At Florist New Barnet, we recognise our duty as a trusted local florist serving the New Barnet community, providing floral arrangements to households and businesses. We are firmly committed to upholding ethical standards and maintaining a workplace, supply chain, and services that are free from modern slavery, human trafficking, and related exploitation. This Modern Slavery Statement details the efforts and safeguards we have implemented to meet that commitment.
Florist New Barnet operates with a zero tolerance approach to modern slavery in all its forms, including forced labour, child labour, servitude, and human trafficking. We are dedicated to ensuring that neither our business nor our supply chains are involved in any such unethical practices. We communicate this expectation clearly to our employees, suppliers, and other business partners. Any breach of this policy is taken seriously and will trigger decisive action, which may include terminating contracts and reporting to relevant authorities.
We are acutely aware that the integrity of our supply chain plays a critical role in our stance against modern slavery. As such, we only establish relationships with reputable suppliers and require all our partners to confirm their adherence to anti-slavery laws and best practices. Before partnering with new suppliers, we conduct due diligence checks aimed at identifying, mitigating, and preventing any risks of modern slavery. Existing suppliers are regularly reviewed to ensure ongoing compliance. Should any supplier fail to meet our ethical standards, we will not hesitate to reconsider our relationship with them.
Our staff are integral to our mission. To empower them, Florist New Barnet provides periodic training sessions to support the identification and reporting of modern slavery risks. Training covers how to recognise signs of abuse, the importance of maintaining vigilance within the workplace and supply chain, and the steps to take if concerns arise. It is imperative that all team members understand the importance of our zero tolerance stance and their role in upholding it.
Cultivating a culture of openness is essential to tackling modern slavery. We encourage all employees, suppliers, customers, and community members to report any suspicions or concerns relating to modern slavery confidentially and without fear of retribution. Reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly. We provide clear reporting channels, outlined in our internal policies and staff handbook, ensuring that everyone knows how to voice their concerns safely and effectively.
Modern slavery risks are complex and can evolve. Therefore, we review this statement and our related policies annually to ensure they remain robust, relevant, and genuinely effective. This annual review process takes into account updates in legislation, best practices, and any lessons learned over the preceding year. We proactively seek feedback and monitor our processes to identify opportunities for further improvement.
Our standing as a respected and trusted New Barnet florist rests not only on the quality of our flowers and service, but also on our ethical responsibility to our community. By holding ourselves accountable and taking substantive, proactive steps against modern slavery, Florist New Barnet aims to set a high standard for integrity and care in everything we do.
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