Modern Slavery Statement for Ilford Storage

Ilford Storage is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out our approach to preventing slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation across our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can affect many industries, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of abuse or coercion. Our commitment applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners associated with Ilford Storage.

We expect everyone working with Ilford storage solutions to uphold the highest ethical standards. Our policies are designed to support lawful, transparent, and responsible practices throughout the organisation. We seek to identify and address risks early, taking a proactive stance rather than waiting for issues to arise. This statement reflects our continuing effort to strengthen responsible business conduct and to ensure that the Ilford Storage modern slavery statement remains effective and meaningful.

Our safeguarding framework includes checks during onboarding, ongoing training, and clear expectations for ethical behaviour. Where concerns are identified, they are escalated promptly and investigated thoroughly. We understand that modern slavery risks may be hidden and complex, so vigilance is essential. The leadership team supports a culture where compliance, dignity, and accountability are embedded into day-to-day operations.

Supplier Due Diligence and Monitoring

Supplier relationships are an important part of the Ilford Storage anti-slavery approach. Before engaging new suppliers, we assess their policies, labour practices, and risk profile. We expect suppliers to operate in line with applicable labour laws and to share our commitment to ethical sourcing. Contracts may include obligations relating to human rights, worker welfare, and the prohibition of forced or trafficked labour.

We also carry out supplier audits where appropriate, using a risk-based process to examine labour conditions and compliance standards. These audits may include document reviews, worker interviews, and verification of site practices. If a supplier fails to meet our expectations, we may require corrective action, increase monitoring, or end the relationship. This measured approach helps protect workers while reinforcing the seriousness of our requirements.

In addition to audits, we encourage suppliers to maintain their own internal controls and training programmes. Good governance across the supply chain supports early identification of risks and improves resilience. By collaborating with trusted partners, Ilford storage services aims to reduce the chance that exploitative practices could occur within the wider business network.

Reporting, Escalation, and Accountability

We provide clear reporting channels so that concerns about modern slavery can be raised safely and in good faith. Employees and suppliers are encouraged to report any suspicion of misconduct, unusual working conditions, restricted movement, withheld identity documents, or threats of harm. Reports are treated seriously, handled confidentially where possible, and assessed without delay. Retaliation against anyone who raises a concern is not tolerated.

If a concern is substantiated, we will act swiftly to protect affected individuals and to prevent further harm. Actions may include engaging relevant parties, suspending work, revising processes, or notifying the proper authorities where required. We recognise that modern slavery in storage operations must be addressed with decisive action, careful judgement, and respect for legal obligations. Accountability sits with management, who oversee implementation and ensure that remedial steps are taken.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with legal and operational developments. The annual review considers supplier performance, audit outcomes, reported concerns, training needs, and any changes in risk exposure. Updates are approved by senior leadership and used to strengthen our controls for the next reporting period. Through continuous improvement, Ilford Storage reaffirms its commitment to ethical practice and the prevention of modern slavery in all forms.