Modern Slavery Statement for Stora London
Stora London is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can affect businesses of every size and sector, and we maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any practice that undermines human dignity. Our commitment is supported by clear policies, training, due diligence, and continuous oversight.
Our approach applies to all areas of the business, including procurement, operations, logistics, and external partnerships. We expect every employee, contractor, and supplier to act ethically and to uphold the same standards. In practice, this means we work to identify risk early, respond promptly to concerns, and ensure that any breach of our standards is addressed without delay. The Stora London modern slavery framework is designed to protect workers, strengthen accountability, and promote responsible business conduct across the full value chain.
Our Zero-Tolerance Policy
Stora London has a clear zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery in all forms. No person should be subjected to coercion, deception, debt bondage, confiscation of identity documents, restriction of movement, or any other exploitative condition. We require managers and decision-makers to assess risks in recruitment, onboarding, staffing, and supplier selection. If a concern is raised, it is treated seriously and investigated in line with our internal procedures. Where evidence indicates abuse, we take decisive action, which may include terminating contracts or ending business relationships.
Supplier expectations are reinforced through contractual commitments and ongoing monitoring. We communicate our standards to suppliers and expect them to extend equivalent requirements to their own subcontractors. We also encourage ethical recruitment practices, fair wages, safe working conditions, and lawful employment verification. This helps ensure that our modern slavery statement for Stora London is not merely a document, but a living part of how we operate.
Supplier Audits and Due Diligence
We carry out supplier audits and risk-based assessments to identify possible exposure to modern slavery. These audits may include document reviews, worker interviews, site inspections, and checks on labour practices, depending on the nature and location of the supplier relationship. Higher-risk categories, such as labour-intensive services or geographically sensitive supply chains, receive enhanced scrutiny. Findings are recorded, tracked, and escalated where needed. When issues are identified, we work with suppliers on corrective actions, but persistent non-compliance is not accepted.
Our procurement process includes due diligence checks before new suppliers are approved and periodic reviews thereafter. We look for signs of responsible employment practices, transparent ownership structures, and effective grievance mechanisms. This helps us strengthen the resilience of the Stora London modern slavery policy while supporting suppliers that share our values.
Reporting Channels and Raising Concerns
We encourage anyone connected with Stora London to report concerns about modern slavery, exploitation, or unethical labour practices. Reporting channels are designed to be accessible, confidential, and free from retaliation. Concerns may be raised by employees, agency workers, suppliers, or other relevant stakeholders through internal reporting procedures. All reports are reviewed carefully, and appropriate steps are taken to investigate, protect affected individuals, and prevent recurrence. We make it clear that retaliation against a reporter will not be tolerated.Training and awareness are important elements of our response. Relevant teams receive guidance on recognising warning signs such as unusual recruitment fees, restricted worker movement, inconsistent payroll records, or signs of intimidation. Through ongoing training, we aim to improve our ability to detect risk and maintain a responsible culture throughout the organisation. The effectiveness of the Stora London modern slavery statement depends on informed people acting with confidence and integrity.
Annual Review and Continuous Improvement
We review this statement annually to assess its effectiveness and to update our actions in response to emerging risks, changing regulations, and lessons learned from audits or incidents. The review considers supplier performance, reporting trends, due diligence outcomes, and the suitability of our policies and training. This annual process ensures that our response remains practical, proportionate, and aligned with current expectations. Where necessary, we strengthen controls, refine procedures, and set new priorities for the year ahead.
Stora London remains committed to continuous improvement in the prevention of modern slavery. We will keep enhancing our supply chain oversight, deepening engagement with suppliers, and maintaining robust internal safeguards. 
Our aim is to contribute to a fairer, safer, and more ethical business environment, where exploitation has no place and every worker is treated with dignity and respect.