At Richmond upon Thames Florist, we stand firmly against all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation. As a trusted florist serving households and businesses in our community, we understand our responsibility to uphold the highest ethical standards throughout our operations. We do not tolerate any form of slavery or forced labour within our own business or supply chain, and continually strive to ensure that our actions reflect our commitment to fairness, respect, and integrity.
Our promise extends beyond our internal operations by ensuring that our suppliers and partners share our values. We only work with reputable suppliers who can demonstrate robust procedures to prevent human rights abuses, including modern slavery and labour exploitation. As part of our due diligence process, we assess suppliers’ commitments to ethical practices, seeking assurances through policies, declarations or third-party certification. We reserve the right to terminate relationships with any supplier found to be in breach of our expectations regarding labour practices.
We place significant emphasis on equipping our staff with the knowledge they need to recognise the signs of modern slavery and understand the importance of ethical business practices. All employees are provided with information and training on identifying risks related to modern slavery, covering not only the direct work environment but also areas within our industry and supply chain that may be vulnerable to abuse. This helps us foster a workplace culture where concerns are raised and acted upon promptly and appropriately.
We encourage all members of our team – as well as anyone who interacts with our business – to report any suspicions or evidence of modern slavery or unethical treatment. We provide confidential reporting mechanisms to ensure individuals feel safe and supported in coming forward. Every report is taken seriously and is investigated thoroughly, with clear procedures in place for escalation. Where necessary, concerns will be referred to the appropriate authorities to ensure that swift and decisive action is taken.
Our approach to preventing modern slavery is reviewed on an annual basis, allowing us to improve and update our procedures in line with best practice and evolving legislation. Each year we assess our supply chain, internal processes, training effectiveness, and reporting outcomes, making adjustments as necessary to strengthen our ability to identify and mitigate risk. We remain proactive in our commitment to continuous improvement, always seeking new ways to raise awareness and drive positive change.
Richmond upon Thames Florist recognises the trust placed in us by local households and businesses. We consider it our duty to reflect our community’s values by conducting business responsibly, ethically, and transparently. Our Modern Slavery Statement underscores this responsibility, reaffirming our dedication to trading with integrity and respect for human rights at every level of our business. We thank our customers, staff, and suppliers for their ongoing support in upholding these essential standards.
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