At Flowers Sidcup, we recognise our responsibility as a trusted local florist serving households and businesses throughout Sidcup and its surrounding areas. As both an employer and a conscientious business, we consider it essential to uphold the highest ethical standards in every aspect of our operation. This includes ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking play no part in our company, our supply chains, or our business relationships. Our values of integrity, respect, and transparency underpin our zero tolerance approach to modern slavery.
Flowers Sidcup maintains a zero tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, human trafficking, and child exploitation. We are committed to conducting our business and sourcing our flowers, plants, and related products with the utmost respect for human rights. We expect the same uncompromising stance from all our suppliers, contractors, and business partners.
We recognise that the global nature of the floral industry can sometimes expose supply chains to risks of modern slavery. To mitigate this, we implement rigorous supplier vetting and ongoing due diligence processes. All new suppliers are required to provide assurances of ethical labour practices and compliance with all relevant laws. We prioritise working with suppliers who demonstrate transparency in their supply chain and who are able to evidence responsible sourcing through their own policies, certifications, and audits. Periodically, existing suppliers are reviewed to ensure continued compliance, and we remain open to improved practices in response to industry developments.
Our staff, both permanent and seasonal, are provided with training and information to help them identify signs of modern slavery and understand the risks it poses within supply chains and workplaces. This training is refreshed regularly to ensure all members of our team remain vigilant and informed. We foster a culture of responsibility and encourage proactive engagement with these issues, ensuring modern slavery risks are not overlooked at any stage of our business operations.
It is vital to us that any concerns about possible modern slavery or unethical practices can be raised freely and without fear of reprisal. Our employees are encouraged to report any suspicions or incidents, whether they are observed within our operations or among our partners. We maintain a confidential process for the raising and escalation of such concerns, and we pledge to investigate all reports thoroughly and sensitively. Where concerns are substantiated, we will act swiftly to address the situation and support those affected.
Flowers Sidcup is committed to keeping our policies and procedures up to date and effective in combating modern slavery. This statement and our supporting actions are reviewed at least annually, or more frequently if warranted by changes in our business activities or supply chain environment. We seek feedback from staff and partners and respond to evolving best practices to ensure we remain at the forefront of ethical business operations.
Upholding our modern slavery commitments is not only a legal obligation but a reflection of our values as a trusted Sidcup florist. Our customers rely on us for more than just beautiful blooms – they entrust us with representing the local community’s values. We are dedicated to ensuring that our business, from source to sale, sets an example of fairness, dignity, and respect for every individual involved.
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