Modern Slavery Statement for Eastham Storage
Eastham Storage is committed to conducting business with integrity, respect, and responsibility. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking in our operations and supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery can affect many sectors, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of exploitation. Our approach is rooted in ethical decision-making, due diligence, and continuous improvement across all areas of the business.
As a storage business, we engage with suppliers, contractors, and service providers for equipment, maintenance, transport, cleaning, and support services. We expect every partner to share our standards and to act with honesty, transparency, and fairness. Eastham Storage requires all relevant suppliers to confirm that they comply with applicable labour laws and human rights obligations. We also reserve the right to review contracts, request evidence of compliance, and take corrective action where concerns arise.
To strengthen our safeguards, we carry out supplier audits and periodic risk assessments. These checks help us identify vulnerabilities in sourcing, labour practices, and subcontracting arrangements. Where a risk is identified, we may request further information, require improvement plans, or suspend the relationship until concerns are resolved. Our procurement team is trained to recognise indicators of abuse, including unusual wage practices, excessive working hours, document retention, and restrictions on worker freedom. This process supports our commitment to an ethical storage services supply chain.
We encourage a culture in which concerns can be raised safely and without fear of retaliation. Any employee, supplier, or contractor who suspects modern slavery or related misconduct is expected to report it immediately through our internal reporting channels. Reports may be made to line managers, senior leadership, or designated compliance personnel, and they are treated seriously and confidentially. We investigate all allegations promptly, and where necessary we cooperate with relevant authorities and take appropriate disciplinary or contractual action.
Training is an important part of our prevention strategy. Employees involved in recruitment, procurement, operations, and contractor management receive guidance on recognising warning signs and responding appropriately. This helps ensure that decisions are made responsibly at every stage of the supply chain. Eastham Storage also expects managers to promote fair treatment, accurate recordkeeping, and respectful workplace practices. In doing so, we reinforce our modern slavery prevention framework and our broader duty of care.
Our statement is reviewed regularly to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with current law and best practice. The review considers audit findings, reported concerns, supplier performance, and any emerging risks connected to the business environment. If weaknesses are identified, we update policies, strengthen controls, and improve training or oversight measures. This annual cycle allows Eastham Storage to refine its approach and demonstrate ongoing accountability in relation to ethical storage operations.
The Board and senior management hold responsibility for overseeing this commitment and for ensuring that anti-slavery controls are properly implemented. They review progress, monitor risk, and support a culture of compliance throughout the organisation. We expect everyone working with or for Eastham Storage to uphold the same principles of dignity, fairness, and respect. Any breach of this statement may lead to termination of a supplier arrangement, disciplinary action, or both, depending on the circumstances.
We also recognise that modern slavery risks can evolve over time, particularly where goods or services are sourced through multiple layers of subcontracting. For that reason, our focus is not limited to direct suppliers alone. We continue to strengthen visibility into lower-tier relationships and to encourage open disclosure of workforce practices. By doing so, Eastham Storage aims to prevent hidden exploitation and to promote responsible business conduct across the wider network that supports our services.
This statement reflects our current policies and practices, and it underscores our long-term commitment to preventing exploitation in all its forms. Eastham Storage will continue to improve controls, maintain vigilance, and act decisively where concerns are identified. Through supplier audits, clear reporting channels, annual review, and a zero-tolerance approach, we seek to ensure that our business remains a safe, ethical, and lawful place to work and to trade.