Brixton Storage Modern Slavery Statement
Brixton 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 slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms and in many sectors, and we remain alert to the risks associated with storage, logistics, facilities management, and procurement. Our zero-tolerance policy applies to all employees, contractors, and suppliers, and it is reinforced through training, oversight, and clear internal expectations. We will not knowingly engage with any person or organisation involved in exploitation, and we expect the same commitment from every business partner.
Our Commitment and Governance
Brixton Storage maintains a strong governance framework to support ethical decision-making. Senior management is responsible for ensuring that modern slavery risks are identified and addressed appropriately. Policies on recruitment, labour standards, purchasing, and supplier engagement are reviewed to ensure they remain aligned with current legal and ethical requirements. We also encourage a culture of vigilance, where unusual labour practices, restricted movement, withheld documents, or suspicious subcontracting arrangements are treated seriously. This approach helps us protect people across the Brixton Storage supply chain and uphold our responsibilities as a responsible business.
Our due diligence process begins before a supplier is approved and continues throughout the relationship. We assess risk factors such as geography, labour model, sector exposure, and the use of temporary or agency labour. Higher-risk suppliers may be subject to enhanced checks, document reviews, and on-site or remote supplier audits. These audits examine recruitment practices, wage records, identity documentation, working hours, accommodation arrangements where relevant, and grievance procedures. Where issues are identified, we require corrective action plans and monitor progress until concerns are resolved. If a supplier is unwilling or unable to meet our standards, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the relationship.
Employee Awareness and Training
Training is an important part of preventing exploitation. Relevant team members receive guidance on recognising indicators of modern slavery, including debt bondage, coercion, poor accommodation, excessive control by third parties, and signs of intimidation. We also provide practical instruction on how to escalate concerns and how to respond when risks are detected. By increasing awareness, we strengthen the ability of staff to protect vulnerable individuals and to act responsibly in day-to-day operations. Our Brixton storage policy on modern slavery is embedded into onboarding and reinforced through periodic refreshers.
We provide safe and accessible reporting channels so that concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made through internal management routes, HR processes, or any designated compliance pathway established by the business. Allegations are handled sensitively, investigated promptly, and escalated where appropriate. We do not tolerate victimisation of anyone who raises a concern in good faith. If a report indicates a potential breach of law or policy, the matter is reviewed immediately, and appropriate remedial action is taken. In this way, the Brixton Storage modern slavery policy supports openness, accountability, and protection for workers and partners.
We expect our suppliers to maintain equivalent standards and to demonstrate that their own supply chains are free from exploitation. Contractual expectations may include confirmation of lawful recruitment, fair treatment of workers, and cooperation with audits or document requests. We also expect suppliers to maintain accurate records and to notify us of any material changes that could increase risk. Working collaboratively with suppliers allows us to improve labour standards while also reducing exposure to unethical practices. Ethical procurement is therefore central to our broader sustainability and compliance commitments.
This statement is reviewed annually to ensure that it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with our business activities and risk profile. The annual review considers audit findings, reported concerns, training uptake, supplier performance, and any legislative or market developments that may affect our approach. Where necessary, we strengthen controls, update policies, and introduce additional due diligence measures. Through continuous improvement, Brixton Storage aims to uphold a workplace and supply chain that respects human dignity and rejects all forms of exploitation.
Brixton Storage believes that responsible business practice is inseparable from the protection of human rights. By maintaining a strict zero-tolerance stance, carrying out supplier audits, providing reliable reporting channels, and reviewing our framework every year, we reinforce our commitment to preventing modern slavery. This statement reflects our ongoing dedication to ethical conduct, fair treatment, and meaningful action across the storage services environment and beyond.