Modern Slavery Statement

Northfinchley Storage is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps taken by North Finchley Storage to prevent slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and all forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any practice that undermines human dignity, and we expect the same standard from every supplier, contractor, and business partner.

Our commitment is embedded in our governance, procurement, and operational practices. We recognise that risks can exist in varied forms across service providers, equipment suppliers, transport arrangements, and outsourced functions. For that reason, Northfinchley Storage applies a risk-based approach to identifying and addressing potential concerns. This includes onboarding checks, due diligence reviews, and contractual requirements that align with ethical labour standards and lawful employment practices.

To support prevention, we require suppliers to confirm compliance with relevant labour laws and our ethical expectations. Supplier audits are carried out on a scheduled and risk-triggered basis, with higher-risk relationships receiving enhanced review. These audits may include document checks, worker welfare assessments, interview-based verification where appropriate, and follow-up action plans when gaps are identified. Where a concern is substantiated, Northfinchley Storage will require immediate remediation and may suspend or terminate the relationship if necessary.

Our Approach to Prevention

Training is provided to relevant staff so they can recognise warning signs such as restricted movement, withheld wages, identity document retention, or unusual control over workers. Managers responsible for procurement and supplier management are expected to remain alert to these indicators and escalate concerns promptly. We also review our internal processes to ensure that recruitment, contracting, and workplace standards do not create hidden vulnerabilities.

Northfinchley Storage encourages an open culture in which concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation. Our reporting channels allow employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report suspected misconduct, poor labour conditions, or any indication of exploitation through confidential internal processes. Reports are handled sensitively, investigated promptly, and assessed according to severity and credibility. Where necessary, issues are escalated to senior leadership for decisive action.

We take all reports seriously and seek to protect anyone who raises a concern in good faith. This includes safeguarding whistleblowers from victimisation and ensuring that information is reviewed by appropriately trained personnel. Our response may involve interviews, document inspection, site review, or collaboration with suppliers to resolve issues quickly and responsibly.

Supply Chain Standards

Our supply chain expectations are communicated through contracts, codes of conduct, and procurement assessments. We expect suppliers to provide accurate records, use lawful employment arrangements, and ensure that workers are treated fairly. If a supplier fails to meet our standards, we will work with them to create a corrective action plan, but continued non-compliance will not be accepted. This approach reflects our zero-tolerance policy and our determination to prevent modern slavery risks from entering our business.

We also recognise that responsible sourcing is a continuous process. As our business evolves, so too may the nature of the risks we face. For that reason, Northfinchley Storage regularly updates its controls and improves its due diligence methods to reflect changes in legislation, market conditions, and supplier profiles. This ensures that our anti-slavery practices remain practical, effective, and proportionate.

Annual review is a key part of our framework. Each year, Northfinchley Storage reviews this statement, evaluates the effectiveness of our controls, and considers any incidents, audit findings, training outcomes, or emerging risks. The review informs improvements for the following year and supports accountability at senior level. By maintaining this cycle of assessment and action, we reaffirm our responsibility to uphold ethical business conduct and protect vulnerable people from exploitation.