Modern Slavery Statement for Muswellhill Storage

Muswellhill Storage is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour within our operations and supply chains. Our zero-tolerance policy applies across all business activities, and we expect the same ethical standards from every supplier, contractor, and business partner.

We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms and in many sectors, including logistics, construction, cleaning, maintenance, and outsourced services. For that reason, Muswellhill Storage maintains a risk-based approach to identifying, assessing, and reducing exposure to exploitation. We aim to ensure that our storage services, procurement practices, and workplace standards reflect our commitment to fair treatment, lawful employment, and dignity at work.

This statement applies to all areas of the business and is reviewed as part of our wider governance framework. It supports our aim to embed responsible practices into everyday decision-making and to keep the issue of modern slavery visible at every level of the organisation.

Our Approach to Prevention

Muswellhill Storage takes proactive measures to prevent slavery and human trafficking from entering our operations. We expect all employees to understand the importance of ethical conduct and to act in line with our standards. Recruitment processes are designed to confirm the right to work, avoid unlawful deductions, and prevent any form of coercion or abuse. In addition, our policies require managers to remain alert to warning signs such as restricted movement, unusual dependency, or inconsistent employment records.

Supplier due diligence is a key control in our approach. Before engaging a new supplier, we assess the nature of the service, the location of delivery, and the potential labour risks associated with the category. Where appropriate, we request information on working conditions, employment practices, and subcontracting arrangements. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships where concerns are identified and not satisfactorily addressed.

Our supplier audits help us monitor compliance over time. These audits may include document checks, declarations of ethical conduct, and targeted reviews of higher-risk suppliers. When necessary, we seek corrective action plans with defined timescales and follow-up assessments to confirm that improvements have been made. This process strengthens accountability and supports continuous improvement across the Muswellhill Storage supply chain.

Reporting, Oversight and Review

Reporting Channels

We encourage anyone working with or for Muswellhill Storage to raise concerns promptly if they suspect modern slavery or unsafe labour practices. Reports may be made through internal management routes, to designated compliance personnel, or through formal incident reporting mechanisms. All concerns are treated seriously, investigated appropriately, and handled with sensitivity. Where a matter indicates possible criminal activity, we escalate it in line with legal and regulatory obligations.

To support a safe reporting culture, we aim to protect individuals from retaliation when concerns are raised in good faith. This commitment is essential to making sure workers and partners can speak up without fear. Our internal training reinforces how to recognise risks, how to respond appropriately, and how to escalate concerns where needed. In this way, Muswellhill Storage keeps the issue of modern slavery visible and actionable.

The effectiveness of our controls is assessed through management oversight, supplier reviews, and periodic checks of policy compliance. We also look at emerging risks in the sectors and regions where our suppliers operate. This helps us refine our prevention methods and improve our understanding of evolving threats.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This Muswellhill Storage modern slavery statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains relevant, effective, and aligned with current legal expectations and business practices. The annual review considers incidents, audit findings, supplier performance, and any changes to our operating environment. Where gaps are identified, we update our policies, strengthen controls, and refresh training so our response remains robust.

We view the annual review as more than a compliance exercise. It is an opportunity to reinforce our zero-tolerance policy, improve supplier oversight, and maintain a culture of accountability. Through ongoing assessment and responsible procurement, Muswellhill Storage seeks to play its part in reducing the risk of exploitation and supporting ethical business conduct across our operations.