Modern Slavery Statement for Eelpieisland Storage

Eelpieisland Storage is committed to conducting business with integrity, responsibility, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy toward slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, debt bondage, child labour, and any other form of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can exist in many forms and across many sectors, and we remain vigilant in identifying and addressing risks wherever they may arise.

As a storage business, our activities may involve a range of external partners, including suppliers, contractors, maintenance providers, and logistics services. We expect every party working with us to uphold the same high standards. Our approach is grounded in prevention, detection, and decisive action. We will not knowingly engage with any organisation that fails to demonstrate compliance with applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws.

This statement applies to all areas of Eelpieisland Storage and reflects our wider commitment to ethical conduct. We aim to maintain transparent operations, responsible procurement practices, and fair treatment of every individual connected to our business. Where risks are identified, they are assessed promptly and addressed through proportionate, documented, and human-rights-focused controls.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

Eelpieisland Storage maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery. This means we do not accept forced work, involuntary servitude, exploitative recruitment practices, or conditions that deprive people of freedom, dignity, or fair pay. We expect employees, suppliers, and subcontractors to act lawfully and ethically at all times.

To support this policy, we require relevant staff to be alert to warning signs such as restricted movement, withheld identity documents, unsafe working conditions, unusual recruitment fees, or inconsistent employment records. When concerns arise, they are escalated immediately so that appropriate investigation and remediation can begin without delay.

We also promote awareness through internal training and policy communication so that modern slavery risks are understood across the organisation. Our responsibility-based culture encourages careful decision-making and reinforces the expectation that business performance must never come at the expense of human rights.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

Supplier oversight is a core element of our anti-slavery approach. Before entering into significant commercial relationships, we seek assurance that suppliers operate in line with legal and ethical standards. This can include contractual commitments, policy reviews, risk screening, and verification of labour practices where relevant.

Our supplier audits are designed to identify and reduce exposure to modern slavery within higher-risk categories, including labour-intensive services, outsourced operations, and businesses with complex labour chains. Audits may involve document checks, self-assessments, site visits, and follow-up reviews. Where weaknesses are found, we require corrective action plans and monitor progress closely.

We may suspend or end a supplier relationship if serious concerns are identified and not addressed satisfactorily. Eelpieisland Storage believes that robust due diligence is essential to preventing exploitation and maintaining trust across the supply chain.

Reporting Channels and Escalation

All workers and business partners are encouraged to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery or unethical conduct. Reports may be made through internal management routes, HR processes, compliance procedures, or other approved reporting channels established by the business. Concerns are handled sensitively, objectively, and with confidentiality where possible.

We do not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. Protecting those who speak up is central to our approach, because early reporting helps prevent harm and enables us to act quickly. Every report matters, and all allegations are taken seriously.

When a concern is raised, it is reviewed by appropriate decision-makers and, where necessary, investigated further. Findings may lead to supplier remediation, contract review, disciplinary action, or referral to the relevant authorities if required by law.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

Eelpieisland Storage will review this Modern Slavery Statement annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with legal obligations and business changes. The review will consider emerging risks, supplier performance, incident trends, training needs, and improvements to due diligence processes.

We recognise that modern slavery risks can evolve over time, so our commitment must evolve as well. Each annual review provides an opportunity to strengthen controls, update procedures, and reinforce accountability across the organisation. This includes evaluating the impact of audits, monitoring reporting outcomes, and improving awareness at all levels.

Through continuous review and active management, Eelpieisland Storage aims to uphold high ethical standards and contribute to the prevention of exploitation in our operations and supply chains.