Storage Chalk Farm Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Storage Chalk Farm to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to respect human rights and to identify, prevent, and address any risks of modern slavery associated with our activities.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Storage Chalk Farm has a clear zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and all forms of exploitation. We are committed to conducting our business in a lawful, ethical, and transparent manner and to working only with suppliers and partners who share these values.
We do not accept any form of modern slavery within our own operations or in the goods and services we procure. Any suspicion or evidence of non-compliance with our standards may result in the termination of contracts or relationships and, where appropriate, referral to relevant authorities.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Storage Chalk Farm provides storage and related services and works with a range of suppliers, including property and facilities contractors, equipment providers, utilities, and professional service firms. We acknowledge that modern slavery risks can exist at different levels of supply chains, particularly where there may be lower visibility or reliance on temporary and subcontracted labour.
We aim to work with reputable suppliers who can demonstrate robust labour and human rights practices. We continue to review our procurement processes to strengthen controls around supplier selection, onboarding, and ongoing management.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We expect all suppliers to comply with applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws and to implement policies that prevent modern slavery and human trafficking. As part of our due diligence, we assess key suppliers to understand their approach to ethical sourcing and labour standards.
Where we identify higher risk suppliers or sectors, we may conduct more detailed reviews, request documentation, or carry out audits. These supplier audits may include reviewing policies, training records, and workforce arrangements, as well as requesting evidence of their own supply chain monitoring practices.
If a supplier is unable or unwilling to meet our expectations, we will work with them to improve standards within a defined timeframe or consider alternative sourcing arrangements where necessary.
Reporting Channels and Raising Concerns
We encourage all employees, contractors, and suppliers to report any concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices that they encounter in connection with our business. Concerns can be raised through internal management channels or via any established whistleblowing or escalation routes operated by Storage Chalk Farm.
Reports will be treated seriously and, wherever possible, confidentially. We will investigate concerns promptly and take appropriate action, which may include reporting matters to law enforcement or regulatory bodies. We do not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith.
Training and Awareness
We recognise the importance of raising awareness of modern slavery risks among our employees, particularly those involved in procurement, facilities management, and supplier engagement. Storage Chalk Farm aims to provide relevant guidance and information so that employees can identify potential warning signs and know how to respond appropriately.
We will continue to review our training needs to ensure that key staff understand our zero-tolerance policy, our expectations of suppliers, and the procedures for reporting suspected cases of modern slavery.
Monitoring, Governance, and Annual Review
Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery sits with the senior management of Storage Chalk Farm, who ensure that this statement and related procedures remain appropriate and effective. We monitor our operations and supplier relationships to identify any changes in risk and to improve our controls where needed.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually and updated to reflect changes in our business, legal requirements, and best practice. As part of the annual review, we assess the effectiveness of our actions, consider feedback from stakeholders, and identify opportunities for further improvement in preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains.
