Modern Slavery Statement for Shacklewell Storage

Shacklewell Storage is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. As a responsible storage provider, we recognise that a credible Shacklewell Storage modern slavery policy must be practical, clear, and continuously improved.

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery. This applies to our employees, contractors, agency staff, and all business partners. We do not knowingly engage with any supplier or service provider that fails to meet legal and ethical labour standards. Our Shacklewell Storage anti-slavery commitment is embedded in our procurement practices, risk assessments, and internal training.

All relevant personnel are expected to act with vigilance and to report concerns promptly. We encourage a culture where suspected misconduct can be raised without fear of retaliation. Our reporting channels include line management, senior leadership, and confidential internal escalation routes. Every report is reviewed seriously, and where necessary, we take immediate action to investigate and mitigate risk.

Our supply chain due diligence is designed to identify and reduce exposure to modern slavery risks. We assess suppliers based on geography, sector, labour practices, and the nature of the services provided. High-risk relationships are subject to additional scrutiny, and we may require evidence of employment controls, wage practices, and worker protection measures before continuing a commercial relationship.

We also carry out regular supplier audits and reviews to verify compliance with our expectations. These audits may include document checks, questionnaires, site visits where appropriate, and follow-up discussions on corrective actions. If a supplier is found to be in breach of our standards, we will require remediation within a defined timeframe or consider suspension or termination of the contract.

Training is an important part of our approach to preventing modern slavery at Shacklewell Storage. Staff involved in procurement, operations, and contract management receive guidance on recognising warning signs such as restricted movement, withholding of identity documents, excessive overtime, or unexplained recruitment fees. This helps ensure our Shacklewell Storage slavery prevention measures remain effective in day-to-day decision-making.

We expect our suppliers to uphold the same values and to cascade appropriate labour standards through their own supply chains. Contracts may include specific requirements relating to ethical recruitment, legal working age, fair pay, and safe working conditions. Where needed, we request corrective action plans and monitor progress until concerns are resolved or satisfactorily reduced.

To strengthen oversight, we maintain internal records of identified risks, audit outcomes, and remedial actions. Senior management reviews significant issues to ensure accountability and appropriate resource allocation. This governance framework supports our broader modern slavery statement for Shacklewell Storage and helps us adapt our controls as the business and its supply chain evolve.

We recognise that no system can eliminate risk entirely, so we remain alert to new indicators and changing circumstances. In particular, we monitor labour-intensive services, subcontracted work, and any supplier operating in locations or sectors where exploitation is more prevalent. Our approach is proactive, proportionate, and based on continuous learning.

This statement will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains current, relevant, and aligned with legal obligations and best practice. The annual review considers incident trends, audit findings, supplier performance, training completion, and any emerging risks across the business. Lessons learned from the review are used to improve controls and strengthen our Shacklewell Storage modern slavery controls.

Shacklewell Storage remains committed to transparency and accountability in all areas of operation. We will continue to improve our policies, strengthen supplier oversight, and support a workplace and supply chain that respect human dignity. Our aim is to ensure that modern slavery has no place in our business or in the relationships that support it.