At Flowers Elm Park, we are fully committed to acting with integrity and upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct throughout our supply chains and business operations. As a trusted florist serving households and businesses across Elm Park, we acknowledge our responsibility to oppose modern slavery and human trafficking in all their forms. We firmly maintain a zero tolerance policy towards any practices of slavery, servitude, forced labour, or exploitation, both within our direct operations and in those of our suppliers and business partners.
We recognise that our supply chains are integral to our service and our reputation as a community-based florist. To address the risk of modern slavery, we rigorously assess our suppliers, ensuring they share our commitment to ethical practices. This involves evaluating the employment standards, working conditions, and recruitment procedures of all prospective and existing suppliers. We require our suppliers to comply fully with relevant laws regarding labour, employment, and human rights, and to provide evidence of their compliance. Suppliers are requested to disclose their own anti-slavery measures and policies as part of our onboarding and review process. Where risks are identified, we work collaboratively to address and, if required, terminate relationships with suppliers that do not meet our ethical standards.
Preventing modern slavery requires vigilance and awareness from every team member. Flowers Elm Park provides regular training sessions to ensure all staff understand what modern slavery and human trafficking are, the risks within our industry, and the actions they can take if they suspect unethical practices. Training includes guidance on recognising signs of exploitation, understanding company procedures, and real-life case studies. We encourage a culture of openness and responsibility, where every staff member feels equipped to act when concerns arise.
We have established clear and accessible channels for reporting any suspicions or incidents related to modern slavery. All reports and concerns are treated with the utmost seriousness and confidentiality, ensuring staff and suppliers feel safe to speak out. Reports can be made to senior management in person or through a designated internal process. Every report is investigated thoroughly, and appropriate actions are taken in accordance with company policies and the law. No person raising a genuine concern about slavery, human trafficking, or related abuses will suffer any adverse consequences as a result.
To ensure the ongoing effectiveness of our modern slavery response, Flowers Elm Park reviews this statement and our related practices annually. This review considers feedback from staff, audit results, changes in legal requirements, and lessons learned from any incidents or industry developments. We are committed to continuous improvement, proactively seeking opportunities to strengthen our processes and awareness across our organisation and supply chains.
As a longstanding florist serving Elm Park’s residents and businesses, we are proud of our reputation not just for beautiful, high-quality flowers, but also for our integrity and care for the community. We know that our customers trust us to uphold the highest ethical standards. This Modern Slavery Statement reflects our unwavering dedication to those values and to playing our part in the global fight to end modern slavery.
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