At Flowers Richmond, we are fully committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across our business operations and supply chains. As a trusted florist serving households and businesses in Richmond, we recognize that it is our duty to ensure that all aspects of our business are free from exploitation. We have a zero tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery, including forced labour, servitude, child labour, and human trafficking. This strong position guides all of our policies and daily practices.
We depend on a diverse network of suppliers locally and globally for our flowers, packaging, and related materials. Our supplier due diligence process is designed to identify, assess, and address risks of modern slavery within our supply chain. Before engaging with any supplier, we verify their compliance with applicable labour laws and standards. We expect all suppliers to adhere to our code of conduct and to demonstrate their own robust anti-slavery procedures. If concerns are identified, appropriate steps are taken, including the potential termination of supplier relationships if necessary.
Effective prevention starts with an informed and vigilant team. All Flowers Richmond staff receive training on the risks and indicators of modern slavery and human trafficking. Training materials are regularly updated to reflect new guidance and legislative developments. By ensuring our team can recognize signs of exploitation and improper practices, we empower them to take immediate action should concerns arise. Our goal is to foster a culture of ethical awareness and responsibility throughout the business.
We are dedicated to providing clear and confidential channels for reporting any suspicion of modern slavery or unethical behaviour within our operations or supply chain. All staff, suppliers, and third parties are encouraged to speak up without fear of retaliation if they witness or suspect any malpractices. Such reports are treated with the utmost seriousness and are managed with discretion by senior management. Any issues discovered are investigated swiftly and thoroughly, with appropriate remedial actions taken where required.
To ensure our modern slavery statement remains effective and in line with best practice, we conduct annual reviews of our policies and procedures. This enables us to reflect on our operational experience, adapt to new risks, and make continuous improvements. Learning from industry developments, peer reviews, and legislative updates strengthens our commitment year by year. We are transparent about our efforts and progress in combating modern slavery.
As a trusted provider to Richmond’s homes and businesses, Flowers Richmond is unwavering in its pledge to uphold ethical business practices and human rights. We hold ourselves accountable for actively preventing exploitation within our sphere of influence and for setting an example within the local community. This modern slavery statement stands as both our public commitment and a guide for continual vigilance and improvement.
This statement will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness.
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