Florist Addington is dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards in all areas of our operations. As a trusted florist serving Addington’s households and businesses, we are committed to ensuring that modern slavery, human trafficking, forced and child labour have no place in our business practices or supply chains. We operate a strict zero tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery, and we expect the same high standards from our suppliers, contractors, and business partners.
We recognise that the fresh flowers, materials, and goods we use come from a range of local and international suppliers. Accordingly, we have implemented a structured supplier due diligence process designed to identify and mitigate the risks of modern slavery at every stage of procurement. All suppliers are assessed against our ethical standards before any business relationship is established, including the requirement to confirm that their own operations and wider supply chains are free from slavery or human trafficking.
We regularly review and monitor our supplier relationships to ensure ongoing compliance. Should any concerns arise regarding a supplier’s practices, we will take prompt action that may include investigating the concern, requesting corrective measures, or terminating business with non-compliant suppliers.
At Florist Addington, we believe that awareness and education are key to combating modern slavery. Our staff receive regular training to help them recognise the signs of modern slavery and understand the processes for raising concerns. Training is included as part of the induction process for all new hires, and refreshed as legislation or our policies evolve. This empowers every team member to be vigilant and proactive in safeguarding our ethical standards both within our organisation and externally with suppliers or partners.
We encourage anyone—whether an employee, supplier, or customer—who suspects any instance of modern slavery within our operations or supply chain to raise concerns confidentially. We have established internal reporting channels and a whistleblowing procedure that protects the anonymity and welfare of those reporting in good faith. All reports are taken seriously and fully investigated by management in accordance with our established protocols.
Modern slavery risks are not static. We are committed to a process of annual review and continuous improvement to our Modern Slavery Statement and related policies. Each year, our practices and supply chain are assessed to identify potential risks, evaluate the effectiveness of current measures, and incorporate new guidance or best practice standards. This ongoing effort ensures that Florist Addington remains rigorous in its commitment to eradicating modern slavery from all aspects of our business.
Florist Addington recognises the trust our customers place in us as their local florist. This statement reflects our deep sense of responsibility to our community, customers, staff, and suppliers. We are steadfast in our commitment to uphold the rights and dignity of all individuals, and to embed ethical principles at the heart of our business.
This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed and updated annually to ensure that it remains relevant and effective.
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