Modern Slavery Statement for Selfstorage Brent
Selfstorage Brent is committed to conducting business ethically, responsibly, and with respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to help prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can affect many industries, including storage, maintenance, cleaning, transport, construction, and facility services. Our approach is grounded in a zero-tolerance policy toward exploitation, and we expect the same standard from everyone who works with or for us.
Our commitment applies to every part of the business. From procurement and contractor management to day-to-day site operations, we take a risk-based approach to identifying and reducing vulnerabilities. We aim to ensure that the Selfstorage Brent business is not knowingly involved in any activity that supports exploitation. We also recognise that prevention depends on clear procedures, informed employees, and accountable suppliers. For this reason, our framework combines due diligence, monitoring, training, and escalation processes to strengthen responsible practice.
We make it clear to employees, contractors, and suppliers that any form of modern slavery is unacceptable. This includes debt bondage, forced overtime, withholding of identity documents, restricted movement, or any coercive recruitment practice. Our zero-tolerance stance is reflected in our internal expectations, contract terms, and decision-making processes. Where concerns arise, we act promptly and proportionately. If a person or organisation is found to be in breach of our standards, Selfstorage Brent will consider immediate remedial action, suspension, or termination of the relationship, depending on the severity of the issue.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audits
We understand that supply chains can present the greatest risk of hidden exploitation. Therefore, supplier audits are an important element of our modern slavery controls. We assess suppliers before engagement and monitor them throughout the relationship, focusing on labour practices, recruitment methods, subcontracting arrangements, and compliance with legal and ethical requirements. Where appropriate, we request evidence of policies, worker protections, and site-level controls. Higher-risk suppliers may be subject to enhanced checks, documented reviews, and targeted audit activity.
Our procurement process is designed to reduce risk at the outset. We seek to work with suppliers who can demonstrate fair employment practices, lawful working conditions, and respect for employee welfare. If a supplier cannot meet our expectations, we may require corrective actions or choose not to proceed. In addition, we encourage suppliers to extend these standards to their own subcontractors and labour providers. This helps ensure that the principles applied by Selfstorage Brent are reflected throughout the wider chain of responsibility.
Training and awareness support these controls. Relevant staff are informed about indicators of modern slavery, including inconsistent pay practices, excessive recruitment fees, signs of coercion, and reluctance by workers to speak freely. By improving understanding across the business, we strengthen our ability to identify risks early and respond effectively. We also review any anomalies found during supplier checks, internal inspections, or project oversight, making sure that concerns are not overlooked or dismissed.
Reporting Channels, Governance, and Review
How concerns are raised
We encourage anyone connected with the business to report suspected modern slavery concerns without delay. Reporting channels are designed to allow employees, contractors, and suppliers to raise issues through internal management routes and formal escalation procedures. Concerns may relate to unsafe recruitment practices, signs of exploitation, intimidation, restricted freedom, or unusual labour conditions. All reports are treated seriously, handled sensitively, and reviewed in a timely manner. Retaliation against anyone who raises a genuine concern is not tolerated.
Governance responsibility for this statement rests with senior management, who oversee implementation, review risks, and ensure appropriate action is taken where weaknesses are identified. The effectiveness of our controls depends on consistent application across the business. Accordingly, modern slavery prevention is considered in supplier selection, operational reviews, and contract management. We aim to maintain clear records of due diligence, audit outcomes, issues raised, and remedial actions taken, so that our response remains transparent and accountable.
This statement is reviewed annually to reflect changes in our business, our supply chain, and emerging legal or industry risks. During the annual review, we assess whether our policies remain effective, whether supplier audits have identified any recurring concerns, and whether additional training or controls are needed. We then update our approach where necessary to ensure it remains proportionate and robust. 
By continuously improving our processes, Selfstorage Brent reaffirms its commitment to ethical conduct, responsible sourcing, and the prevention of modern slavery in all its forms.