Modern Slavery Statement for Harlington Storage

Harlington 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 slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. Our approach is built on a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of exploitation, and we expect the same commitment from everyone who works with us. We recognise that modern slavery can take many forms, and we remain vigilant in identifying and addressing risks across the business. This statement applies to all areas of our organisation, including procurement, facilities, logistics, and contracted services.

Our Policy and Commitment

Harlington Storage maintains clear policies that reflect our ethical standards and legal responsibilities. We do not tolerate any practice that undermines the dignity or freedom of individuals. Our staff are expected to act with fairness and to raise concerns if they suspect wrongdoing. We reinforce this through internal training, contract requirements, and management oversight. Modern slavery risks are reviewed as part of our wider compliance culture, ensuring that respect for human rights remains central to our decisions and operations.

Our suppliers play an important role in supporting our services, and we assess them carefully before and during engagement. Supplier due diligence includes evaluating labour practices, ownership structures, geographic risk, and the nature of the goods or services provided. Where appropriate, we conduct supplier audits to examine working conditions, employment records, and contractual compliance. If concerns are identified, we expect immediate corrective action and may suspend or end the relationship if improvement is not achieved. We also encourage suppliers to apply their own safeguards and to maintain transparent standards throughout their networks.

Reporting Concerns and Speaking Up

Everyone connected with Harlington Storage has a role in preventing exploitation. We provide reporting channels that allow employees, contractors, and business partners to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery without fear of retaliation. Concerns may be submitted through internal management routes, compliance functions, or formal whistleblowing procedures. Reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly. We support a culture where individuals can speak up early, because timely reporting helps protect vulnerable people and strengthens our response to risk.

Our investigation process is designed to be fair, confidential where possible, and evidence-based. Where modern slavery indicators are found, we will take appropriate action, which may include immediate escalation, supplier remediation, or notifying the relevant authorities. Harlington Storage is committed to learning from each case and improving the controls that prevent recurrence. By maintaining effective reporting pathways, we help ensure that concerns can be identified before they develop into more serious harm.

We recognise that the most effective response to modern slavery requires continuous improvement. Harlington Storage modern slavery measures are monitored through regular compliance reviews, staff awareness initiatives, and procurement controls. Our managers are expected to understand the risks associated with their areas of responsibility and to support preventative action. Risk-based oversight is especially important when engaging labour-intensive services or suppliers operating in higher-risk sectors or regions. This helps us focus resources where they are needed most.

Annual Review and Ongoing Improvement

Each year, we review this statement and our related procedures to ensure they remain effective, proportionate, and aligned with current risks. The annual review considers supplier audit findings, any reports raised through our channels, changes in legislation, and feedback from internal stakeholders involved in compliance and procurement. Based on this review, we may update our policies, strengthen training, or revise our due diligence requirements. This process ensures that our Harlington Storage slavery prevention framework continues to develop in response to evolving expectations and emerging threats.

We are committed to embedding ethical practice throughout the business and to maintaining robust safeguards against exploitation. This means selecting partners carefully, monitoring performance consistently, and acting decisively when standards are not met. Our commitment is not limited to compliance alone; it reflects our broader responsibility to protect human dignity and uphold trust in every aspect of our operations.

Harlington Storage will continue to strengthen its controls, review its supply chain relationships, and promote awareness of modern slavery risks across the organisation. Through a clear zero-tolerance policy, targeted supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and an annual review of our statement, we aim to reduce risk and support ethical business practice. This statement represents our ongoing commitment to vigilance, accountability, and continuous improvement in the fight against modern slavery.