Modern Slavery Statement – Flower Delivery Silvertown
Introduction
Flower Delivery Silvertown is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards and ensuring that modern slavery, human trafficking, forced and child labour have no place in our operations or supply chains. As a respected florist serving Silvertown’s households and businesses, we recognize our responsibility to promote fair and humane practices throughout our business activities. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines the steps we have taken and continue to take in support of this commitment.
Our Zero Tolerance Policy
We maintain a zero tolerance policy towards modern slavery in all its forms. This policy applies to all employees, agency workers, contractors, suppliers, and business partners associated with Flower Delivery Silvertown. Any form of forced labour, servitude, or exploitation is strictly prohibited. We uphold this standard in all our dealings and require everyone we work with to adhere to it as a fundamental condition of doing business with us.
Supplier Due Diligence
We understand that the risk of modern slavery often lies within supply chains. We are therefore committed to working only with suppliers who share our values and can demonstrate their own compliance with anti-slavery laws and best practices. Our due diligence process includes:
- Requiring all new suppliers to confirm adherence to anti-slavery standards and legislation.
- Assessing existing suppliers for risks related to modern slavery and ethical compliance.
- Terminating or reviewing contracts with suppliers not meeting our ethical or legal expectations.
We strive to maintain transparency and accountability throughout our supply network, ensuring all flowers and materials are sourced responsibly and without exploitation.
Staff Training and Awareness
Flower Delivery Silvertown recognises that staff awareness is vital in preventing and identifying modern slavery risks. We ensure that all staff members, including temporary and seasonal workers, receive regular training on our modern slavery policy, the signs of exploitation, and the correct procedures for escalating concerns. Our training is updated annually to reflect changes in legislation and best practices, ensuring ongoing vigilance throughout our team.
Reporting Channels
Creating a safe and transparent working environment is essential to our approach. All staff, suppliers, and other stakeholders are encouraged to raise any concerns or suspicions regarding modern slavery without fear of retaliation. We provide secure internal reporting channels for this purpose, with strict assurances of confidentiality and support for whistleblowers. Concerns are thoroughly investigated and appropriate remedial action is taken where necessary.
Annual Policy Review
Our commitment to combating modern slavery is an ongoing process. Each year, Flower Delivery Silvertown conducts a comprehensive review of our policies and procedures to evaluate their effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. We also take into account any changes in legislation, industry standards, or the broader operating environment to ensure our approach remains robust and effective.
Serving Silvertown Responsibly
As a trusted florist at the heart of the Silvertown community, Flower Delivery Silvertown believes that our values should be reflected in every aspect of our business. We are dedicated not only to delivering beautiful flowers, but also to upholding the highest ethical standards for the benefit of our customers, staff, suppliers, and the wider community. This statement reflects our ongoing commitment to be a responsible local business and to lead by example in the fight against modern slavery.
This statement will be reviewed and updated annually, with the latest revision available upon request. Our resolve to prevent modern slavery underpins our promise of integrity to those we serve in Silvertown and beyond.
