Modern Slavery Statement for Lissongrove Storage
Lissongrove Storage is committed to operating with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights across every part of our business. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, child labour, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that responsible storage operations depend on ethical conduct, transparent oversight, and continuous improvement.
Our zero-tolerance policy is a core principle. We do not accept slavery, servitude, coerced work, or any practice that undermines human dignity. This applies to our employees, agency workers, contractors, and all suppliers engaged by Lissongrove Storage. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in termination of the business relationship, disciplinary action, or referral to the appropriate authorities where required.
To support this commitment, Lissongrove Storage carries out due diligence on new and existing suppliers. Our storage services and procurement decisions are informed by risk-based assessments that consider geography, sector, labour practices, and the nature of goods or services supplied. Where heightened risk is identified, we may request evidence of labour policies, ask for corrective action plans, or conduct more detailed supplier audits to verify compliance with our standards.
Supplier audits are an important part of our approach to the Lissongrove Storage modern slavery programme. These audits may include document checks, workforce interviews where appropriate, review of subcontracting practices, and examination of recruitment methods to ensure that workers are employed voluntarily and lawfully. If concerns are identified, we work with suppliers to address them promptly and transparently, while retaining the right to suspend or end arrangements if remediation is not possible.
We also expect our suppliers to maintain similar standards throughout their own supply chains. This includes ensuring that labour providers, staffing agencies, and subcontractors follow lawful recruitment practices, retain no worker documents unlawfully, and do not charge fees that could create debt or coercion. Through these expectations, Lissongrove Storage’s modern slavery commitments extend beyond direct relationships and into the wider commercial network on which our business relies.
Reporting concerns is essential to effective prevention. Employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders are encouraged to raise any suspicion of exploitation, unethical recruitment, or unsafe labour conditions through our internal reporting channels. Reports are handled sensitively and investigated promptly. No one will suffer retaliation for raising a concern in good faith, and all matters are considered seriously, whether they relate to our own workforce or to a supplier.
Our governance framework supports accountability for this anti-slavery statement. Senior management oversees implementation, reviews risks, and ensures that corrective actions are assigned and tracked. Training and awareness activities are provided where necessary so that relevant colleagues can recognise warning signs such as excessive control of workers, restriction of movement, deception during recruitment, or unusual dependence on employers.
This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with legal requirements and business risk. The review process considers incidents raised, audit outcomes, supplier performance, and any changes in our operations or supply base. Where improvements are identified, we update our procedures and strengthen controls so that our approach to preventing exploitation continues to develop over time.
Lissongrove Storage believes that ethical business practices are inseparable from long-term success. By maintaining a clear zero-tolerance stance, applying supplier audits, supporting secure reporting channels, and completing an annual review, we reinforce our responsibility to protect people and uphold the values expected of a trusted storage provider. This statement reflects our ongoing commitment to a safe, lawful, and respectful working environment throughout the Lissongrove Storage business.