Modern Slavery Statement for Harrow Storage
Harrow 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. As a responsible storage provider, Harrow Storage recognises that ethical conduct is essential to the trust placed in us by customers, suppliers, and the wider community.
We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery. This policy applies to our employees, contractors, agency workers, and business partners. We do not knowingly engage with any organisation that uses, supports, or benefits from exploitative labour practices. Our commitment is reinforced through procurement controls, internal oversight, and regular awareness training designed to help staff identify warning signs and act decisively when concerns arise.
Our approach to preventing slavery in storage services begins with careful due diligence. Before entering into new supplier relationships, we assess the nature of the services provided, the location of work, and the potential labour risks involved. Any supplier found to be operating in a way that conflicts with our values may be removed from our approved list. This helps ensure that the Harrow Storage supply chain reflects our expectations for lawful and ethical conduct.
We also conduct supplier audits as part of our ongoing compliance framework. These audits may include document checks, labour-practice reviews, and targeted assessments of high-risk suppliers. Where appropriate, we request evidence of wage compliance, right-to-work verification, safe working conditions, and grievance procedures. If concerns are identified, we expect immediate corrective action and will monitor progress until the issue is resolved or the relationship is ended.
In addition to audits, Harrow Storage promotes a culture in which concerns can be raised safely. We provide clear internal reporting channels so that employees and contractors can report suspected misconduct confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made through line management, senior leadership, or designated compliance routes. All disclosures are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled with discretion in line with our commitment to ethical accountability.
Training plays an important role in supporting our anti-slavery controls. Relevant team members receive guidance on recognising indicators such as restricted freedom of movement, unexplained wage deductions, poor accommodation conditions, and unusual control over workers by third parties. This awareness is particularly valuable in logistics, facilities management, and outsourced services, where complex labour arrangements can sometimes create hidden risks. Our aim is not only compliance, but prevention through informed action.
Harrow Storage understands that modern slavery can exist in many forms, including debt bondage, coercion, and exploitation of vulnerable individuals. We therefore monitor risk across our operations and procurement activity, considering geography, sector exposure, and the use of temporary labour. We expect our suppliers to share our principles and to maintain records and practices that demonstrate respect for human dignity. Ethical behaviour is a condition of doing business with us.
Where a breach is confirmed, we will respond proportionately and firmly. This may include suspending orders, requiring remedial measures, terminating contracts, or reporting matters to the relevant authorities where appropriate. Our response is guided by the seriousness of the concern and the need to protect affected individuals. We will never ignore credible evidence of abuse, and we will act in a way that supports accountability and long-term improvement.
We recognise that effective governance requires ongoing review. For this reason, our modern slavery controls are assessed at least once each year, with updates made where new risks, legislation, or business activities require them. The annual review considers audit outcomes, supplier performance, staff training completion, and any concerns raised through reporting channels. Findings are used to strengthen policies and refine our approach across Harrow Storage.
Senior management has overall responsibility for ensuring this statement is implemented and maintained. They are supported by operational leaders who help embed the policy into daily practice and supplier oversight. We expect every member of the organisation to contribute to a workplace where exploitation has no place. Through clear expectations, proportionate controls, and continuous improvement, Harrow Storage seeks to uphold the highest standards of responsibility.
This statement reflects our current commitment and will remain under review as part of our wider ethical governance framework. Harrow Storage will continue to strengthen its procedures, deepen supplier engagement, and improve awareness across the business. Our objective is clear: to ensure that our storage operations and supply chain are managed in a manner consistent with respect for human rights, lawful conduct, and zero tolerance for modern slavery.