Florist Sidcup is dedicated to operating ethically and with integrity in all areas of our business. As a trusted florist proudly serving the households and businesses of Sidcup, we recognise our responsibility to uphold the highest standards of human rights, both within our own operations and in relation to our suppliers and service providers. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines the measures we take to prevent and address modern slavery and human trafficking across our business activities.
We strictly prohibit any form of modern slavery, forced labour, servitude, or human trafficking in our business or in any part of our supply chain. Florist Sidcup has a clear zero tolerance policy that applies to all levels of the organisation, as well as to third parties engaged on our behalf. Any suspicion, evidence, or allegation of modern slavery is treated with the utmost seriousness and is subject to immediate review and action.
As part of our commitment to ethical business practices, we conduct thorough due diligence on our suppliers, particularly those providing flowers, plants, packaging, and sundries. This includes requesting information on how suppliers address modern slavery risks within their own operations and supply chains. We expect our suppliers to operate transparently, to demonstrate compliance with all relevant laws, and to share our standards regarding the welfare and treatment of individuals involved in their supply chains.
Where necessary, we request written confirmation from suppliers that they do not engage in, or condone, any form of modern slavery or trafficking. If concerns are raised or identified, we work constructively with suppliers to remedy issues or, if necessary, consider alternative sourcing options.
All Florist Sidcup staff receive information and training relevant to modern slavery and human rights issues. This ensures our team can recognise potential signs of exploitation and are aware of the actions they should take if they believe there may be a risk of modern slavery within our business or supply chains. Regular updates are provided as necessary to reinforce staff understanding of their responsibilities.
Florist Sidcup encourages all staff, suppliers, and business partners to report any concerns related to modern slavery or human trafficking without fear of retaliation. We provide clear channels for raising suspicions or incidents anonymously if preferred. Any reports made are investigated thoroughly and confidentially, with decisive action taken in accordance with our policies and procedures.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to ensure its effectiveness and ongoing relevance. We regularly assess our business practices, supplier relationships, and training programmes to ensure our approach is robust and addresses evolving risks. We remain committed to continuous improvement, recognising that fighting modern slavery requires vigilance, transparency, and ongoing education.
We understand the trust placed in us by the Sidcup community, and we are determined to demonstrate leadership in combating modern slavery. Our policies and actions reflect our dedication to ethical standards and our commitment to supporting the wellbeing of everyone connected to our business—locally and throughout our supply chains.
This statement is made as part of Florist Sidcup’s ethical commitment and will be updated as necessary to reflect changes in law, best practice, and our own continuing efforts to eradicate modern slavery in all its forms.
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