At Flowers Wandsworth, we are fully committed to acting ethically and with the utmost integrity in all our business relationships. Serving the Wandsworth community, both local households and businesses, we recognise our responsibility to safeguard human rights and prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and wider supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement for 2024 outlines the steps we have taken—and continue to take—to ensure that slavery and human trafficking do not occur within our business or from our trusted suppliers.
Flowers Wandsworth has a zero tolerance approach to any form of modern slavery, whether that be forced labour, servitude, bonded or child labour, or human trafficking. We expect the same high standards from all of our contractors, suppliers, and business partners. Any form of modern slavery identified within our operations or supply chain is a matter of the utmost seriousness and will result in decisive action, up to and including termination of contracts and reporting to appropriate authorities.
We believe that building ethical supplier relationships is key to preventing modern slavery. Before establishing any new supplier partnerships, we conduct thorough due diligence checks to identify and minimise risks. This process includes reviewing suppliers’ own modern slavery policies and practices and seeking confirmation that they comply with all relevant labour laws. Periodic reviews are conducted to reaffirm compliance and exclude any supplier found to be in breach of our ethical standards.
All team members at Flowers Wandsworth receive training on recognising the signs of modern slavery and understanding its potential impact on our industry and communities. This training is refreshed annually to ensure the latest understanding and vigilance. Staff are empowered to question and challenge any practices in our supply chain they find concerning, fostering a culture where ethical issues are taken seriously and addressed promptly.
We have clear, confidential channels through which staff, suppliers, and customers can raise concerns relating to modern slavery and unethical practices. Reports can be made to senior management or designated safeguarding leads without fear of retaliation. We thoroughly investigate all concerns raised, and where necessary take immediate, appropriate action.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to assess the effectiveness of our policy and practices. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we regularly evaluate our procedures and update staff training as necessary, keeping up-to-date with changes in legislation, industry standards, and best practice guidelines. Our aim is to lead by example as a responsible Wandsworth florist, trusted by our customers for our integrity and ethical approach.
This statement reflects our responsibility to the people and businesses we serve, ensuring our flower arrangements and services are always delivered with respect for human rights and dignity at every stage.
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