Flowers Old Ford recognises its responsibility to uphold human rights and maintain the highest ethical standards in all aspects of our business. As a trusted florist in Old Ford, serving the diverse needs of both households and businesses, we are committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our operations or supply chain.
We operate a strict zero tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, including forced or compulsory labour, servitude, and human trafficking. This policy applies across our entire business, whether dealing with staff, suppliers, or any other stakeholders. Flowers Old Ford expects the same high standards from all those with whom we do business and will not knowingly engage with any organisation or individual involved in slavery or human trafficking.
Our commitment to ethical practices extends to how we select, engage, and monitor our suppliers. We conduct appropriate due diligence on all potential and existing suppliers to assess any risk of modern slavery in our supply chains. This includes reviewing business practices, analysing risk factors, and, where necessary, requesting evidence of their own modern slavery policies. Where concerns arise, we will take appropriate action, up to and including the termination of business relationships.
We provide ongoing training and guidance to all staff members to ensure they understand what modern slavery is, how to recognise potential signs, and their individual and collective responsibilities. Refreshers are built into our onboarding and ongoing development programmes. Our aim is to create a knowledgeable workforce that is vigilant and empowered to act whenever they identify risks or incidents relating to modern slavery.
Flowers Old Ford offers clear internal reporting channels for all staff to confidentially speak up if they have concerns relating to modern slavery or unethical practices, whether within our own operations or anywhere in our supply chain. All reports are taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. Retaliation against whistleblowers is strictly prohibited and anyone raising concerns in good faith can do so without fear of negative repercussions.
We are committed to reviewing and improving our Modern Slavery Statement on an annual basis. Each year, we evaluate the effectiveness of measures taken, assess emerging risks, and adapt our policies and training as necessary to address changing circumstances. Feedback from staff, suppliers, and stakeholders is an important part of this continuous improvement process.
As a florist serving Old Ford’s households and local businesses, we recognise the trust placed in us by the community. Our stand against modern slavery reflects our broader duty to operate responsibly and with integrity. We are dedicated not only to beautiful, sustainable floristry, but also to making a positive ethical impact through our day-to-day operations and wider supply chain partnerships.
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