Modern Slavery Statement for Barnehurst Storage

Barnehurst Storage is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that slavery can affect many sectors, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of abuse, coercion, or unlawful labour practices.

As part of our commitment, we ensure that all Barnehurst Storage activities are carried out in a lawful and ethical manner. We expect our staff, contractors, and suppliers to uphold the same principles. This statement is reviewed as part of our wider approach to responsible business conduct and reflects our ongoing effort to identify and reduce risks associated with modern slavery.

We require suppliers to demonstrate compliance with labour laws and ethical standards before and during engagement. Our procurement process includes due diligence checks, risk-based assessments, and, where appropriate, supplier audits to verify working conditions, recruitment practices, and wage arrangements. If concerns arise, we investigate promptly and may suspend or end the relationship if corrective action is not taken.

Training and awareness are important parts of our prevention strategy. Employees involved in purchasing, operations, and contractor management are encouraged to recognise warning signs such as unexplained worker deductions, restricted movement, withheld identity documents, or unsafe conditions. By strengthening awareness across Barnehurst Storage, we support early intervention and responsible decision-making.

We also provide clear reporting channels so concerns can be raised quickly and in confidence. Any employee, supplier, or third party who suspects unethical conduct is encouraged to report it through internal management routes or established whistleblowing procedures. Reports are handled seriously, treated sensitively, and investigated without retaliation against the person raising the concern.

Our approach extends to the wider supply chain, where we encourage transparent communication and cooperation. We ask business partners to confirm that they do not use forced, bonded, or child labour and that they apply appropriate safeguards within their own operations. This helps ensure that Barnehurst Storage remains aligned with the values of dignity, responsibility, and lawful conduct.

Where risks are identified, we act proportionately and decisively. Corrective measures may include additional monitoring, a request for evidence of improved practices, enhanced audit activity, or termination of the relationship if necessary. We believe that an effective Modern Slavery Statement for Barnehurst Storage must be more than a formality; it must support real action and accountability.

We maintain records of assessments, findings, and any remediation steps taken so that progress can be tracked over time. This allows us to strengthen our controls and improve how we work with suppliers. Our goal is to ensure that the people connected to our business are treated with respect, paid fairly, and protected from exploitation.

This statement is subject to annual review to ensure it remains current, relevant, and effective. Each year, we reassess risks, update our procedures, and consider any lessons learned from audits, reports, or supply chain changes. Through continuous improvement, Barnehurst Storage reinforces its commitment to ethical trade, responsible sourcing, and the elimination of modern slavery in all its forms.