Noakhill Storage Modern Slavery Statement

Noakhill Storage is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the principles and actions that guide our approach to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation across our operations and supply chain. We recognize that the risk of abuse can exist in many industries, and we take a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of slavery or servitude within our business relationships.

Our commitment applies to all employees, contractors, agency workers, and suppliers associated with Noakhill Storage. We expect every person and organization connected with our business to uphold ethical standards that protect dignity, safety, and freedom. This statement reflects our ongoing responsibility to identify risks, strengthen controls, and act promptly where concerns arise. Compliance with modern slavery laws is not treated as a one-time exercise, but as a continuous duty embedded in our day-to-day decisions.

Our Policy and Governance

We maintain internal policies that support ethical recruitment, lawful employment, and fair working conditions. These measures are designed to reduce vulnerability to exploitation and to ensure that all workers are engaged voluntarily and treated with respect. Our leadership team oversees the implementation of this policy framework and reviews it as part of our wider governance process. Any breach of our Noakhill Storage modern slavery standards may lead to immediate corrective action, including termination of contracts where necessary.

Supplier due diligence is a key part of our approach. Before entering or renewing commercial relationships, we assess suppliers based on location, sector, labour practices, and the nature of the goods or services provided. Higher-risk suppliers are subject to enhanced checks, which may include document reviews, declarations of compliance, and verification of labour standards. We also carry out supplier audits where appropriate to confirm that expected safeguards are in place and being followed in practice.

These audits may be announced or unannounced, depending on the level of risk and the circumstances involved. Where issues are identified, we expect suppliers to cooperate fully and to implement corrective action within agreed timeframes. If a supplier fails to address serious concerns, we may suspend the relationship or end it altogether. This process supports our wider commitment to preventing modern slavery within the Noakhill Storage supply chain and ensuring that our business is not linked to abuse.

We recognize that effective prevention depends on awareness as well as control. For this reason, relevant teams receive training to help them identify warning signs of exploitation, understand reporting responsibilities, and apply due diligence requirements consistently. Training is tailored to roles that involve procurement, contract management, and supplier oversight, where risk management is especially important. By strengthening knowledge across the organization, storage business modern slavery risks can be identified earlier and addressed more effectively.

Reporting Channels and Response

Concerns about suspected modern slavery can be raised through established internal reporting channels. We encourage employees and business partners to speak up if they notice unusual recruitment practices, restricted freedom of movement, withheld documents, unsafe conditions, or signs of coercion. Reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly, with confidentiality maintained wherever possible. No one should fear retaliation for raising a genuine concern in good faith.

Any reported issue is reviewed by the appropriate responsible managers, who determine the next steps based on severity and urgency. This may include fact-finding interviews, supplier engagement, temporary suspension of work, or escalation to legal and compliance specialists. If a matter indicates immediate risk to a worker, we will act without delay. Our response is guided by the principle that protecting people takes precedence over commercial convenience.

We also expect suppliers to maintain their own reporting and grievance processes so that workers can raise concerns safely and without obstruction. This shared responsibility helps reinforce the standards we require across the Noakhill Storage supply chain. Modern slavery reporting is essential to prevention, because timely disclosure can stop harm, support affected individuals, and improve accountability across all business relationships.

This statement is reviewed annually to confirm that it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with current legal and operational requirements. During the review, we consider audit results, reported concerns, supplier performance, training activity, and any changes in risk profile. The findings help shape improvements to policy, due diligence, and governance. Annual review ensures that our response to modern slavery remains active and responsive rather than static.

Noakhill Storage will continue to strengthen its controls, engage constructively with suppliers, and promote responsible business practices that support human rights. We understand that eliminating modern slavery requires vigilance, collaboration, and sustained attention. Through clear standards, supplier audits, secure reporting channels, and regular review, we aim to uphold a business culture that rejects exploitation in every form. Our commitment is enduring: zero tolerance for modern slavery, and continuous improvement in how we prevent it.