Modern Slavery Statement for Queenspark Storage

Queenspark Storage is committed to conducting business ethically, responsibly, and with respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour across our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms and in many sectors, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any practice that exploits or abuses individuals. Our commitment applies to our workforce, contractors, and suppliers, and it is embedded in the way we select, assess, and work with partners.

Our Commitment

Queenspark Storage expects every person and organisation connected to our business to uphold the highest ethical standards. We seek to create a safe, fair, and lawful environment in which all workers are treated with dignity. Modern slavery prevention is not a one-time activity; it is an ongoing responsibility that influences recruitment, procurement, onboarding, and performance review. We also require managers and decision-makers to remain alert to indicators of exploitation, including restricted movement, withheld wages, deception, excessive working hours, and retention of identity documents.

Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

We assess risk on a regular basis by considering the countries, industries, and service categories involved in our supply chain. Where we identify heightened risk, we apply additional due diligence measures and request further assurance from suppliers. This includes reviewing labour practices, employment checks, and any subcontracting arrangements that may increase exposure to modern slavery. We expect suppliers to demonstrate compliance with applicable labour laws and to maintain transparent records that support accountability.

Supplier oversight is central to our approach. Queenspark Storage conducts supplier audits where appropriate, either directly or through trusted third parties, to verify ethical labour practices and compliance controls. Audits may include document reviews, site visits, interviews, and follow-up action plans. If shortcomings are identified, we require prompt remediation and may suspend or end a relationship where concerns are not addressed. This process helps us strengthen our supply chain and reduce the risk of hidden exploitation.

Reporting and Speak-Up Culture

We encourage employees, contractors, and suppliers to report concerns about suspected modern slavery, unethical conduct, or policy breaches. Reports may be made through internal management channels, compliance routes, or other approved reporting mechanisms. All concerns are handled seriously, discreetly, and without retaliation against those who raise issues in good faith. We believe that early reporting is essential because it allows us to investigate concerns quickly, protect vulnerable individuals, and take corrective action where needed.

Training and Awareness

Awareness is a key part of prevention. Relevant staff receive guidance on recognising warning signs of exploitation and understanding the responsibilities associated with ethical procurement and labour management. We also encourage teams to remain vigilant when engaging third parties, particularly where labour is supplied through agencies, intermediaries, or subcontractors. By strengthening awareness, Queenspark Storage aims to reduce the likelihood of modern slavery going unnoticed within our operations or supply chain.

Our approach to governance is supported by clear accountability. Senior leaders are responsible for overseeing the effectiveness of our modern slavery controls and for ensuring that risk remains visible at management level. We review supplier performance, incident reports, and audit findings to identify trends and improve our safeguarding measures. Where necessary, we update procurement requirements, contractual expectations, and internal procedures to reflect emerging risks or changing legal obligations.

Queenspark Storage also recognises that prevention depends on consistent review. We will carry out an annual review of this statement, our controls, and the effectiveness of our actions so that we can improve our response year by year. The review will consider changes in risk, supplier performance, reporting outcomes, and any lessons learned from audits or investigations. This process ensures that our approach remains practical, proportionate, and aligned with our commitment to ethical business conduct.

Through these measures, Queenspark Storage reaffirms its commitment to preventing modern slavery in all forms. We will continue to strengthen our policies, monitor our supply chains, and act decisively where risks arise. Our Queenspark Storage modern slavery statement reflects a clear expectation that exploitation has no place in our business, and that respect for human rights must guide every commercial relationship we form.