Modern Slavery Prevention at Flowers St John's Wood

Flowers St John's Wood Modern Slavery Statement

Flowers St John's Wood is dedicated to conducting business responsibly and with integrity. As a trusted local florist serving households and businesses throughout the St John’s Wood area, we recognise our moral and legal responsibility to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking do not take place within our operations or supply chains.

Zero Tolerance Policy

We maintain a strict zero tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, child labour, human trafficking, servitude, and exploitation. We expect all employees, contractors, and suppliers to adhere to these standards. Any breach of this policy will be treated with the utmost seriousness and may result in termination of business relationships and/or disciplinary measures.

Supplier Due Diligence

As suppliers play an essential role in our service, Flowers St John's Wood implements robust due diligence procedures for new and existing suppliers. Prior to engaging with a supplier, we assess their compliance with labour, human rights, and anti-slavery laws. This includes requesting evidence of best practices, reviewing their own modern slavery statements where applicable, and requiring a declaration of compliance with our ethical standards.

We seek to build long-term, transparent relationships with our suppliers, encouraging open discussion and a shared commitment to eradicating modern slavery in all its forms. Where possible, we prioritise working with partners who share our values and demonstrate active measures to prevent exploitation in their own operations and those of their subcontractors.

Staff Training and Awareness

Our staff are fundamental to the ongoing effectiveness of our modern slavery policy. We provide regular training to help all team members identify signs of modern slavery and human trafficking, understand their rights and responsibilities, and learn the appropriate steps to take if they encounter concerns.

This training is part of our induction process for new employees and is refreshed annually to ensure continued awareness of evolving risks and best practices.

Reporting Channels

We maintain accessible and confidential reporting channels, so that employees, suppliers, and third parties can raise concerns or suspicions relating to modern slavery without fear of retaliation. We investigate all reports promptly and thoroughly, taking appropriate actions in response to substantiated issues.

We welcome suggestions on how we can improve our controls to prevent modern slavery and encourage feedback from anyone connected to our business.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This statement is reviewed annually and updated to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness. We monitor the outcomes of our procedures, review developments in legislation and industry standards, and enhance our practices as needed to further reduce the risk of modern slavery in our business and supply chain.

In summary, Flowers St John's Wood is steadfast in our determination to uphold the highest ethical standards. Our commitment to preventing modern slavery reflects not only our legal obligations but also our deep respect for the communities we serve as a reputable florist in St John’s Wood. We thank our staff, suppliers, and customers for their shared dedication to this essential cause.