At Flowers Lewisham, we are committed to conducting our business with the utmost integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. As a trusted florist serving households and businesses across Lewisham, we recognise our responsibility to prevent any form of modern slavery or human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we have taken and continue to take to uphold our commitment and meet our responsibilities under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
We maintain a strict zero tolerance stance on modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and all forms of exploitation. Flowers Lewisham will not knowingly support or deal with any business involved in slavery or human trafficking. All members of staff and suppliers are expected to fully adhere to this policy, which is regularly communicated and enforced throughout our organisation.
Our suppliers are essential to our service, and we expect them to share our commitment to ethical practices. We conduct robust due diligence to ensure our suppliers comply with the highest standards of human rights and labour practices. This due diligence may include:
By maintaining strong supplier relationships centred around transparency and honesty, we strive to eliminate any risk of modern slavery in our supply chain.
Education is central to our approach. All staff members at Flowers Lewisham receive training to recognise the signs of modern slavery and understand how to report concerns. This training underscores the importance of vigilance, ensuring our team is equipped with knowledge on the issue and their responsibilities. Training is refreshed at regular intervals, and updated as new best practices emerge.
We encourage openness and responsibility throughout our organisation. Any member of staff, supplier, or member of the public who suspects any instance of modern slavery within our business or supply chain is urged to raise their concerns. Flowers Lewisham provides a confidential process for reporting such incidents, ensuring that all concerns are taken seriously and acted upon swiftly.
This statement is subject to annual review to reflect our ongoing commitment to tackling modern slavery. We evaluate our policies, procedures, and supply chain practices each year, adapting and improving our approach where necessary. Feedback from staff and suppliers forms a vital part of this review, ensuring that we remain vigilant and responsive.
We understand the significant role we play in the Lewisham community, serving local households, businesses, and organisations with care and pride. Our commitment to respecting human rights and preventing modern slavery is a core part of how we aim to work as a responsible, ethical, and trusted florist. We pledge to maintain the highest standards, taking proactive steps to ensure that our customers, staff, and suppliers can all have confidence in the integrity of our business.
This statement demonstrates our ongoing dedication to creating a fair and ethical environment, both within our organisation and throughout our supply chains.
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