At Florist Charlton, we maintain the highest ethical standards in every aspect of our business. This Modern Slavery Statement, covering the financial year ending 2024, outlines the measures we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. As a trusted florist serving households and businesses throughout Charlton, we consider it our duty to act responsibly, ensuring our practices protect the rights and dignity of all people connected to our business.
Florist Charlton has a firm zero-tolerance stance towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour. We are committed to upholding these principles not only within our direct business activities but also across our entire supply network. Any form of exploitation is unacceptable, and we expect the same high level of conduct from all individuals and organisations associated with us.
Responsible sourcing is a key part of our commitment to ethical business. We conduct thorough due diligence on all our suppliers, prioritising those who align with our standards on human rights and labour practices. Our approach involves seeking information about suppliers’ own policies on modern slavery, requesting evidence where feasible, and establishing clear expectations regarding transparency and compliance.
We reserve the right to terminate existing relationships with any supplier, contractor, or service provider found to be in breach of anti-slavery and trafficking policies. Our ongoing assessments help identify and mitigate risks in our supply chain, supporting our pledge to prevent unethical practices from creeping into our business.
Our team members receive guidance and training relevant to the identification, prevention, and reporting of modern slavery. Training sessions are organised as part of induction for new staff and refreshed regularly to keep our people up to date. This ensures that everyone at Florist Charlton is aware of the signs of exploitation and feels empowered to proactively address potential risks as they arise.
We encourage openness and transparency, and have established confidential channels for staff, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns related to modern slavery or unethical conduct. All reports are taken seriously and will be investigated thoroughly, with protection from retaliation as a guaranteed principle. This approach fosters a supportive environment where issues can be raised and resolved promptly and fairly.
Florist Charlton’s Modern Slavery Statement undergoes an annual review to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness. Our policies and procedures are updated as needed in light of new information, changes to law, and feedback from our staff or community. This ongoing evaluation reflects our active approach to tackling modern slavery and our commitment to continuous improvement.
Florist Charlton recognises our responsibility extends beyond compliance—it reflects our values as a respected business in Charlton. We are proud to serve our local households and businesses, upholding the trust our community places in us by ensuring human rights are respected throughout our operations and supply chains.
By maintaining these high standards and working collaboratively with staff, suppliers, and the community, we seek to play a meaningful role in the fight against modern slavery in all its forms.
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