Modern Slavery Statement for Cranford Storage
Cranford Storage is committed to operating with integrity, responsibility, and respect for human rights in every part of our business. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, and exploitative working conditions within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms, and we are determined to uphold a workplace and business environment founded on fairness, dignity, and compliance with the law.
Our zero-tolerance policy applies across all areas of Cranford Storage’s business. We do not tolerate any form of modern slavery, child labour, coercion, or abuse of vulnerable workers. This position is reinforced through internal policies, staff awareness, and procurement controls. Employees are expected to act ethically and to challenge any behaviour that may indicate exploitation. By embedding this principle into everyday decision-making, the Cranford Storage modern slavery policy helps ensure that human rights remain a core business priority.
We also expect our suppliers, contractors, and service providers to meet the same high standards. Supplier onboarding includes review of labour practices, business conduct, and the ability to comply with our anti-slavery expectations. Where appropriate, we require written confirmation that suppliers do not knowingly engage in or support exploitative labour practices. Any supplier found to be in breach of these standards may be subject to corrective action, suspension, or termination of the business relationship.
Cranford Storage carries out supplier audits and risk-based checks to monitor compliance within higher-risk areas of our supply chain. These audits may include document reviews, questionnaires, site visits, and follow-up assessments where concerns are identified. We focus particular attention on sectors, regions, or services that may present a greater risk of modern slavery. Findings from these reviews are recorded and used to improve due diligence, strengthen oversight, and reduce the likelihood of exploitation entering our supply chain.
Training and awareness are essential to our response. Relevant employees are encouraged to identify warning signs such as excessive working hours, withheld documents, restricted movement, or signs of fear and control. We promote a culture in which concerns can be raised early and addressed promptly. This approach supports the wider Cranford Storage anti-slavery framework and helps ensure that modern slavery risks are managed proactively rather than reactively.
We provide clear reporting channels so that employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders can raise concerns confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made through internal management routes or established whistleblowing mechanisms, and all concerns are assessed promptly and sensitively. Any credible allegation is investigated, documented, and escalated where necessary. Where remediation is possible, we work to protect affected individuals and to prevent recurrence.
Our approach is reviewed on an annual basis to ensure it remains effective and proportionate to the risks we face. The annual review considers changes in legislation, business activity, supplier risk, audit outcomes, and any incidents or concerns raised during the year. Where improvements are needed, we update our policies, training, due diligence processes, and monitoring arrangements. This ongoing review supports continuous improvement in the Cranford Storage modern slavery prevention programme.
Cranford Storage believes that responsible business practice requires constant vigilance, accountability, and a willingness to act on risk. Through our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, reporting channels, and annual review, we aim to prevent modern slavery in all its forms and to uphold ethical standards throughout our operations and supply chain. We remain committed to strengthening these controls and to promoting a culture where exploitation has no place.