Flowers Highbury takes its responsibility to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking very seriously. As a trusted florist serving households and businesses throughout Highbury, we are committed to ensuring that our operations and supply chains remain free from any form of exploitation. This statement outlines our actions and policies in the past year to identify, prevent, and address risks of modern slavery within our business and among our suppliers.
We uphold a strict zero tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking in any form. We recognise modern slavery as a profoundly serious crime that violates fundamental human rights. At Flowers Highbury, we ensure that all staff, agency workers, contractors, and those working on our behalf are treated with dignity and respect, and we expect the same adherence from every organisation involved in our supply chain.
As a business that sources fresh flowers, packaging, and other goods, we are aware of the potential risks within our supply chains. To mitigate these risks, we conduct thorough due diligence on all new and existing suppliers. This process involves assessing their policies, work practices, and history concerning ethical trade and labour standards. We only partner with suppliers who demonstrate a clear commitment to fair working conditions and compliance with relevant legislation. Where concerns are identified, we seek immediate clarification and corrective action, or we terminate agreements if necessary.
We believe that empowering our staff is vital in the fight against modern slavery. Flowers Highbury provides ongoing training to all employees, helping them recognise signs of exploitation and understand the consequences of modern slavery in business operations. Training sessions include up-to-date information on how to raise concerns and the steps to take if a case of suspected slavery or human trafficking is identified.
Flowers Highbury encourages an open culture where staff, suppliers, and partners feel confident in reporting any suspicions or knowledge of modern slavery. We provide clear internal procedures for raising concerns confidentially. Our whistleblowing policy assures all individuals that they will be protected from retaliation for genuine reports made in good faith. Prompt investigations are conducted for all concerns raised, and appropriate action is taken in response.
This statement, and the measures described within it, are reviewed annually by Flowers Highbury’s management team. We continually assess the effectiveness of our policies, staff training, and supplier relationships, making improvements where needed to strengthen our defences against modern slavery. Feedback from employees and partners is welcomed as part of our ongoing commitment to best practice.
As a florist rooted in Highbury, our reputation depends on trust and integrity. Upholding the highest ethical standards is fundamental to how we serve our local customers and business clients. We recognise the importance of leading by example and doing all we can to ensure that modern slavery has no place in our business or in our community.
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