Florist Brent Cross is unwavering in its commitment to operate ethically and with integrity throughout all areas of our business. As a trusted florist serving Brent Cross families and local businesses, we acknowledge our responsibility to take robust actions to identify, prevent, and eliminate all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. This statement outlines our approach to tackling modern slavery within our operations and our supply chains, and how we safeguard the rights and well-being of all individuals involved in providing our products and services.
Modern slavery in any form—be it servitude, forced or compulsory labour, child labour, human trafficking, or exploitation—will not be tolerated under any circumstances at Florist Brent Cross. We have a clear zero tolerance policy towards modern slavery among our employees, agency staff, contractors, and throughout our supply chains. All our business partners are expected to operate to the same high standards, and any violation will result in decisive action.
Florist Brent Cross sources flowers, foliage, packaging, and other materials from a range of trusted suppliers. In line with our zero tolerance policy, we conduct due diligence checks on new suppliers prior to working with them. Suppliers are required to demonstrate their compliance with modern slavery legislation and our own ethical standards. This includes, where appropriate, providing evidence of their employment policies, working conditions, and responsibility practices. We conduct periodic reviews to reaffirm ongoing compliance, and contractually reserve the right to terminate relationships where standards are not met.
We believe that prevention starts with awareness. All staff at Florist Brent Cross are provided with training and guidance to help them identify signs of modern slavery, understand the risks both locally and globally, and know how to escalate any concerns. We reinforce the importance of ethical behaviour as part of our induction procedures, and keep this at the forefront by incorporating modern slavery awareness into our regular team briefings and ongoing training schedules.
It is essential that every staff member, supplier representative, or member of the public can raise concerns regarding modern slavery confidently and without fear of reprisal. Florist Brent Cross encourages the reporting of any suspicions or evidence of unacceptable employment practices, either within our own operations or through our supply network. Reports are handled sensitively and investigated in line with our safeguarding practices. We commit to responding promptly and taking all appropriate steps to protect whistle-blowers and address breaches.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by our management team to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness, and to identify opportunities for improvement. As new risks emerge and regulation evolves, we adapt our policies and procedures accordingly. We also seek feedback from our staff, suppliers, and community partners on how we can strengthen our efforts to combat modern slavery.
As a local business, we are dedicated to acting as a responsible employer and supplier in Brent Cross. Serving households and businesses across the area motivates us to maintain the highest ethical standards, protect the vulnerable, and help shape a fairer supply chain. We take our role seriously and will continue working collaboratively to ensure that modern slavery has no place in our operations or those of our partners.
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