Self Storage Highbury Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions Self Storage Highbury takes to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to act ethically, uphold human rights, and ensure that exploitation has no place in our organisation or in the companies that provide us with goods and services.
Modern slavery includes slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking. Self Storage Highbury is fully committed to ensuring that such abuses are neither present nor tolerated in our business activities.
Zero-Tolerance Approach
Self Storage Highbury maintains a clear zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. This applies to all aspects of our business, including direct employees, contractors, and suppliers. We expect every individual and organisation we work with to share our commitment to ethical conduct and respect for human rights.
Any suspicion, allegation, or evidence of modern slavery will be taken extremely seriously. Where such issues are identified, we will respond promptly, which may include suspending or terminating relationships with individuals or suppliers, cooperating with relevant authorities, and supporting appropriate remediation for affected individuals.
Our Business and Supply Chain
Self Storage Highbury operates storage facilities and related services. Our supply chain includes providers of construction and maintenance services, security systems, cleaning, equipment, and other facility-related goods and services. While we do not operate in sectors traditionally considered high risk, we acknowledge that modern slavery can occur in any industry and location.
We therefore apply a risk-based approach to assessing our suppliers, focusing particular attention on labour-intensive services and on suppliers operating in higher-risk geographies or sectors.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We expect our suppliers to comply with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws, and to maintain working conditions that are safe, fair, and free from exploitation. Our standard contractual arrangements seek to include clauses that require adherence to these principles and allow us to review and, where necessary, investigate compliance.
Self Storage Highbury undertakes supplier due diligence and reserves the right to conduct audits or request evidence of practices that support our anti-slavery objectives. These may include reviewing policies, training records, recruitment practices, and subcontracting arrangements. Where concerns arise, we will work with suppliers to address and rectify issues within set timeframes. Persistent non-compliance or unwillingness to improve may result in the ending of the business relationship.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We encourage staff, contractors, and other stakeholders to speak up if they have any concerns about potential modern slavery or human trafficking connected to our operations or supply chain. Concerns may relate to recruitment fees, retention of identity documents, excessive working hours, unsafe conditions, or any form of coercion or control.
Self Storage Highbury maintains internal reporting channels that allow concerns to be raised confidentially, including through line managers, senior management, or designated compliance contacts within the business. Reports will be handled sensitively and investigated promptly. We do not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against any person who raises a concern in good faith, regardless of whether it is ultimately substantiated.
Training and Awareness
We aim to raise awareness of modern slavery risks among our employees, particularly those involved in procurement, supplier management, and recruitment. Training and guidance will focus on recognising signs of exploitation, understanding our policies, and knowing how to raise concerns appropriately. We also expect key suppliers to ensure that their own staff are aware of and comply with modern slavery requirements.
Monitoring, Governance, and Annual Review
Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery rests with senior management at Self Storage Highbury. We regularly monitor our operations and supplier relationships to identify emerging risks and opportunities for improvement.
This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least annually to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as with best practice. The review will consider any incidents reported, outcomes of supplier audits, changes in our business activities, and developments in legislation or guidance. Updated versions of this statement will reflect our ongoing commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations.
