Modern Slavery Statement for Storage Oakleigh Park
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Storage Oakleigh Park to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to respect human rights and to ensure that our business is conducted in an ethical and transparent manner.
Our Zero-Tolerance Approach
Storage Oakleigh Park operates a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. We do not tolerate, condone, or in any way support the use of forced, compulsory, or child labour. This commitment applies to our own activities, the services we provide, and the goods and services we procure from our suppliers.
All employees, contractors, and business partners are expected to uphold this standard. We make it clear that any breach of this policy, or any involvement in modern slavery practices, may result in the termination of employment or business relationships and, where appropriate, will be reported to relevant authorities.
Governance and Responsibility
The senior management team at Storage Oakleigh Park holds overall responsibility for ensuring that modern slavery risks are identified, managed, and mitigated. Managers at all levels are required to promote awareness of this Statement and to ensure that their teams understand and comply with our policies and procedures relating to modern slavery and ethical conduct.
We incorporate modern slavery considerations into our wider risk management and compliance frameworks, ensuring that decisions about suppliers, contractors, and partners reflect our ethical standards.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audits
We recognise that our biggest potential exposure to modern slavery lies within our supply chains. To address this, Storage Oakleigh Park undertakes risk-based due diligence on suppliers before entering into or renewing contracts. This may include obtaining information on their labour practices, sourcing methods, and compliance with relevant labour and human rights legislation.
Where considered necessary due to risk, we may conduct desk-based reviews or on-site audits of suppliers to verify their adherence to our standards. These audits may involve reviewing employment records, speaking with workers where appropriate, and assessing working conditions. Suppliers are required to cooperate fully with any audits and to promptly address any non-compliances identified.
We expect our suppliers to adopt similar zero-tolerance approaches to modern slavery and to cascade these expectations through their own supply chains. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships with suppliers who fail to meet our requirements or who do not demonstrate a credible plan to improve.
Training and Awareness
Storage Oakleigh Park is committed to building awareness among employees about modern slavery risks and indicators. Relevant staff, particularly those involved in procurement, facilities management, and supplier relationships, receive guidance to help them identify potential signs of exploitation and understand the steps to take if concerns arise.
We encourage open discussion about ethical conduct and ensure that modern slavery is considered when new processes, projects, or supplier engagements are developed.
Reporting Concerns and Protection
We encourage employees, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery or unethical behaviour connected with Storage Oakleigh Park. Reports can be made to a line manager or directly to senior management. Individuals are encouraged to raise issues as soon as they become aware of them so that swift action can be taken.
We do not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against any person who raises a concern in good faith. All reports will be treated as sensitively and confidentially as possible. Where a concern is substantiated, we will take appropriate remedial and disciplinary action and, where necessary, involve external authorities.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
Storage Oakleigh Park recognises that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. We are committed to continually improving our processes to better identify and manage risks, strengthen supplier engagement, and enhance training and awareness across the business.
This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least annually by senior management to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with applicable legislation and best practice. We may update the Statement more frequently if there are significant changes to our business activities, risk profile, or legal obligations. The outcome of each review will inform our future actions and priorities in combating modern slavery.
This Statement has been approved by the senior management of Storage Oakleigh Park and reflects our continuing commitment to uphold human dignity, fairness, and respect in all aspects of our operations and supply chains.
