At Battersea Florist, we are unwavering in our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and throughout our supply chains. As a trusted Battersea florist proudly serving local households and businesses, we recognise our responsibility to uphold the highest ethical standards and ensure that everyone involved in bringing our flowers to our customers is treated with dignity and respect.
We operate under a strict zero tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery, forced labour, or human trafficking. This principle extends beyond our direct employees to encompass every individual involved in the processes necessary to deliver our products and services. We clearly communicate this policy to all our team members and expect the same rigorous standards from our suppliers and business partners.
We consciously select our suppliers, prioritising those who demonstrate equal commitment to ethical labour standards. As part of our due diligence, we require our suppliers to confirm their own compliance with anti-slavery legislation and our Code of Conduct. We review supplier credentials, business practices, and, where appropriate, request supporting evidence to ensure there are no risks of forced labour or human trafficking within their operations. Should any supplier fall short of our expectations, we reserve the right to terminate the relationship immediately.
All Battersea Florist staff receive regular training on modern slavery awareness to help identify indicators of trafficking or exploitation, and to understand the importance of responsible sourcing. We foster a culture of vigilance, where employees are encouraged to look out for unethical practices in both our direct activities and within our supply chain partners. This culture positions us to not only comply with our legal requirements, but also reflect our values as a community-focused business.
We have established clear and confidential channels for reporting any suspicions or concerns regarding modern slavery. Employees, suppliers, and external partners are encouraged to raise any issues that they encounter or suspect. Reports made in good faith are taken extremely seriously, fully investigated, and handled sensitively, without any risk of retaliation to the reporter. This open approach is vital to ensuring that unethical practices are identified and addressed swiftly and thoroughly wherever they may occur within our business or supply chain.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to ensure its ongoing effectiveness. We regularly evaluate our policies, training programmes, and supplier relationships to address any emerging risks or changes in legislation. Our ongoing commitment includes seeking ways to enhance our practices and stay at the forefront of ethical business conduct. Any amendments to our approach are communicated clearly with our staff and partners.
As a respected Battersea florist, we know our customers depend on us not only for beautiful flowers but also for ethical business practices. Our dedication to combating modern slavery is an integral aspect of how we serve the needs of local households and businesses with integrity. We will continue to champion fairness, transparency, and respect within our own walls and through every phase of our supply chain.
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