Modern Slavery Statement for Queensbury Storage
Queensbury Storage is committed to conducting business with integrity, responsibility, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that Queensbury Storage must remain vigilant in every area of procurement, service delivery, and employment practice.
Our zero-tolerance policy is central to this commitment. We do not tolerate any form of modern slavery in our business or in the businesses of those we work with. This applies to direct employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers. The Queensbury Storage team is expected to act with fairness, follow lawful employment practices, and challenge any activity that appears inconsistent with our standards.
To support this approach, we carry out supplier audits and proportionate due diligence on relevant partners. These reviews may include checks on labour practices, working conditions, wage compliance, and the use of subcontractors. Where risks are identified, we require corrective action plans and, if necessary, may suspend or end the relationship. This process helps ensure that our Queensbury Storage modern slavery controls remain practical and effective.
We also maintain clear reporting channels so concerns can be raised without delay. Any employee, supplier, or associate who suspects exploitation is encouraged to report it through the internal escalation process. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled as confidentially as possible. We protect individuals from retaliation and make it clear that raising a concern in good faith will never lead to disadvantage.
Training and awareness are important parts of our prevention measures. Relevant staff receive guidance on identifying warning signs, such as restricted freedom of movement, withheld documents, unusual recruitment fees, or signs of coercion. By improving understanding across the organisation, Queensbury Storage strengthens its ability to detect risk early and act decisively. This is especially important where supply chains involve multiple layers of labour provision or outsourced services.
We expect our suppliers to share our standards and to uphold the principles set out in this statement. Supplier contracts may include obligations related to lawful employment, safe working practices, and transparent subcontracting. We also reserve the right to request evidence of compliance and to review responses where concerns arise. In this way, Queensbury Storage promotes accountability throughout its network of business relationships.
Our governance arrangements ensure that responsibility for modern slavery prevention is clearly assigned. Senior management oversees implementation, reviews findings from audits, and monitors any material concerns raised during the year. This oversight helps embed anti-slavery measures into everyday decision-making and supports continuous improvement across the Queensbury Storage organisation.
Annual review is a key feature of this statement. We review our approach at least once every year to assess effectiveness, consider emerging risks, and update our controls where needed. The review may take account of changes in legislation, sourcing patterns, labour markets, or operational structure. If improvements are identified, they are recorded and implemented through action plans and policy updates.
Queensbury Storage remains committed to ensuring that modern slavery has no place in our business. Through a zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and an annual review process, we aim to protect people, strengthen ethical conduct, and maintain responsible commercial practices. This statement reflects our ongoing resolve to uphold dignity, transparency, and lawful working conditions across the Queensbury Storage modern slavery framework.