Bayswater Storage Modern Slavery Statement

Bayswater Storage is committed to conducting business with integrity, dignity, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to identify, prevent, and address the risks of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitative practices across our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any activity that undermines freedom, fairness, or lawful employment.

Our approach applies to all areas of the business, including procurement, warehousing support, maintenance, cleaning, transport, and contracted services. Bayswater Storage expects the same standards from suppliers, contractors, and partners. We require ethical conduct, lawful wages, safe working conditions, and the right for workers to leave employment freely. In this way, the Bayswater Storage modern slavery statement reinforces our wider commitment to responsible business practices.

We also recognise that modern slavery risks may be higher in certain sectors, such as facilities management, logistics, and outsourced labour. To reduce these risks, we carry out due diligence before entering new supplier relationships and continue to monitor existing ones through periodic checks. Any supplier found to be in breach of our standards may be asked to implement corrective actions immediately, or, where necessary, the relationship may be suspended or ended.

Our Governance and Due Diligence

Responsibility for oversight sits with senior management, who review compliance activities and ensure that anti-slavery controls remain effective. We aim to embed awareness throughout the organisation so that employees understand the signs of exploitation and know how to respond. This includes clear expectations around recruitment practices, identity documentation, subcontracting, and wage transparency. Our zero-tolerance position is not symbolic; it is central to decision-making.

Supplier selection is guided by ethical criteria that include labour standards, subcontractor management, and proof of lawful employment practices. Supplier audits are conducted on a risk-based basis, with greater scrutiny applied to suppliers operating in higher-risk sectors or regions. These audits may include document reviews, site visits, worker interviews, and checks on payroll and working hours. Where concerns arise, we require timely remediation and may repeat audits to confirm improvement.

We also maintain internal controls to support the prevention of modern slavery in our own operations. These include recruitment checks, policies against fee-charging to workers, and controls that promote fair treatment and safe reporting. Bayswater Storage believes that sustainable compliance is achieved through consistent monitoring, not one-off declarations, which is why our Bayswater Storage modern slavery approach is reviewed alongside broader risk management processes.

Reporting, Training, and Review

Employees and third parties are encouraged to report concerns at the earliest possible stage through our internal reporting channels. Reports may be made confidentially and are handled sensitively, with protection from retaliation. All concerns are investigated promptly, and where a potential breach is identified, appropriate action is taken in line with our disciplinary and supplier management procedures. We want everyone connected to Bayswater Storage to feel empowered to raise concerns without fear.

Training is provided to relevant staff so they can recognise warning signs such as restricted movement, withheld wages, excessive overtime, or signs of intimidation. This supports a culture of vigilance and accountability. We also share expectations with suppliers so they understand our ethical standards and the consequences of non-compliance. Through this approach, the Bayswater Storage modern slavery statement becomes a practical tool for prevention rather than a static policy document.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains relevant, effective, and aligned with legal requirements and business operations. During the annual review, we assess risk areas, update controls, examine audit findings, and consider whether further action is needed. Bayswater Storage is committed to continuous improvement and to strengthening our response wherever new risks emerge. We will not compromise on human rights, and we will continue to work toward supply chains and workplaces free from modern slavery.