Modern Slavery Statement for Cannhall Storage

Cannhall Storage is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking in any part of our operations or supply chain. We recognise that responsible storage services depend on ethical conduct, and we maintain a clear zero-tolerance policy toward exploitation in every form.

Our Zero-Tolerance Commitment

We will not knowingly engage with any individual, contractor, or supplier involved in modern slavery practices. Cannhall Storage expects all workers to be treated fairly, paid lawfully, and employed voluntarily. Any breach of this principle is treated as a serious matter and may result in contract termination, escalation, or referral to the appropriate authorities. Our anti-slavery approach applies to direct employment, agency labour, outsourced services, and third-party logistics arrangements.

To reinforce this commitment, Cannhall Storage provides training to relevant staff so that warning signs can be identified early. We encourage a culture in which concerns are raised promptly and handled without delay. Modern slavery risks can appear in many ways, including document retention, recruitment fees, coercion, restricted movement, or unsafe working conditions. Our controls are designed to reduce those risks wherever they may occur.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We expect suppliers to share our ethical standards and to demonstrate compliance with labour laws and human rights obligations. Before engagement, we assess suppliers based on geography, service type, labour intensity, and known sector risks. Higher-risk suppliers may be subject to enhanced checks, including policy reviews, evidence of worker protections, and verification of employment practices. This helps strengthen our storage-sector modern slavery controls.

Cannhall Storage carries out supplier audits on a risk-based basis. These audits may include on-site inspections, document reviews, and interviews where appropriate. We look for evidence of legal working age verification, fair recruitment, voluntary employment, and safe working conditions. If a supplier fails to meet our expectations, we require corrective action within an agreed timeframe and monitor progress closely.

Responsibility Across the Supply Chain

Our supply chain includes facility services, maintenance, transport support, packaging materials, equipment, and professional services. Each category may present different exposure to exploitation, so oversight is tailored accordingly. We aim to work only with partners who can show a genuine commitment to ethical labour standards. This includes respecting the rights of workers, subcontractors, and seasonal or temporary staff.

Reporting concerns is essential to our prevention strategy. Cannhall Storage maintains accessible reporting channels so employees, contractors, and suppliers can raise concerns about potential abuse, unsafe practices, or unethical recruitment without fear of retaliation. All reports are treated seriously, investigated proportionately, and handled with confidentiality where possible. We do not tolerate victimisation of anyone who raises a concern in good faith.

Where a concern is substantiated, we act quickly to protect affected individuals and to address root causes. Remedial actions may include suspending business with a supplier, requiring corrective measures, increasing audit frequency, or ending the relationship entirely. Our objective is not only compliance, but also meaningful prevention through continuous improvement and accountable decision-making.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with evolving legal requirements and operational risks. During each annual review, we assess incidents, audit findings, supplier performance, and staff awareness. We then update our procedures and controls as needed. By doing so, Cannhall Storage reinforces its commitment to an ethical, resilient, and modern slavery-free business environment.