As a dedicated florist in Walthamstow, Flowers Walthamstow serves both local households and businesses with pride, trust, and integrity. We believe that our responsibility extends beyond quality floristry to upholding fundamental human rights within our operations and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our approach to preventing all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking, reflecting our longstanding values as a trusted member of the Walthamstow community.
Flowers Walthamstow maintains a zero tolerance policy towards modern slavery in any form—be it forced labour, human trafficking, servitude, or child labour. We are unwavering in our stance that exploitation and abuse have no place in our business or that of our suppliers. All staff, partners, contractors, and suppliers are expected to uphold these standards without exception.
We recognise that the floral industry often operates across complex supply chains. To safeguard against risks, our supplier selection process includes a rigorous due diligence assessment. We evaluate suppliers on their compliance with modern slavery legislation, ethical sourcing certifications, and labour practices. Existing suppliers are subject to regular review, and we require confirmations that they, and their own suppliers, share our commitment to eradicating modern slavery. Any supplier failing to meet these standards will face contractual consequences and potential termination of business relations.
Awareness and understanding are critical in preventing modern slavery. Flowers Walthamstow invests in regular staff training to ensure that all employees are equipped to identify the signs of exploitation and understand the importance of ethical conduct. Training covers what constitutes modern slavery, potential risk areas in floristry and supply chains, and the steps to take if any concerns arise. This empowers our people to act as vigilant custodians of our values.
We encourage an open culture where staff, suppliers, and customers feel able to raise concerns about potential modern slavery or unethical behaviour. Channels are in place for individuals to confidentially report any suspicions or incidents of modern slavery. All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly, with protections in place to ensure that whistleblowers face no retaliation for speaking out in good faith.
Flowers Walthamstow is committed to continuous improvement. Our Modern Slavery Statement and procedures are reviewed annually to ensure that they remain robust, effective, and reflective of best practices. We assess our policies, supplier practices, staff training, and incident reports as part of this review. Any necessary updates or enhancements are implemented as a result of this annual assessment.
As a respected florist serving the Walthamstow community, we recognise that our reputation relies on trust, ethics, and social responsibility. This Modern Slavery Statement is not just a policy, but a reflection of our sincere commitment to protecting human rights and setting a standard for others in our industry. We will continue to work proactively so that our community, customers, and partners can be confident in the integrity of Flowers Walthamstow.
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