At Flowers Addington, we take a firm stance against modern slavery and human trafficking in every aspect of our business. As a trusted florist serving the Addington community's homes and businesses, we recognise our responsibilities in promoting ethical practices both within our company and throughout our supply chains. Our commitment to combatting modern slavery is an essential part of upholding the trust our customers, staff, and partners place in us.
We conduct thorough due diligence on all our suppliers and third-party partners to mitigate any risk of modern slavery entering our supply chain. This process includes requiring suppliers to confirm their compliance with anti-slavery laws and provide evidence of their own internal policies and practices that prevent forced or trafficked labour. We regularly review supplier practices, prioritising long-standing partnerships with businesses that share our values of transparency and ethical conduct. Where necessary, we reserve the right to audit suppliers and discontinue relationships with those who do not meet our standards.
Our staff are trained to understand what constitutes modern slavery and how to recognise risk indicators within our business and supply network. This training is integrated as part of our onboarding process and regularly refreshed, ensuring all team members—regardless of their role—are vigilant and informed. By building awareness among our workforce, we foster a culture in which unethical practices are identified early and addressed quickly.
Flowers Addington provides clear and confidential reporting channels for staff, suppliers, and any stakeholders to voice concerns or suspicions about modern slavery. All reports are investigated promptly and thoroughly, maintaining the confidentiality of the individual reporting wherever possible. Taking immediate and resolute action is central to our approach, and any breaches of our zero tolerance policy regarding modern slavery will lead to decisive remedial measures, including disciplinary action or termination of supplier contracts.
We are committed to continually improving our processes to mitigate the risk of modern slavery. Our Modern Slavery Statement, as well as our practices and procedures, are reviewed at least annually to ensure their effectiveness and to incorporate learnings from audits or new developments in local and international legislation. Recommendations from staff, customers, or external stakeholders are always valued as part of our drive for ongoing improvement.
Flowers Addington thrives on the strong relationships we have built within our community, serving both households and businesses with integrity and care. Our stance against modern slavery reflects not only our legal obligations, but also our deep-rooted responsibility to act as advocates for ethical practices and human rights. We are dedicated to ensuring that our operations reflect the values expected from a trusted Addington florist, and we take pride in playing our part to eliminate modern slavery wherever it may occur.
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