Modern Slavery Statement for Sevenkings Storage
Sevenkings Storage is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the principles and practical steps that guide our approach to preventing forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, child labour, and other forms of exploitation across our operations and supply chain. We believe that every person has the right to work freely, safely, and with dignity, and we apply a zero-tolerance policy toward any practice that undermines those rights.
As a storage provider, we recognise that modern slavery risks may exist not only within direct operations but also through third-party services, contractors, logistics partners, equipment providers, and product suppliers. Our commitment applies to all business relationships, and we expect the same high standards from everyone who works with or on behalf of Sevenkings Storage. This statement reflects our ongoing responsibility to identify risks, strengthen controls, and promote ethical conduct throughout the Sevenkings Storage network.
To support this commitment, we have embedded clear governance measures into our decision-making and procurement processes. Our management team reviews ethical risk as part of supplier onboarding, contract renewal, and operational planning. Where concerns arise, we investigate promptly and take corrective action. Where serious breaches are confirmed, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the relationship. These actions are part of our broader modern slavery prevention framework.
Our Policies and Standards
Sevenkings Storage maintains policies designed to ensure fair treatment, lawful employment, and responsible sourcing. These policies prohibit forced labour, involuntary prison labour, deception in recruitment, withholding of identity documents, and any form of exploitation of vulnerable workers. Our Sevenkings Storage modern slavery statement also reinforces our expectations around age verification, wage fairness, working hours, and freedom of movement. We require managers and purchasing teams to follow these standards when selecting and managing suppliers.
We expect suppliers to uphold equivalent safeguards within their own operations and to pass these expectations through their sub-contractors. Supplier contracts may include clauses on labour rights, ethical conduct, and compliance with applicable law. We also encourage suppliers to maintain records that demonstrate the lawful and fair treatment of workers. This approach supports a resilient and responsible Sevenkings Storage modern slavery policy.
Training plays an important role in making our standards effective. Relevant staff receive guidance on recognising warning signs, including unusual recruitment fees, restricted worker movement, unsafe living conditions, inconsistent payroll records, and signs of coercion. By increasing awareness, we strengthen our ability to act quickly and responsibly when potential risks are identified.
Supplier Audits and Due Diligence
We use a risk-based approach to supplier due diligence, focusing greater attention on categories and geographies where vulnerability may be higher. This process may include questionnaires, document checks, labour practice reviews, and, where appropriate, site visits. Our supplier audits are intended to verify compliance, identify gaps, and encourage improvement rather than simply assess paperwork. Where necessary, we request corrective action plans with clear timeframes and follow-up checks.
Supplier audits may be conducted internally or with the support of qualified external specialists when a deeper review is required. We prioritise transparency and seek evidence of fair recruitment, lawful pay practices, age controls, safe working conditions, and worker awareness of their rights. In cases where a supplier cannot meet minimum expectations, we may place business on hold until concerns are resolved. This ensures that our modern slavery statement for Sevenkings Storage remains practical and enforceable.
We also review procurement activity to reduce the risk of indirect exposure. This includes avoiding rushed onboarding, clarifying subcontracting arrangements, and monitoring for unusual cost structures that may conceal exploitative labour practices. By combining due diligence with ongoing oversight, we aim to create a supply chain that reflects our ethical standards and responsible business values.
Reporting Channels and Speaking Up
Sevenkings Storage encourages anyone with concerns about possible modern slavery, unethical recruitment, or worker mistreatment to report them without delay. Reports can be made through internal management channels, line supervision, or designated compliance personnel. We expect concerns to be treated seriously, handled sensitively, and investigated promptly. Retaliation against a person who raises a concern in good faith is not tolerated.
Our reporting approach is designed to protect confidentiality where possible and to ensure that potential victims are supported. If a report suggests immediate risk, we escalate the matter quickly so that appropriate action can be taken. This may include disengaging from a supplier, increasing monitoring, or engaging specialist support. The effectiveness of the Sevenkings Storage modern slavery framework depends on a culture where people feel safe to speak up.
We recognise that modern slavery risks can evolve over time. For that reason, this statement and our associated procedures are subject to an annual review. Each year we assess what we have learned from audits, incidents, training, supplier engagement, and legislative changes. We then update our controls, improve our reporting routes, and refine our procurement checks as needed. Through continuous improvement, Sevenkings Storage remains committed to eliminating modern slavery from our business and supply chains.