Modern Slavery Statement for Earlscourt Storage

Earlscourt 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, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can exist in many forms, including deceptive recruitment practices, debt bondage, and the exploitation of vulnerable workers. Our approach is based on a zero-tolerance policy, continuous vigilance, and a clear expectation that everyone connected with Earlscourt Storage acts ethically and lawfully.

Our commitment applies across all areas of the business, including procurement, facilities management, logistics, maintenance, and outsourced services. We expect our employees, contractors, and business partners to share our values and to uphold human dignity in every working relationship. By embedding responsible practices into day-to-day decision-making, the Earlscourt Storage modern slavery framework aims to reduce risk, strengthen accountability, and ensure that any concerns are addressed quickly and appropriately.

Governance and Risk Management

We assess modern slavery risks through a structured review of the sectors, geographies, and services most relevant to our operations. Higher-risk categories, such as cleaning, security, transport, and temporary labour, receive enhanced scrutiny. As part of our storage company modern slavery controls, we review supplier onboarding information, contractual terms, and any available evidence of labour compliance. Where necessary, we request further documentation to confirm that workers are treated fairly and that employment is voluntary and transparent.

Our internal governance arrangements assign responsibility for modern slavery prevention to senior management, who oversee policy implementation and monitor emerging risks. Staff involved in purchasing and supplier management are encouraged to recognise warning signs, including inconsistent payroll records, restrictive worker accommodation, withheld identity documents, or unusual recruitment charges. This modern slavery and human trafficking awareness helps us identify concerns early and take proportionate action before harm escalates.

We also maintain a risk-based approach to supplier audits. Audits may be announced or unannounced, depending on the nature of the relationship and the level of risk involved. During a supplier review, we examine employment practices, worker age verification, right-to-work checks, grievance procedures, and evidence that subcontractors meet the same standards. If a supplier is unable to demonstrate compliance, we require corrective action within a defined timeframe and may suspend or end the relationship where improvement is not achieved.

Reporting, Training, and Corrective Action

Modern slavery prevention relies on awareness and prompt reporting. Earlscourt Storage provides multiple internal reporting channels so that employees and contractors can raise concerns in confidence and without fear of retaliation. Reports may relate to suspected exploitation, recruitment abuse, unsafe living conditions, wage withholding, or pressure placed on workers to remain in employment. All concerns are reviewed sensitively, documented carefully, and escalated where needed for investigation and remediation.

Training is provided to relevant staff so they can identify indicators of exploitation and respond in line with company procedures. Our people are reminded that a concern does not need to be proven before it is raised; reasonable suspicion is enough to trigger review. Where a case is confirmed, we act to protect affected individuals, support investigations, and work with suppliers to implement remedial steps. In serious cases, we will cooperate with authorities and terminate relationships that conflict with our zero-tolerance policy.

We aim to use our influence responsibly and constructively. This includes setting clear expectations in contracts, communicating our standards to suppliers, and reinforcing that ethical labour practices are a condition of doing business with Earlscourt Storage. Our modern slavery statement for Earlscourt Storage reflects a practical commitment to prevention, detection, and accountability across the full supply chain.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with legal obligations and best practice. The annual review considers audit outcomes, reported concerns, supplier performance, training completion, and any changes in risk exposure. Lessons learned are used to strengthen controls, improve procurement decisions, and refine our due diligence processes. Where appropriate, we update policies, contracts, and monitoring methods to reflect evolving risks in the Earlscourt Storage modern slavery programme.

Through regular review and strong governance, Earlscourt Storage seeks to maintain high ethical standards and contribute to the wider fight against modern slavery. We understand that prevention is an ongoing responsibility, not a one-time exercise. By combining a zero-tolerance stance, robust supplier audits, trusted reporting channels, and annual review, we aim to ensure that our business remains a place where rights are respected and exploitation has no place.