Flowers Hoddesdon is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business. As a trusted florist serving households and businesses throughout Hoddesdon, we recognise our responsibility to uphold the highest ethical standards in our conduct and supply chains. This statement outlines our ongoing commitment to eliminating all forms of modern slavery and ensuring that our business and partners operate with transparency and integrity.
We have a strict zero tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery, including forced labour, child labour, involuntary servitude, and human trafficking. Our policies reflect our fundamental belief that all individuals should be treated with dignity and respect. Any breach of this policy by our staff, suppliers, or contractors is taken extremely seriously, and appropriate action will be taken in line with our internal procedures and the law.
As a florist, our supply chain includes growers, wholesalers, distributors, and other service providers. All suppliers must confirm their compliance with relevant laws and our Modern Slavery Policy as a condition of working with Flowers Hoddesdon. We conduct due diligence on new and existing suppliers, including reviewing their policies and, where appropriate, obtaining written acknowledgement of their commitment to anti-slavery principles. We reserve the right to audit or terminate agreements with any supplier found not meeting our standards.
The team at Flowers Hoddesdon receives guidance and training on identifying the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking, both within our organisation and in our supply chains. This training educates staff on the signs of exploitation, our policies and procedures, and how to report any suspicions or concerns confidentially. By raising awareness, we ensure all staff understand their role in upholding our zero tolerance approach.
We provide clear channels of reporting for any staff member, supplier, or customer who suspects that modern slavery or related abuses may be taking place connected to our business. All concerns are treated with sensitivity and in confidence, and we will act quickly to investigate and address any issues identified. Flowers Hoddesdon will protect individuals who raise legitimate concerns from any form of retaliation or mistreatment as a result of their disclosure.
Our Modern Slavery Statement and associated policies are reviewed annually to ensure they remain robust, effective, and aligned with current legislation and best practices. We are committed to ongoing improvement in our systems and controls to combat modern slavery. Regular reviews include assessing the effectiveness of our training, supplier engagement processes, and response procedures.
We acknowledge our wider responsibility as a respected local florist trusted by Hoddesdon's households and businesses. By maintaining rigorous standards, we strive to ensure our flowers and services are delivered ethically, responsibly, and free from exploitation at every stage.
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