Modern Slavery Statement for Ham Storage

Ham Storage is committed to conducting business ethically, responsibly, and with zero tolerance for modern slavery in any form. This statement reflects our ongoing commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, child labour, and any other exploitative practice within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can affect many sectors, including storage, logistics, handling, packaging, and outsourced services. For that reason, Ham Storage actively works to ensure that our business practices uphold dignity, fairness, and legal compliance.

Our approach begins with clear governance. Senior management holds responsibility for overseeing anti-slavery measures, reviewing risks, and ensuring that policies are implemented throughout the organisation. We expect all employees, contractors, and business partners to act with integrity and to support our standards. As part of our commitment, Ham Storage modern slavery controls are embedded into procurement, onboarding, and supplier management processes so that risks are identified early and addressed decisively.

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery and child exploitation. Any evidence, suspicion, or credible indication of abuse is treated seriously and may result in immediate action, including contract review or termination. Our staff receive training to recognise warning signs such as restricted movement, withheld wages, unsafe accommodation, coercion, and excessive recruitment fees. By reinforcing awareness, storage modern slavery prevention becomes part of everyday decision-making rather than an isolated compliance task.

Supplier due diligence is a key safeguard. Before working with new suppliers, Ham Storage assesses their labour practices, ownership structure, working conditions, and subcontracting arrangements. We expect suppliers to uphold the same ethical standards we set for ourselves and to maintain appropriate records demonstrating lawful employment practices. Supplier audits may be scheduled or unannounced, depending on risk level, geography, and service type. Where concerns arise, we may request corrective action plans, evidence of remediation, or independent verification.

Our audit programme is risk-based and proportionate. Higher-risk suppliers are reviewed more frequently and may be asked to provide additional declarations, site inspections, or workforce interviews. We also evaluate the use of labour agencies and temporary workers, as these arrangements can increase vulnerability to exploitation. Ham Storage supply chain oversight is not limited to direct partners; we seek reasonable assurance that our suppliers apply equivalent standards to their own subcontractors and labour providers.

Reporting concerns is essential to prevention. Ham Storage provides reporting channels that allow employees and stakeholders to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery without fear of retaliation. Concerns may relate to recruitment practices, wages, working hours, coercion, document retention, or unsafe living conditions. All reports are handled confidentially where possible and investigated promptly by appropriately trained personnel. We are committed to protecting whistleblowers and to ensuring that no individual suffers disadvantage for speaking up in good faith.

Where a concern is substantiated, we respond proportionately and swiftly. This may include suspension of orders, enhanced monitoring, supplier remediation, or ending a commercial relationship if improvement is not possible. Our objective is not only to disengage from poor practice but also, where appropriate, to support meaningful correction that protects workers. In this way, modern slavery prevention at Ham Storage remains practical, accountable, and focused on real-world outcomes.

We also recognise the importance of recordkeeping and continual improvement. Relevant policies, audit findings, risk assessments, and corrective actions are documented and reviewed to identify trends and strengthen controls. Staff involved in procurement and supplier management receive targeted guidance to help them apply our standards consistently. Ham Storage anti-slavery practices are reviewed against emerging legal requirements, industry developments, and lessons learned from audits or internal investigations.

This statement will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with our operations and risk profile. The review process considers changes in the business, new supplier relationships, audit outcomes, incident reports, and updates to applicable legislation. Any necessary revisions are approved through appropriate governance channels and communicated across the organisation so that everyone understands their responsibilities.

Ham Storage believes that ethical storage services depend on respect for human rights at every stage of the supply chain. By enforcing a zero-tolerance policy, conducting robust supplier audits, maintaining secure reporting channels, and completing an annual review, we strengthen our ability to identify and prevent exploitation. This statement reflects our continued commitment to responsible business conduct and to the protection of workers wherever our activities reach.