Modern Slavery Statement for Honoroak Storage

Honoroak Storage is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the principles and actions that guide our approach to preventing slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and other forms of exploitation across our operations and supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms and may be hidden within complex labour arrangements, procurement networks, or subcontracted services. For that reason, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any practice that compromises the dignity, safety, or freedom of workers.

Our commitment applies to every part of the business, including procurement, logistics, property services, maintenance, security, and outsourced functions. We expect all colleagues, contractors, and business partners to uphold the same standards. The Honoroak Storage anti-slavery framework is designed to ensure that ethical conduct is not treated as optional, but as a core condition of doing business with us. We are also mindful that continuous improvement is essential, and we regularly strengthen our controls to reduce modern slavery risks.

A key element of our approach is supplier due diligence. Before entering into new agreements, we assess suppliers based on risk, location, labour model, and the nature of the goods or services provided. Where risk is higher, we require additional assurances and may request evidence relating to recruitment practices, worker rights, and employment conditions. This includes supplier questionnaires, contract clauses, and documented commitments to lawful and fair employment. In this way, our Honoroak storage modern slavery policy extends beyond our direct operations and into the wider network that supports our business.

Supplier Oversight and Risk Management

To strengthen accountability, we carry out supplier audits on a risk-based basis. These audits may be announced or unannounced, depending on the circumstances and the seriousness of the risk identified. During reviews, we examine labour records, wage practices, identity documentation, and evidence that workers have freedom of movement and the ability to raise concerns without retaliation. Where a supplier is unable to meet our expectations, we require corrective action plans with clear deadlines. If concerns remain unresolved, we will escalate our response, which may include suspension or termination of the relationship.

Honoroak Storage also seeks to embed prevention into everyday decision-making. Managers and relevant team members are encouraged to identify warning signs such as unexplained wage deductions, restricted worker access, poor accommodation standards, or signs that individuals may be controlled by debt or coercion. Training and awareness activities support this process, helping our people recognise the indicators of exploitation and understand how to respond appropriately. Our modern slavery commitment is therefore operational as well as ethical, shaping how we procure, manage, and review services.

We encourage a culture in which concerns can be raised safely and without fear. Reporting channels are available internally for employees and externally for contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders who wish to report suspected misconduct. Reports may include concerns about recruitment fees, document retention, intimidation, or any behaviour that may indicate exploitation. All reports are taken seriously, handled confidentially where appropriate, and investigated promptly. We prohibit retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith, because safeguarding people is fundamental to the Honoroak Storage anti-slavery approach.

Governance, Monitoring, and Continuous Improvement

Governance of this statement sits with senior management, who review risks, monitor actions, and ensure that responsibilities are assigned clearly across the organisation. Our internal controls are designed to support lawful recruitment, fair working practices, and responsible sourcing. We also seek to work collaboratively with suppliers to improve standards rather than simply reacting to breaches. However, where repeated failings or serious exploitation are identified, we will act decisively to protect workers and preserve the integrity of our operations.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with legal expectations and business realities. The annual review considers changes in our operations, lessons from supplier audits, reported concerns, and emerging risks in sectors or geographies connected to our supply chain. Updates may result in revised policies, improved training, stronger due diligence, or enhanced monitoring measures. Through this process, the Honoroak storage modern slavery statement remains a living document rather than a static declaration.

Our long-term aim is to help ensure that slavery and human trafficking have no place in our business or supply chain. By maintaining a zero-tolerance policy, conducting supplier audits, providing reliable reporting channels, and committing to annual review, Honoroak Storage reinforces its duty to act responsibly and ethically. We believe that sustained vigilance, clear standards, and accountable leadership are essential to preventing exploitation and promoting fair treatment for all people connected to our organisation.