Modern Slavery Statement for Kensington Storage
At Kensington Storage, we are committed to operating with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights across every part of our business. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, servitude, and exploitative working practices within our operations and supply chains. Our approach is grounded in a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of abuse or coercion. We expect the same standard from all employees, contractors, and business partners involved with Kensington Storage services.
Modern slavery can take many forms, including debt bondage, withheld wages, intimidation, and the denial of freedom of movement. We recognise that storage operations, like many sectors, may rely on a network of suppliers, maintenance providers, transport partners, cleaning services, and other third parties. For that reason, Kensington self storage operations are governed by clear ethical standards designed to identify, prevent, and address risk before harm occurs. We review these standards regularly and communicate them to relevant teams so that responsibility is shared across the organisation.
Our zero-tolerance policy applies to all aspects of our work. No employee, manager, supplier, or subcontractor may engage in, conceal, or ignore conduct that could amount to modern slavery. We prohibit the use of child labour, forced labour, retention of identity documents, and any recruitment practices that place workers in vulnerable or unfair positions. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in termination of contracts, disciplinary action, and escalation to appropriate authorities where necessary.
To support this policy, Kensington storage units procurement and supplier management procedures include due diligence checks and risk-based supplier audits. We assess new and existing suppliers according to factors such as geographic risk, sector risk, labour practices, and the nature of services provided. Where appropriate, audits may involve document reviews, site inspections, labour-rights questionnaires, and follow-up assessments. If concerns are identified, we require corrective action plans and monitor progress closely. Persistent failure to improve may lead to suspension or removal from our approved supplier base.
We also expect our suppliers to maintain equivalent standards throughout their own supply chains. This means that businesses working with Kensington storage solutions must actively check their subcontractors, labour providers, and other third parties for signs of exploitation. Our contracts may include clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery obligations, cooperation with audits, and immediate notification of any suspected incident. By embedding these expectations into commercial relationships, we aim to create a safer and more responsible operating environment.
Reporting concerns is an essential part of our approach. We provide clear reporting channels so employees and partners can raise issues in good faith without fear of retaliation. Any suspicion of modern slavery, unethical recruitment, unsafe working conditions, or deceptive labour practices must be escalated promptly through internal management routes or other established reporting mechanisms. Reports are handled confidentially, and we take each concern seriously, investigating it in a timely and proportionate manner. Where necessary, we will work with relevant stakeholders to protect affected individuals and prevent recurrence.
Training and awareness are also central to our anti-slavery measures. Relevant employees receive guidance on recognising warning signs, such as inconsistent employment records, restricted movement, signs of coercion, excessive control by third parties, or workers appearing anxious and unable to speak freely. By strengthening awareness across the business, Kensington storage aims to improve early detection and ensure that issues are addressed before they become entrenched. We encourage a culture of vigilance, accountability, and respect in every interaction.
Our commitment to improvement is reinforced through an annual review of this statement and the controls that support it. Each year, we assess the effectiveness of our policies, supplier checks, training, and reporting processes to determine whether changes are needed. This review considers any incidents, emerging risks, audit findings, and developments in legislation or best practice. Where improvements are identified, we update procedures and strengthen oversight so that Kensington Storage continues to reduce the risk of modern slavery in a practical and measurable way.
We believe that ethical business depends on constant scrutiny and genuine responsibility. Modern slavery has no place in our organisation or in the wider network of businesses that support our work. Through our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, clear reporting channels, and annual review process, Kensington Storage remains committed to protecting human dignity and promoting fair, lawful, and responsible practices throughout its operations and supply chains.