Modern Slavery Statement for Dartmouthpark Storage

Dartmouthpark Storage is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to help prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that these abuses can occur in many forms and may be hidden within complex business relationships, which is why we maintain a clear zero-tolerance approach. Our policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and partners associated with Dartmouthpark Storage.

We expect every person acting on behalf of Dartmouthpark Storage to uphold the highest ethical standards. This includes treating workers with dignity, ensuring lawful employment practices, and avoiding any arrangement that could expose individuals to coercion, deception, or abuse. Our commitment is reinforced through internal procedures, procurement controls, and ongoing oversight designed to reduce the risk of modern slavery in the storage sector and beyond.

We also seek to embed awareness throughout the organisation by encouraging staff to remain alert to warning signs such as restricted movement, withheld wages, unsafe living conditions, or unusual control over workers by third parties. By maintaining vigilance and accountability, Dartmouthpark Storage strengthens its ability to identify and respond to concerns promptly.

Supplier Standards and Audits

Dartmouthpark Storage expects suppliers to comply with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws. As part of our due diligence process, we assess new and existing suppliers using risk-based checks that may include reviewing labour policies, workforce arrangements, and subcontracting practices. Higher-risk relationships are subject to additional scrutiny, and where appropriate, we require suppliers to confirm that they do not use forced labour, debt bondage, or trafficked labour in any part of their operations.

We carry out supplier audits and periodic reviews to verify compliance with our standards. These audits may be announced or unannounced depending on the level of risk identified. When issues are found, we require corrective action plans with clear deadlines and follow-up monitoring. If a supplier is unwilling to improve or is linked to serious abuse, Dartmouthpark Storage will not hesitate to suspend or end the relationship. This approach ensures that our Dartmouthpark Storage modern slavery controls remain practical and effective.

We encourage suppliers to cascade equivalent expectations to their own subcontractors and labour providers. In doing so, Dartmouthpark Storage helps promote responsible conduct across the wider supply chain, not only at the point of direct engagement. We view continuous improvement as essential, particularly where services are outsourced or labour is sourced through intermediaries.

Reporting Channels and Governance

Any concern relating to modern slavery, exploitation, or unethical labour practices should be reported immediately through our internal reporting channels. Reports can be made confidentially and will be treated seriously, fairly, and sensitively. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. This protection applies to employees, agency workers, contractors, and third parties connected with Storage at Dartmouthpark.

All reports are reviewed by appropriate managers and, where necessary, escalated for investigation and remedial action. Depending on the nature of the allegation, we may suspend supplier activity, conduct interviews, review records, or seek independent verification. Modern slavery allegations are handled with urgency because delays can increase risk to individuals who may already be vulnerable. Where concerns are substantiated, we work with relevant parties to remove the harm and prevent recurrence.

Governance responsibility for this statement sits with senior management, who oversee policy implementation and ensure that risks are considered in procurement, operations, and supplier management. Training and awareness activities are used to help staff understand what modern slavery indicators may look like in practice and how to respond appropriately.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

Dartmouthpark Storage reviews this statement and its supporting controls annually to ensure they remain suitable, proportionate, and aligned with current risks. The review considers audit outcomes, reported concerns, supplier performance, training activity, and any changes in legislation or sector guidance. This process supports the ongoing development of our anti-slavery approach and helps us strengthen areas where additional controls may be required.

We also use the annual review to identify opportunities for improvement in due diligence, monitoring, and communication. If emerging risks are identified, we may update supplier requirements, refine audit criteria, or expand staff training. This keeps the modern slavery statement for Dartmouthpark Storage relevant and responsive to changing conditions.

Our aim is simple: to operate responsibly, protect human rights, and ensure that modern slavery has no place in our business or supply chains. Through a zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and annual review, Dartmouthpark Storage remains committed to ethical conduct and sustained vigilance.