Modern Slavery Statement for Chalkfarm Storage

Chalkfarm Storage is committed to conducting business with integrity, responsibility, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any practice that undermines freedom, dignity, or lawful employment.

As a storage business, we recognize that risks may arise across procurement, facilities management, transport, cleaning, maintenance, and other services supporting our daily operations. Our approach is risk-based, proportionate, and designed to identify, prevent, and address potential concerns before they escalate. We expect every employee, contractor, and supplier to uphold the same standards.

Chalkfarm Storage promotes a culture of accountability through training, clear internal controls, and regular oversight. We also require relevant teams to remain alert to warning signs such as unusual working hours, withholding of identity documents, restricted movement, debt bondage, or workers appearing unable to speak freely about their employment conditions.

Our anti-slavery and human trafficking commitments are embedded in our policies and procurement practices. Any breach of these standards may lead to corrective action, suspension of a business relationship, or termination of contract. We will not knowingly engage with any party that benefits from exploitation or fails to remedy serious labour-rights concerns.

To strengthen due diligence, Chalkfarm Storage carries out supplier assessments that consider geography, sector exposure, labour practices, and ethical governance. For higher-risk relationships, we may request evidence of recruitment practices, wage records, right-to-work checks, subcontracting controls, and workforce policies. We also review whether suppliers have their own anti-slavery statements and clear escalation procedures.

Supplier audits are an important part of our ongoing oversight. These audits may be announced or unannounced, and they can include document reviews, site inspections, interviews with management, and where appropriate, private discussions with workers. Findings are assessed against agreed standards, and suppliers are expected to implement timely corrective actions when gaps are identified.

Chalkfarm Storage encourages a transparent and safe environment for raising concerns. Any employee, contractor, or supplier who suspects wrongdoing can report it through our internal reporting channels, including line management, senior leadership, or designated compliance routes. Reports may be made confidentially, and we prohibit retaliation against anyone who speaks up in good faith.

We understand that modern slavery may be hidden behind apparently legitimate employment arrangements, which is why we promote awareness across our workforce. Training helps staff recognize indicators of coercion, deception, and exploitation, and reinforces the responsibility to escalate concerns promptly. Where allegations arise, we investigate carefully, preserve evidence, and cooperate with relevant authorities where necessary.

In our procurement decisions, we seek to work with suppliers who share our values and demonstrate continuous improvement. Preference is given to partners who can evidence fair recruitment, responsible subcontracting, robust record-keeping, and effective grievance systems. Chalkfarm Storage expects suppliers to flow these standards down their own supply chains.

We also recognize the importance of remediation. Where risks or breaches are discovered, our priority is to protect affected individuals and address the root cause. This may involve corrective action plans, enhanced monitoring, or disengagement from suppliers unwilling to improve. In serious cases, we will support lawful reporting and safeguarding measures.

Our governance framework assigns responsibility for oversight to senior management, who review modern slavery risks and ensure appropriate action is taken. Key indicators, audit outcomes, supplier performance, and reported concerns are monitored to identify trends and strengthen controls. This helps us maintain a consistent and credible response across the business.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with legal requirements and operational realities. Each annual review considers emerging risks, audit findings, training activity, reporting trends, and improvements to due diligence processes. The review supports continual progress and reinforces our long-term commitment to ethical business conduct.