Modern Slavery Statement for Hamptonwick Storage

Hamptonwick Storage is committed to operating responsibly, ethically, and with respect for human rights across every part of our business. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can take many forms, including coercion, debt bondage, and the abuse of vulnerable workers, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any such conduct.

Our Commitment and Governance

Our approach is rooted in accountability, due diligence, and continuous improvement. Senior management oversees our anti-slavery measures and ensures they are embedded into procurement, contractor management, and operational decision-making. We expect all employees, agency workers, and business partners to uphold the same principles. Ethical conduct is not optional; it is a core requirement of working with Hamptonwick Storage.

We assess risk based on geography, service type, labour intensity, and the nature of goods and services supplied. Areas with a higher risk of labour exploitation receive enhanced scrutiny. This includes reviewing how workers are recruited, paid, housed, and managed, particularly where third-party labour providers are involved. Our policy is designed to identify warning signs early and to act decisively where concerns arise.

Supplier Standards and Audits

All suppliers are expected to comply with our supplier code of conduct, which prohibits forced labour, child labour, unlawful wage practices, and any form of intimidation or confiscation of identity documents. We communicate these requirements clearly during onboarding and contract renewal. Where appropriate, we include contractual clauses allowing us to investigate, suspend, or terminate relationships if serious concerns are identified.

We carry out supplier audits and reviews using a risk-based approach. These audits may include document checks, worker interviews, site inspections, and verification of labour practices. For higher-risk suppliers, we may request evidence of recruitment procedures, payroll records, working hours, and grievance mechanisms. If an audit reveals non-compliance, we require corrective action within a defined timeframe and monitor progress closely.

Training and Awareness

Employees involved in procurement, facilities, and contract management receive training to help them recognise signs of modern slavery and understand escalation procedures. Training covers indicators such as restricted movement, signs of control, unusual wage deductions, and reluctance from workers to speak freely. By improving awareness, we strengthen our ability to protect people throughout the Hamptonwick Storage supply chain.

Reporting concerns is essential to maintaining an ethical workplace. Hamptonwick Storage encourages employees, contractors, and suppliers to raise any suspicion of abuse without fear of retaliation. Concerns can be reported through internal management channels, confidential whistleblowing procedures, or directly to designated safeguarding leads. Every report is taken seriously, investigated promptly, and handled with discretion. Where appropriate, we cooperate with relevant authorities and support any affected individuals.

We also monitor our own business practices to ensure that hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and pay processes do not create conditions that could enable exploitation. In addition, we review the use of labour agencies and subcontractors to ensure they meet our standards. Zero tolerance means that any credible evidence of modern slavery may result in immediate remedial action, contract suspension, or permanent disengagement.

This statement is reviewed annually to reflect changes in legislation, risk exposure, and operational practice. The annual review allows us to measure progress, update controls, and strengthen our response to emerging risks. Hamptonwick Storage remains committed to responsible business conduct, and we will continue to improve our policies, training, and supplier oversight so that our storage operations are carried out with integrity and respect for human dignity.