Modern Slavery Statement for Thamesmead Storage

Thamesmead Storage is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in every part of our business. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to uphold ethical trading, protect worker welfare, and maintain responsible oversight across our operations. We recognise that modern slavery can take many forms, including forced labour, debt bondage, child labour, and exploitation through coercion or deception. Our approach is grounded in a clear zero-tolerance policy, supported by practical controls and regular review.

We expect all employees, contractors, and business partners to share our commitment to lawful and fair employment. Thamesmead Storage promotes a culture where human dignity is respected, and where concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation. This policy applies to all areas of the organisation, including procurement, storage services, site management, and supplier relationships.

We take proactive measures to identify and reduce risk within our operations and supply chain. As part of our Thamesmead Storage modern slavery statement, we assess suppliers before engagement and monitor them throughout the relationship. Our due diligence process considers labour practices, recruitment methods, and compliance with applicable laws. Suppliers are expected to maintain transparent records and demonstrate that their own operations reflect the same zero-tolerance stance.

Supplier oversight is reinforced through supplier audits and periodic reviews. These audits may include document checks, workforce assessments, and verification of policies relating to wages, working hours, and right-to-work practices. Where risks are identified, we require corrective action plans and follow-up monitoring. If a supplier fails to address serious concerns, Thamesmead Storage reserves the right to suspend or end the relationship. This helps us protect our business from association with exploitation and strengthens our wider responsibility to ethical sourcing.

Training and awareness are central to our anti-slavery controls. Relevant staff receive guidance on recognising warning signs, such as unusual dependence on an employer, restricted movement, or unexplained withholding of documents. We encourage a vigilant workplace where employees understand that modern slavery risks may exist even in seemingly low-risk environments. By maintaining awareness, we improve our ability to prevent abuse and respond swiftly when concerns arise.

Thamesmead Storage also provides clear reporting channels so that any suspected issue can be raised promptly and handled appropriately. Reports may be made through internal management routes or via confidential escalation procedures designed to protect anonymity where needed. All concerns are reviewed seriously, investigated proportionately, and documented in line with our governance standards. No retaliation will be tolerated against anyone who reports a genuine concern in good faith.

If a potential breach is confirmed, we act quickly to protect affected individuals and to prevent recurrence. This may involve immediate suspension of commercial activity, enhanced monitoring, or engagement with specialist advisors and relevant authorities. Our response focuses on remediation, accountability, and continuous improvement. We recognise that responsible management of a Thamesmead Storage slavery prevention framework requires both vigilance and decisive action.

To ensure this statement remains effective, it is reviewed annually by senior leadership. The annual review considers changes in legislation, emerging risks, supplier performance, audit findings, and any incidents or near misses reported during the year. Updates may also be made earlier if circumstances require it. This process ensures that our commitments remain current, practical, and aligned with best practice in preventing modern slavery.

Thamesmead Storage remains dedicated to continuous improvement and responsible business conduct. Our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, reporting channels, and annual review process form the foundation of our approach. By embedding these principles into daily operations and supply chain management, we aim to help ensure that modern slavery has no place in our organisation or among those who work with us.