Modern Slavery Statement for Eastcote Storage

Eastcote Storage is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out our approach to preventing slavery, forced labour, child labour, and human trafficking in any part of our operations or supply chain. We recognise that ethical storage services depend on responsible practices, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of exploitation.

Our commitment applies across all areas of the business, including procurement, facilities management, transport, and third-party services. We expect everyone associated with Eastcote Storage to uphold the same standards. By embedding responsible decision-making into everyday operations, we aim to reduce the risk of modern slavery and support fair treatment for all workers.

We assess risk by considering the nature of the service, the location of the supplier, and the labour practices likely to be involved. Higher-risk categories may include cleaning, logistics, maintenance, security, and outsourced support services. Where necessary, we apply additional checks to help ensure that Eastcote Storage’s supply chain remains free from exploitation.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Suppliers are expected to confirm compliance with labour laws and demonstrate that they do not use forced, bonded, or trafficked labour. As part of onboarding and ongoing review, we may request policy documentation, workforce information, and evidence of recruitment controls. Supplier audits are used to verify standards and identify any concerns requiring corrective action.

Audit activity may include site visits, document checks, interviews, and follow-up assessments where risks are identified. If a supplier fails to meet our requirements, we will work with them to address issues within a defined timeframe. Where improvement is not possible or where severe violations are identified, we may suspend or terminate the relationship. This reinforces our zero-tolerance position and supports responsible procurement across storage operations.

We also expect suppliers to apply similar expectations within their own supply chains. This includes ensuring that labour providers, subcontractors, and agencies are selected carefully and monitored appropriately. Through these measures, Eastcote Storage seeks to promote ethical conduct beyond direct commercial relationships.

Training, Reporting, and Escalation

Staff involved in recruitment, purchasing, contract management, and site oversight receive guidance to help them recognise warning signs of modern slavery. Indicators may include unusual restrictions on movement, withheld documents, inconsistent pay practices, or signs of coercion. By improving awareness, we strengthen the ability of Eastcote Storage to detect and respond to concerns early.

We encourage employees, contractors, and suppliers to report any suspicion of exploitation without delay. Reporting channels include line management, senior leadership, and designated internal safeguarding routes. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled with appropriate confidentiality. No one will suffer retaliation for raising a concern in good faith.

Where concerns are substantiated, we will take suitable action, which may include improving controls, escalating matters to relevant authorities, or ending business relationships where required. This approach supports accountability and reflects our commitment to maintaining a responsible modern slavery statement for Eastcote Storage services.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with changing legal requirements and business practices. During each review, we examine supplier performance, audit findings, incident reports, and training needs. The findings help shape future actions and strengthen our prevention measures.

We are committed to continuous improvement and will update policies, controls, and monitoring processes where necessary. As our business develops, we aim to deepen due diligence and extend good practice across all procurement decisions. In doing so, Eastcote Storage reinforces its commitment to ethical standards and fair labour principles.

This statement reflects the values that guide our operations and relationships. By maintaining a zero-tolerance policy, applying rigorous supplier audits, providing clear reporting channels, and completing an annual review, Eastcote Storage works to prevent modern slavery and uphold human dignity throughout its business.