Modern Slavery Statement - Flower Delivery Guildford
Introduction
As a responsible and trusted florist serving Guildford’s households and businesses, Flower Delivery Guildford recognises the vital role we play in identifying, preventing, and addressing modern slavery and human trafficking within all aspects of our business and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards and complying with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Zero Tolerance Policy
We operate a strict zero tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, servitude, and human trafficking. Our expectation is that our employees, suppliers, and business partners uphold this policy and work collaboratively with us to eradicate any risk of modern slavery, whether direct or indirect, from our operations and supply chain.
Supplier Due Diligence
We source our flowers and gifts from reputable suppliers, both locally and globally. Our due diligence process includes:
- Assessing suppliers for compliance with relevant labour and human rights legislation.
- Requiring all suppliers to confirm their own zero tolerance approach to modern slavery and evidence the steps they take to prevent it in their business and supply chain.
- Regularly reviewing supplier contracts and documentation to include specific provisions relating to modern slavery prevention.
- Terminating relationships with any suppliers found to be, or suspected of being, involved in modern slavery practices.
This rigorous approach ensures that our suppliers share our values and commitment to ethical sourcing.
Staff Training and Awareness
We are dedicated to educating and equipping our teams to identify potential signs of modern slavery within our operations and beyond. All staff receive training on our Modern Slavery Policy and related procedures, covering:
- The different forms of modern slavery and typical indicators.
- How to report concerns or suspicions safely and confidentially.
- The importance of ethical sourcing and responsible business practices.
Training is refreshed annually and as part of the induction for all new team members.
Reporting Channels
At Flower Delivery Guildford, we foster a culture of openness and accountability. Employees and suppliers are encouraged to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery through internal reporting channels. All reports are treated confidentially and investigated thoroughly. We are committed to ensuring no employee or partner suffers any detrimental treatment as a result of raising a genuine concern.
Annual Review and Continuous Improvement
This Modern Slavery Statement is subject to annual review. We continue to assess and improve our practices, taking into account feedback from staff, audit findings, and changes to relevant legislation and industry best practice.
Updates to our policies and procedures will be communicated clearly with our team, suppliers, and relevant stakeholders. Our aim is to continually enhance our approach to combating modern slavery, ensuring our operations remain free from exploitation.
Our Responsibility as a Trusted Guildford Florist
We understand that the people of Guildford trust us not only for quality flowers and gifts but also for ethical business practices. Our stance against modern slavery is an extension of this trust, reinforcing our responsibility to protect vulnerable individuals and maintaining the integrity of our supply chains for our valued local customers.
By remaining vigilant and proactive, Flower Delivery Guildford is committed to playing an active role in the fight against modern slavery now and in the future.
