At North Woolwich Florist, we are dedicated to operating responsibly and ethically in every aspect of our florist business. As a trusted floral provider serving households and businesses in North Woolwich, we recognise our responsibility to uphold the highest standards of integrity, human rights, and social justice. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we are taking to identify, prevent, and address any risks of modern slavery or human trafficking within our operations and throughout our supply chain.
We maintain a strict zero tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery, forced labour, or human trafficking. All management, staff, and suppliers are expected to uphold this policy without exception. We believe everyone has the right to work freely, in safe and fair conditions, and we are committed to ensuring that no one associated with North Woolwich Florist is subjected to exploitation of any kind.
We understand that strong supplier relationships are essential to ensuring ethical practices. We work closely with our suppliers, including growers, wholesalers, and service providers, conducting due diligence to assess their adherence to anti-slavery principles. As part of our procurement process, we require assurances from all suppliers that they comply with relevant labour laws and uphold the ethical standards we expect. We review supplier practices regularly and will not knowingly work with any business or individual involved in modern slavery or exploitative practices.
Education and awareness are key to preventing modern slavery. All staff members at North Woolwich Florist are provided with regular training to help them recognise the signs of modern slavery and understand the appropriate steps to take should they have concerns. We aim to foster an open and supportive company culture where the rights and welfare of workers, both within our shop and across our supply chain, are protected at all times.
We encourage all employees and suppliers to come forward with any concerns they may have about possible modern slavery, without fear of retaliation or discrimination. Clear reporting channels are in place, enabling staff to raise issues confidentially and securely to senior management. All reports are treated with utmost seriousness and investigated promptly, and appropriate actions are taken in line with our commitment to eradicating modern slavery from our business and supply chain.
We recognise that combating modern slavery is an ongoing commitment. This statement and our related practices are reviewed annually to ensure they remain robust and effective. We aim to continually improve our procedures, driven by changes in legislation, best practice guidance, and the evolving nature of modern slavery risks.
As a local North Woolwich florist, our responsibilities extend beyond our shop doors. We are committed to earning and maintaining the trust of our customers—households and businesses alike—through transparent, ethical, and responsible working practices. Upholding these values is central to our identity and essential to serving our community with integrity and respect.
This Modern Slavery Statement was approved by senior management and will be reviewed on an annual basis as part of our ongoing commitment to ethical business conduct.
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