Storage Gospel Oak Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Storage Gospel Oak in recognition of our responsibilities under applicable modern slavery and human trafficking legislation. It sets out the steps we are taking to prevent modern slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains.
Storage Gospel Oak operates with a clear commitment to ethical conduct, respect for human rights, and fair working conditions. We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms, including servitude, forced or compulsory labour, child labour, and human trafficking. We are dedicated to ensuring these abuses have no place in our organisation or any part of our supply chain.
Our Zero Tolerance Approach
We maintain a zero tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. This commitment applies to every aspect of our business and to all individuals who work for or with us, including employees, contractors, agency staff, and suppliers.
All staff are expected to act with integrity and to uphold our standards at all times. Any suspicion, concern, or evidence of modern slavery is treated with the utmost seriousness. We will not knowingly work with any party who engages in, or is complicit in, modern slavery. Where such behaviour is identified, we will take immediate and decisive action, which may include terminating relationships and, where appropriate, reporting concerns to relevant authorities.
Our Supply Chain and Supplier Standards
Our supply chain includes providers of goods, equipment, facilities management, professional services, and labour. We expect all suppliers to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery and to operate in accordance with all relevant labour, employment, and human rights laws.
We communicate our zero tolerance stance to current and prospective suppliers and require them to demonstrate that they have appropriate policies, controls, and procedures to prevent modern slavery in their own operations and supply chains. Acceptance of these standards is a condition of doing business with Storage Gospel Oak.
Supplier Audits and Due Diligence
We are enhancing our due diligence processes to better identify, assess, and address the risk of modern slavery. This includes risk-based supplier reviews and audits, particularly where suppliers operate in sectors or regions with higher vulnerability to exploitation.
Our audits and assessments may consider labour practices, recruitment methods, use of subcontractors, working conditions, and compliance with local and international labour standards. Where concerns are identified, we will engage with the supplier to develop corrective action plans and monitor progress. If meaningful improvements are not achieved within reasonable timeframes, we reserve the right to suspend or end the business relationship.
Training, Awareness, and Reporting Channels
We are committed to raising awareness of modern slavery risks across our organisation. Relevant employees, especially those involved in procurement, facilities, and contract management, are provided with guidance to help them recognise the signs of modern slavery and understand how to respond to concerns.
Storage Gospel Oak encourages a culture where concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation. Employees, contractors, and other stakeholders are encouraged to report any suspicion or evidence of modern slavery through our internal reporting channels or through management. All reports will be handled sensitively, investigated promptly, and, where appropriate, escalated to senior management for further action.
We will take all reasonable steps to protect individuals who raise concerns in good faith, and we will not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against those who speak up.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
We recognise that combating modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility that requires continuous improvement. Storage Gospel Oak is committed to regularly reviewing and strengthening our policies, procedures, and controls in line with emerging best practice and evolving legal requirements.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by senior management to assess its effectiveness and to identify opportunities for improvement. As part of this review, we consider audit findings, reported concerns, supplier performance, changes in risk profiles, and feedback from stakeholders.
Following each annual review, we will update this Statement where necessary and communicate any significant changes or new measures to our staff and key suppliers. By doing so, Storage Gospel Oak reaffirms its commitment to operating responsibly, respecting human dignity, and making a positive contribution to the global efforts to eradicate modern slavery.
