Modern Slavery Statement for Eastsheen Storage

Eastsheen Storage is committed to conducting business with integrity, respect, and accountability. We recognise that modern slavery and human trafficking are serious crimes and fundamental violations of human rights. This statement sets out the measures we take to prevent exploitation in our operations and supply chains, reflecting our zero-tolerance approach to all forms of forced labour, debt bondage, servitude, child labour, and other abusive practices.

Our commitment applies across every part of the business. As a storage provider, Eastsheen Storage works with a range of suppliers, contractors, and service partners, and we expect all parties to uphold the same ethical standards. We do not accept any arrangement that may directly or indirectly support slavery, trafficking, coercion, or unsafe working conditions. This applies whether the risk arises in labour recruitment, subcontracting, logistics, maintenance, or procurement.

To support this position, Eastsheen Storage maintains internal controls designed to identify and address risk. These controls include due diligence checks, review of supplier terms, and ongoing monitoring of higher-risk relationships. We expect managers and employees to remain alert to warning signs such as withheld identity documents, excessive recruitment fees, restricted movement, intimidation, or payments that are inconsistent with lawful employment practices.

Supplier oversight is central to our approach. Eastsheen Storage carries out supplier audits where appropriate, with priority given to suppliers operating in higher-risk sectors or geographies. These audits may involve document reviews, site visits, interviews, and assessment of employment records. Where concerns are identified, we seek immediate corrective action, and we reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships if suppliers fail to meet our expectations.

Our supplier standards require accurate record keeping, lawful wages, safe working conditions, and freedom from coercion. We also expect suppliers to carry out equivalent checks within their own supply chains. Transparency is essential: partners must disclose relevant subcontractors and cooperate with investigations if a risk emerges. We review new supplier arrangements carefully before engagement, and we continue to evaluate existing relationships throughout the year.

Training and awareness are also important tools in preventing abuse. Eastsheen Storage provides guidance to staff involved in hiring, procurement, and contract management so they can recognise indicators of exploitation and respond appropriately. This includes understanding how modern slavery can appear in less obvious forms, such as deceptive recruitment, unpaid overtime, or dependency created by passport retention. By building awareness, we reduce the chance that harmful practices remain hidden.

The business provides clear reporting channels for employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to raise concerns in good faith. Reports may be made through internal management routes, compliance processes, or designated whistleblowing mechanisms. All concerns are taken seriously, handled sensitively, and investigated promptly. Retaliation against anyone who raises a concern is not tolerated, and confidentiality is protected where possible to encourage early reporting.

If a concern is substantiated, Eastsheen Storage will take appropriate remedial action. This may include requesting an improvement plan, increasing oversight, conducting follow-up audits, or ending the relationship where necessary. We also recognise that modern slavery risks can evolve over time, so our response aims not only to address incidents but to reduce the likelihood of recurrence.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with current law and best practice. The annual review considers changes in legislation, risk levels, supplier performance, and any incidents or complaints raised during the year. Through this ongoing review process, Eastsheen Storage strengthens its commitment to ethical operations and continuously improves its safeguards against modern slavery.