At Flowers Watford, as a well-established florist serving both households and businesses in our local Watford community, we are deeply conscious of our role in promoting ethical standards and protecting human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we are taking to ensure modern slavery and human trafficking are not present within our operations or supply chains. We acknowledge our responsibility as a trusted community business and are committed to upholding the highest standards in all areas of our work.
Flowers Watford maintains a zero tolerance stance towards all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, child labour, exploitation, and human trafficking. We expect the same high standards from our partners, suppliers, and contractors. Any evidence or suspicion of such practices leads to swift investigation and appropriate action, including termination of relationships where necessary.
To uphold our commitment, we conduct thorough due diligence on new and existing suppliers. Our checks include evaluating the ethical standards, labour practices, and transparency of their supply chains. We seek written assurances from suppliers regarding compliance with all applicable anti-slavery legislation. Where appropriate, we request completion of ethical sourcing questionnaires and may conduct site visits or request third-party audits for higher risk suppliers.
All staff at Flowers Watford receive training to help identify signs of modern slavery and understand the risks associated with unethical sourcing. This training forms part of our induction process and is refreshed regularly. By empowering our team, we strengthen our ability to spot and report any concerns swiftly and responsibly.
We foster a culture of openness and encourage all staff, suppliers, and partners to report any suspicions or evidence of modern slavery, whether within our own operations or our wider supply chain. Internal reporting channels are clearly communicated during training and in our staff handbook. Reports are treated confidentially and with the utmost seriousness; all concerns raised are investigated promptly and thoroughly by the senior management team.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective and up to date with best practices and legal obligations. Feedback from staff, customers, and suppliers is welcomed to improve our approach further. Any lessons learned from investigations or industry developments are integrated into our procedures to enhance our preventative measures.
We recognise that our efforts to prevent modern slavery and safeguard ethical standards are central to our identity as a trusted florist in Watford, serving local households and businesses. By acting with integrity at every stage of our operations and supply chain, we aim to earn and maintain the trust of those who depend on us. Our commitment goes beyond compliance—it is a core value guiding our business decisions every day.
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