Modern Slavery Statement for Tooting Storage

Tooting Storage is committed to operating with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights across every part of its business. 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 chain. We recognise that the risk of abuse can exist in many sectors, including logistics, facilities management, cleaning, maintenance, and procurement, and we take that responsibility seriously.

Our approach is guided by a zero-tolerance policy toward slavery and exploitation. We expect all employees, contractors, agency workers, and business partners to uphold the same standards. Any evidence or suspicion of coercion, debt bondage, withheld documents, or unsafe working conditions is treated as a serious matter and investigated promptly. Tooting Storage will not knowingly engage with any party that fails to share these values.

We maintain clear internal responsibilities to support compliance. Senior management oversees our anti-slavery measures, while relevant teams receive guidance on identifying warning signs and escalating concerns. As part of our due diligence, we assess risk before entering into new arrangements and review existing relationships where appropriate. This helps ensure that our storage operations and associated services remain aligned with ethical business practices.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Supplier oversight is a central part of our modern slavery controls. Tooting Storage expects suppliers to confirm that they comply with applicable labour laws and respect the rights of workers throughout their own supply chains. We use a risk-based process to review suppliers, considering geography, sector, labour model, and the nature of the service provided. Where risk is higher, additional checks are applied.

These checks may include document reviews, questionnaires, contractual commitments, and supplier audits. Audits are designed to assess working conditions, recruitment practices, pay arrangements, and the freedom of workers to leave employment without penalty. If a concern is identified, we seek corrective action immediately and may suspend or end the relationship if remedial steps are not taken. This firm approach reinforces our commitment to ethical sourcing and responsible procurement.

We also require suppliers to cascade anti-slavery expectations to their own subcontractors and agents. By extending these obligations beyond the first tier of our supply chain, we aim to reduce hidden risks and improve accountability. In addition, we keep records of our assessment activity so that our decision-making remains consistent, measurable, and open to review.

Reporting, Training, and Review

We encourage all workers to speak up if they suspect modern slavery, exploitation, or unsafe labour practices. Reporting channels are available through internal management routes and protected whistleblowing processes, allowing concerns to be raised in good faith without fear of retaliation. Reports are handled sensitively, investigated promptly, and escalated where necessary. This helps create a culture where concerns can be raised early and addressed effectively.

Training is provided to relevant teams so they can recognise indicators such as restricted movement, signs of intimidation, unusual recruitment fees, or poor accommodation standards. While no system can eliminate risk entirely, awareness and vigilance strengthen our ability to detect and respond to problems. Tooting Storage expects everyone connected with the business to act ethically and to support a safe working environment for all people involved in our operations.

This statement is reviewed annually to reflect changes in the business, the law, and the risk profile of our supply chain. The review process considers audit outcomes, reported concerns, supplier performance, and any improvements needed to policies or procedures. Where necessary, we update our controls to strengthen prevention and ensure continuous progress.

Tooting Storage remains steadfast in its commitment to combat modern slavery in all forms. Through a clear zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and regular annual review, we aim to protect workers, uphold dignity, and conduct business responsibly. This statement reflects our ongoing determination to improve standards and maintain ethical operations across the Tooting storage business and its supply chain.