Storage Brunswick Park Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Storage Brunswick Park in recognition of our responsibilities under applicable modern slavery and human trafficking legislation. It sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. Storage Brunswick Park is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, ethical conduct, and respect for human rights in every aspect of our activities.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Storage Brunswick Park adopts a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, child labour and servitude. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery does not take place within our operations or in any part of our supply chain.
All employees, contractors and suppliers are expected to share this commitment. Any behaviour or practice that is incompatible with this zero-tolerance policy is unacceptable and may result in termination of employment or business relationships, as well as referral to relevant authorities where appropriate.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Storage Brunswick Park provides storage and related services. Our supply chains primarily include providers of storage equipment, facilities management, cleaning and maintenance services, security, technology, and professional services. We recognise that certain sectors and geographies may carry higher risks of modern slavery, and we pay particular attention to suppliers operating in those areas.
We seek to build long-term, transparent relationships with suppliers that demonstrate a commitment to legal compliance, ethical conduct and respect for workers' rights. Our expectations around modern slavery and human rights form part of our broader approach to responsible procurement.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audits
To identify, assess and mitigate the risk of modern slavery in our supply chains, Storage Brunswick Park undertakes proportionate supplier due diligence. This may include assessing the nature of the goods or services supplied, the country of origin, and the supplier's own labour practices and policies.
We require key suppliers to confirm that they do not tolerate modern slavery in their operations and that they have appropriate controls in place. Where we identify heightened risk, we may conduct more detailed assessments or request evidence of policies, training, and monitoring arrangements relating to labour standards and human rights.
Storage Brunswick Park also reserves the right to conduct supplier audits, which may be carried out directly by us or by an independent third party. These audits are used to verify compliance with our expectations, including working conditions, recruitment practices, and the prevention of forced or compulsory labour. Where an audit identifies concerns, we work with the supplier to agree a corrective action plan and monitor progress. If a supplier fails to address serious issues, we may suspend or terminate the relationship.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
Storage Brunswick Park encourages all employees, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions regarding modern slavery or human trafficking within our operations or supply chains. Concerns may relate to recruitment practices, working conditions, withholding of documents, restriction of movement, or any other indicators of exploitation.
Individuals can raise concerns through internal reporting channels made available by Storage Brunswick Park or directly to line management or senior leadership. We are committed to ensuring that no person who raises a concern in good faith suffers any form of retaliation, victimisation or disadvantage as a result of speaking up.
All reports are taken seriously and will be investigated promptly and impartially. Where appropriate, we will involve external experts or relevant authorities. We are committed to remediating any confirmed instances of harm and to strengthening our processes to prevent recurrence.
Training, Awareness and Continuous Improvement
Storage Brunswick Park provides relevant training and guidance to employees whose roles involve procurement, supplier management or human resources. This training is designed to increase awareness of modern slavery risks, common warning signs, and the steps to take if concerns arise.
We continually review and develop our policies and procedures to reflect evolving legislation, best practice and stakeholder expectations. Feedback from employees, customers, suppliers and other partners informs our ongoing efforts to improve our approach to preventing modern slavery.
Monitoring, Governance and Annual Review
Responsibility for overseeing our modern slavery framework sits with the senior management of Storage Brunswick Park. They review key risks, monitor the effectiveness of our controls, and ensure that appropriate resources are allocated to deliver our commitments.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually and updated as necessary to reflect changes in our business, supply chains and regulatory environment. As part of this review, we assess the effectiveness of our actions, including supplier due diligence, audits, training, and reporting mechanisms.
By maintaining a clear zero-tolerance policy, conducting proportionate supplier oversight, providing accessible reporting channels, and undertaking regular review, Storage Brunswick Park aims to play a responsible role in helping to eradicate modern slavery and human trafficking from our operations and wider supply chains.
