Walworth Florist is dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards throughout all aspects of our business. As a locally trusted florist, serving households and commercial clients within the Walworth community, we recognise our responsibility to combat the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking within our organisation and wider supply chain. This statement details the actions we have taken and continue to take to prevent modern slavery, in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Modern slavery, including forced labour, servitude and human trafficking, will not be tolerated under any circumstances at Walworth Florist. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in every part of our business and expect the same commitment from all those with whom we work. Our zero tolerance policy towards modern slavery is integral to our values as a business and as a trusted supplier to the families and enterprises in our area.
Our flowers, products, and materials are sourced responsibly. We conduct thorough due diligence on all our suppliers and partners to ensure they comply with our ethical standards and the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act. This process includes:
We are continuously strengthening our supplier assessment procedures to ensure clarity and transparency within all tiers of our supply chain.
All staff, from floral designers to delivery drivers, receive training tailored to the risks and signs of modern slavery relevant to our sector. Our training programme ensures employees:
We believe that informed staff are key to maintaining a vigilant and proactive workplace.
Walworth Florist encourages openness and will support anyone who raises genuine concerns in good faith. Employees, suppliers and contractors can report suspicions, breaches or unethical conduct through our established internal channels. We treat all cases confidentially and ensure there are no repercussions for good faith reporting. All concerns are promptly investigated, and swift action is taken when issues are identified.
Our approach to preventing modern slavery is subject to annual review by senior management. This ongoing commitment ensures that our processes are robust and adapt to any changes in legislation, regulatory guidelines or industry best practices. Improvements and updates to training, supplier assessments, and reporting mechanisms are made as needed to reinforce our zero tolerance stance.
Being a trusted Walworth florist, we believe that our efforts to tackle modern slavery reflect our core values and responsibilities. We remain committed to ethical business conduct and proactive risk management, not only for compliance but also to safeguard and support the dignity and rights of everyone in our workforce and supply chain. This statement was approved by Walworth Florist’s management team and will be reviewed and updated annually.
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