At Flowers Waterloo, we take our social responsibility seriously as a trusted florist for the local Waterloo community, servicing households and businesses alike. We understand the profound impact that businesses have on human rights within both our direct operations and our wider supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our ongoing commitment to eliminating modern slavery and human trafficking from all aspects of our business.
Flowers Waterloo operates under a strict zero tolerance policy regarding any form of slavery, servitude, forced labour, or human trafficking. We are unequivocal in our stance: such practices have no place within our operations or through any third-party suppliers. This commitment is a core part of our values and ethics as your local florist. We hold ourselves and our partners fully accountable to these standards.
We recognise that the risks of modern slavery can exist within product and service supply chains. Therefore, before entering any new partnership, Flowers Waterloo conducts thorough due diligence to verify a supplier’s practices and policies. This process includes evaluating their compliance with the Modern Slavery Act, ethical sourcing certifications, and their approach to employment rights. We demand written assurances regarding anti-slavery standards and require compliance as a contractual obligation. We continue to monitor high-risk suppliers on a regular basis, ensuring ongoing alignment with our values.
The vigilance of our staff is essential in upholding our anti-slavery values. We provide regular training to all employees, ensuring they can recognise the signs of modern slavery and understand their role in preventing it. Training sessions focus on spotting potential risks within supply chains as well as within our own operations. We also make resources available so that staff can stay informed on evolving best practices concerning ethical trade.
We actively encourage open communication regarding concerns or suspicions about modern slavery. Flowers Waterloo has established reporting channels where staff and third parties can confidentially express concerns regarding unethical practices, whether within our business or the operations of our suppliers. All reports are investigated and handled with sensitivity and urgency. Retaliation against whistleblowers is strictly prohibited, and we foster a working environment where everyone feels safe to voice their concerns. If infractions are discovered, we take immediate corrective steps and involve relevant authorities as appropriate.
Flowers Waterloo acknowledges that the fight against modern slavery is ongoing. To that end, we review the effectiveness of our policies and practices on an annual basis. This includes analysing risk assessments, reviewing supplier audits, and seeking additional areas for staff development. Any learnings or changes in best practice are incorporated into our policy framework for the following year. We are dedicated to being transparent about our efforts and progress.
As a established florist in Waterloo, serving both local residents and businesses, we recognise the trust placed in us by the community. Our deep-rooted sense of responsibility motivates us to lead by example. We not only commit to maintaining high ethical standards within our own practice, but also work proactively to influence and support responsible business conduct more broadly in our sector.
This statement has been approved by the management of Flowers Waterloo and will be reviewed and updated annually to ensure ongoing relevance and effectiveness in addressing the challenges posed by modern slavery and human trafficking.
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