Modern Slavery Statement for Anerley Storage

Anerley 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, forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitation in our operations and supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery can appear in many forms, including debt bondage, coerced work, and the abuse of vulnerable workers. Our zero-tolerance policy applies to every part of our business, and we expect the same commitment from all suppliers, contractors, and business partners.

Our Commitment and Governance

We maintain a clear internal framework to ensure that responsibility for the Anerley Storage modern slavery approach is understood at every level. Senior management reviews ethical conduct, while operational teams are trained to identify warning signs such as unusual recruitment practices, restricted movement, unsafe accommodation, or withholding of identity documents. We also promote the importance of speaking up, because prevention depends on early detection and informed action.

Our policies require that all people working with or for Anerley Storage are treated fairly and lawfully. This includes compliance with employment legislation, fair pay practices, and the right to work checks appropriate to each role. We do not tolerate any form of exploitation, and any confirmed breach may result in immediate suspension or termination of the relationship. The phrase anti-slavery policy reflects our broader commitment to ethical sourcing and responsible workplace standards.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Supply chain oversight is a core part of our modern slavery statement. Before engaging a supplier, we assess risk based on geography, sector, service type, and labour practices. Higher-risk suppliers are subject to enhanced scrutiny, which may include document reviews, workforce checks, and site visits where appropriate. We reserve the right to conduct supplier audits and request evidence of labour standards, subcontractor controls, and recruitment processes. If concerns are identified, we require corrective action within a defined timeframe and monitor completion closely.

Our audit process is designed to be proportionate but firm. It helps us understand how the Anerley Storage slavery prevention framework operates in practice, especially where labour is sourced through agencies or third parties. We expect suppliers to maintain accurate records, prohibit worker-paid recruitment fees, and ensure that employment is freely chosen. Repeated non-compliance or deliberate concealment of risk is treated as a serious matter and may lead to contract review.

Reporting Channels and Safeguards

We encourage employees, workers, and suppliers to raise concerns if they suspect exploitation, unsafe conditions, or unethical conduct. Reports may be made through internal management routes or designated escalation channels established within the business. All concerns are handled seriously, investigated promptly, and treated with discretion. Whistleblowers are protected from retaliation, victimisation, or adverse treatment for speaking up in good faith. This protection is essential to sustaining trust and supporting early intervention.

Any report relating to possible modern slavery is assessed by responsible managers, with further action taken where necessary. This may include checking records, interviewing relevant parties, engaging with suppliers, or involving specialist advisers. Where risk is confirmed, we act to protect affected individuals and strengthen controls. We also review lessons learned to improve the modern slavery compliance process across the organisation.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with our business activities. The review considers changes in law, industry risk, supplier performance, and any incidents or concerns raised during the year. We use the findings to refine training, update due diligence procedures, and strengthen supplier expectations. Anerley Storage believes that responsible business is an ongoing obligation, and our ethical storage statement will continue to evolve as we seek stronger protection against modern slavery in all its forms.