Modern Slavery Statement for Monkenhadley Storage

Monkenhadley 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, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can exist in many forms, including debt bondage, child labour, and coercive working arrangements, and we maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any such abuse.

Our commitment applies across all areas of the business, including procurement, facilities, logistics, maintenance, and third-party service arrangements. We expect our employees, suppliers, contractors, and partners to share our values and uphold the same ethical standards. As part of our Monkenhadley Storage modern slavery policy, we seek to identify, prevent, and address risks before they can cause harm.

We use a risk-based approach to due diligence, focusing attention on areas where the risk of modern slavery may be higher, such as labour-intensive services, outsourced cleaning, security, transport, and seasonal work. Before onboarding a supplier, we assess their labour practices, employment controls, and compliance history. Where concerns arise, we request clarification, additional evidence, or corrective action before proceeding.

Supplier audits are a key part of our compliance framework. These audits may include document checks, worker interviews, site inspections, and reviews of pay records, working hours, and recruitment processes. We may also require suppliers to confirm that they do not use forced, trafficked, or underage labour. If a supplier fails to meet our standards, we will require an improvement plan or suspend the relationship where necessary. Our slavery and human trafficking controls are designed to encourage accountability and continuous improvement.

Training and awareness also play an important role. Relevant staff receive guidance on identifying warning signs such as restricted movement, withheld wages, intimidation, excessive overtime, and poor accommodation conditions. We encourage a culture in which concerns are taken seriously and acted upon promptly. This helps ensure that our modern slavery compliance measures remain practical, effective, and embedded in everyday decisions.

Reporting channels are available for anyone who suspects wrongdoing. Employees and business partners are encouraged to raise concerns internally through established reporting routes, including line management, senior leadership, or designated compliance representatives. Reports may be made in good faith and will be handled sensitively, with due regard for confidentiality and protection from retaliation. Where appropriate, we will investigate concerns and take corrective or disciplinary action.

Monkenhadley Storage also recognises the importance of responsible recruitment and fair working conditions. We do not tolerate recruitment fees being charged to workers for our operations, nor do we permit documents to be withheld in a way that restricts freedom of movement. These expectations form part of our broader Monkenhadley Storage slavery prevention controls and are reviewed when selecting and monitoring suppliers.

If a potential case of modern slavery is identified, we will act promptly to protect individuals and cooperate with relevant authorities where necessary. Our response may include escalating the issue internally, removing a supplier from our approved list, supporting remediation steps, and reviewing associated business risks. We are committed to using a responsible and proportionate approach that prioritises the safety and dignity of affected people.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with legal obligations and business practices. The review considers changes in operations, supplier risk, incident trends, audit findings, and improvements in industry standards. Where needed, we update our procedures to strengthen our anti-slavery policy and reinforce our zero-tolerance stance. Through continuous review, Monkenhadley Storage aims to uphold ethical business conduct and help prevent modern slavery in all its forms.