At Lewisham Florist, we recognise our responsibility as a trusted florist serving the households and businesses of our community. Modern slavery, encompassing slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitation, has no place within our organisation or supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines the measures we take to ensure our business and supply partners uphold the highest standard of ethical conduct.
We operate with a zero tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. All staff, contractors, and suppliers are required to observe and promote our policy, ensuring that everyone engaged with Lewisham Florist upholds human rights and proper working conditions.
Our supplier relationships are built on trust, transparency, and regular assessment. Every supplier must undergo a thorough due diligence process before partnering with us, including declarations of adherence to ethical labour standards and relevant UK laws. We routinely review our supply chain—covering growers, distributors, and logistic partners—to verify ongoing compliance with our anti-slavery expectations. Suppliers found to be in breach of these standards face immediate review and, if necessary, termination of our relationship.
Continuous education is crucial to safeguarding against modern slavery. We provide comprehensive training to all employees on identifying the signs of exploitation, reporting procedures, and our company’s policies regarding modern slavery. Staff members are encouraged to stay vigilant and informed about the risks and indicators of modern slavery, both in the workplace and along our supply chain.
We are deeply committed to open communication and the safe reporting of concerns related to modern slavery. Any staff member, supplier, or external party can confidentially report any suspicion or evidence of modern slavery associated with our business. We treat all reports with utmost seriousness and confidentiality, and take immediate and appropriate action to address and resolve concerns.
Our commitment to eliminating modern slavery is ongoing. We review our policies, training programs, supply chain practices, and reporting mechanisms annually to ensure their effectiveness. These reviews account for new risks or changes in legislation, and help us strengthen our defences against modern slavery year after year. Lessons learnt from these reviews inform improvements in our training, due diligence, and communication with staff and suppliers.
As a respected florist serving Lewisham's households and businesses, we view our responsibility to act ethically as core to our identity. By maintaining robust policies and practices against modern slavery, we uphold the trust placed in us by our local community and set a standard for responsible business conduct.
This Modern Slavery Statement is approved by the management of Lewisham Florist and will be updated annually to reflect our ongoing commitment.
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