Modern Slavery Statement: Commitment by Florist Northwood
Our Commitment to Eradicating Modern Slavery
As a leading florist serving the households and businesses of Northwood, Florist Northwood recognises our duty to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct throughout our supply chains. We are committed to combatting all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking within our organisation and among our suppliers. This statement outlines our ongoing efforts and approach to ensure that our operations remain free from labour exploitation, consistent with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Zero Tolerance Policy
Florist Northwood has a zero tolerance policy towards any forms of modern slavery, forced labour, or human trafficking. We expect the same commitment from every organisation with which we conduct business, including direct suppliers and contractors. Any breach of this policy will result in a review of our relationship with the relevant party and could lead to immediate termination of contracts.
Supplier Due Diligence
Our suppliers are essential to our ability to provide quality flowers and gifts to our valued Northwood community. We conduct rigorous due diligence on all new suppliers, requiring them to confirm their compliance with anti-slavery laws and their own internal policies regarding the prevention of exploitation. We periodically review our supply chain and conduct risk assessments, prioritising suppliers who source goods or services from sectors or countries where the risks of modern slavery are higher. If concerns are identified, we engage openly with suppliers to seek improvements, or, where necessary, re-evaluate our commercial relationship.
Staff Training and Awareness
Florist Northwood provides ongoing training to ensure our team understands the risks of modern slavery, both within our organisation and our wider supply chains. Employees are educated on the signs of exploitation and the steps to take should they identify suspicious activity. This empowers our staff to act as vigilant guardians against unethical practices and to support our core values of integrity and respect for human rights.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We actively encourage the reporting of any concerns related to modern slavery. Our staff are informed of designated reporting channels within the company, which enable confidential disclosure of any suspicions or evidence of modern slavery. We are committed to responding promptly and thoroughly to every report, providing protection to whistleblowers and ensuring necessary investigations take place.
Annual Statement Review
Each year, Florist Northwood reviews its Modern Slavery Statement and associated policies to reflect current best practice, legal developments, and any findings from our internal processes or supply chain assessments. This enables us to strengthen our response to emerging risks and demonstrate continuous improvement in our fight against modern slavery.
A Trusted Local Florist Upholding Ethical Standards
Our commitment to combating modern slavery is not simply a matter of legal compliance, but a reflection of our deep responsibility to our customers and the greater Northwood community. We strive to conduct our business in a manner that is trustworthy, ethical, and socially responsible, ensuring that every bouquet and arrangement we offer is free from exploitation or undue harm.
This Modern Slavery Statement has been approved by our management and will be updated annually as part of our ongoing dedication to an ethical and transparent business model.
