate policies and controls.
We reserve the right to conduct audits of suppliers where we consider the risk profile to be higher or where we identify concerns. These audits may include requests for documented evidence of labour practices, verification of worker age and right-to-work records, and information about subcontracting arrangements.
If a supplier is unable or unwilling to demonstrate adequate controls to prevent modern slavery, we will work with them to improve their practices within a clear timeframe. Where meaningful improvement is not made, or where serious breaches are identified, we may suspend or terminate the relationship.
Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing Channels
We encourage all employees, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery or unethical labour practices connected to our business or supply chains.
Concerns can be raised through internal reporting routes, including line managers, senior management, or designated compliance contacts. Reports may be made confidentially, and we will take all allegations seriously, investigate them promptly where appropriate, and take proportionate remedial action.
We do not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. Our aim is to foster an open culture in which issues can be discussed and resolved safely and responsibly.
Training, Awareness, and Continuous Improvement
We are working to increase awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff, particularly those involved in procurement, supplier management, and site operations. Training and guidance are being developed to help employees recognise warning signs, understand our policies, and know how to respond to potential issues.
We are committed to improving our due diligence and monitoring processes over time. This includes developing clearer supplier standards, enhancing our risk assessment methods, and engaging with our business partners to promote higher labour standards throughout our supply chains.
Governance and Annual Review
Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery rests with the senior management of Self Storage Brixton. They ensure that appropriate policies, procedures, and controls are in place and that these are communicated and implemented across the business.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every financial year to assess its effectiveness and to reflect any changes in our operations, legal requirements, or best practice guidance. Updates will consider feedback from staff, suppliers, and other stakeholders, as well as new information about emerging risks.
By continuing to refine our approach, we aim to reduce the risk of modern slavery within our business and supply chains and to contribute to wider efforts to uphold human rights and ethical standards in the storage and services sectors.
