Modern Slavery Statement for Selfstorage Kennington

Selfstorage Kennington is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps taken to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We recognize that modern slavery can exist in many forms, and we take a zero-tolerance approach to any practice that exploits people or restricts their freedom.

Our storage operations rely on a network of suppliers, contractors, and service providers. As part of our commitment, Selfstorage Kennington expects all partners to uphold lawful employment practices, fair wages, safe working conditions, and ethical recruitment. We require suppliers to understand our standards and to demonstrate their own commitment to preventing exploitation.

We continuously review the risks associated with our business activities and take proportionate action to address them. The Selfstorage Kennington modern slavery policy applies to all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers. Any breach of this policy may result in corrective action, suspension of a relationship, or termination where appropriate.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

At the center of our approach is a firm zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery. This means we do not accept forced, bonded, trafficked, or child labour in any part of our business or supply chain. Managers are expected to remain alert to warning signs such as restricted movement, withheld identity documents, coercion, or unusually poor working conditions.

Training and internal awareness are used to help staff understand how exploitation may present itself. We encourage a culture in which concerns can be raised promptly and handled seriously. By embedding these expectations into everyday practice, Selfstorage Kennington aims to reduce the risk of hidden abuse and promote responsible business conduct.

We also expect our contractors and suppliers to share this commitment. Where higher-risk activities are identified, we apply additional scrutiny, including requests for evidence of workforce rights protections, recruitment practices, and employment records. This helps us respond responsibly and maintain consistency across the Self Storage Kennington supply chain.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Supplier checks are a key part of our prevention framework. Before engaging new suppliers, we assess their ethical standards, business reputation, and ability to comply with relevant labour laws. Existing suppliers may be subject to periodic reviews to confirm that they continue to meet our expectations.

Where necessary, we carry out supplier audits or request supporting documentation to verify labour practices. These audits may include questions on recruitment fees, working hours, right-to-work processes, subcontracting controls, and grievance procedures. If concerns arise, we seek remediation plans and monitor progress carefully.

Our supplier relationships are built on accountability and improvement. We expect openness during audits and a willingness to address any weaknesses identified. If a supplier fails to cooperate or is found to be complicit in exploitative practices, Selfstorage Kennington will act decisively to protect people and uphold our standards.

Reporting Channels and Employee Responsibility

We encourage all employees, workers, and business partners to report concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Reports may be made through internal management channels, to designated senior personnel, or through any formal grievance mechanism available within the business. All concerns are treated seriously and investigated as appropriate.

We aim to ensure that concerns can be raised in good faith without fear of retaliation. Protecting whistleblowers is an important part of creating a safe and responsible workplace. Any allegation involving the Selfstorage Kennington modern slavery statement principles will be reviewed discreetly and with due regard for confidentiality.

Where a report suggests an immediate risk to an individual, urgent action will be taken to support the person concerned and involve appropriate authorities or specialist organisations where needed. Our objective is not only compliance, but also prevention, protection, and timely response.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

Selfstorage Kennington will review this statement annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with current legal and ethical expectations. The review considers changes in our business, updates to legislation, supplier performance, audit findings, and any incidents or concerns reported during the year.

We will update our controls where improvements are needed, strengthen training where gaps are identified, and refine due diligence processes as our supply chain evolves. This ongoing review demonstrates our commitment to continual improvement and responsible stewardship across Selfstorage Kennington.

By maintaining vigilance, encouraging reporting, and working closely with suppliers, we aim to uphold a workplace and supply network free from exploitation. Modern slavery has no place in our business, and we remain committed to taking practical action to prevent it.