Modern Slavery Statement for Industrial Storage Tank Washing
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across our industrial storage tank washing operations. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, servitude, or exploitative working conditions in relation to industrial storage tank washing, storage tank cleaning and related tank wash services. Our approach covers direct employees, contractors, subcontractors and the broader supply chain supporting industrial tank washing activities.
We recognise that storage tank cleaning and tank wash operations can involve complex supply chains and temporary labour arrangements. To manage this risk we maintain clear policies, require contractors to comply with our standards, and ensure employment practices for on-site teams are lawful, transparent and fair. Our Code of Conduct and employment terms emphasise respect for workers' rights and the prohibition of any form of bonded or coerced labour.
Our zero-tolerance policy is actively enforced: suspected breaches are investigated promptly, and confirmed instances result in contract termination, remediation for affected workers and, where appropriate, referral to law enforcement. We communicate this stance in procurement documents and site induction material for all colleagues and third-party providers involved in storage tank cleaning and industrial tank washing operations.
Supplier Standards and Audit Programme
We require suppliers and subcontractors engaged in tank cleaning services to meet our minimum standards on labour conditions, documentation, and worker welfare. Our contractual terms mandate compliance with anti-slavery requirements, accurate payroll records and freedom of movement for personnel. We conduct due diligence when onboarding new providers, and we include modern slavery clauses in service agreements for tank wash services and containment cleaning.
Supplier audits form a core control within our prevention framework. Audit activities include
- verification of employment contracts and payroll;
- interviews with workers to confirm voluntariness and working conditions;
- review of recruitment supply chains and third-party labour providers;
- assessment of housing and transport where provided by suppliers.
Where audits identify non-conformance we require corrective action plans, follow-up assessments and, if necessary, replacement of the supplier. We also deliver training and awareness sessions for procurement teams and site supervisors to identify indicators of exploitation and to uphold safe, ethical tank cleaning operations.
Reporting Channels, Monitoring and Annual Review
We provide clear reporting channels for workers, contractors and stakeholders to raise concerns about modern slavery in storage tank cleaning and industrial tank washing activities. Reports can be raised anonymously where permitted, and all allegations are treated seriously, investigated confidentially and handled in accordance with our investigatory protocols. We maintain whistleblowing protections and ensure no retaliation toward individuals who report in good faith.
To monitor effectiveness we track metrics including audit outcomes, corrective action completion rates, training participation, and any incidents of non-compliance. We evaluate supplier performance regularly and integrate modern slavery risk considerations into procurement decisions. Our leadership reviews these metrics at management meetings and takes action to strengthen controls across tank wash services, confined-space cleaning and related activities.
This statement is subject to an annual review to ensure continued alignment with emerging risks, legal requirements and best practice. The annual review assesses policy effectiveness, audit findings, remediation outcomes and stakeholder feedback, and it informs updates to our supplier standards, training programmes and contractual requirements. We remain committed to continuous improvement and to eliminating modern slavery from every aspect of our industrial storage tank washing operations.