At Flowers Bankside, we recognise our moral and legal responsibility to take a strong stand against modern slavery, human trafficking, and forced labour in our business and supply chains. As a trusted florist in Bankside serving both local households and businesses, our commitment to respecting human rights is fundamental to our values and our service to the community.
We have a strict zero tolerance policy against any form of modern slavery, bonded labour, or exploitation. This policy is upheld throughout our business practices, and we expect the same standards from our suppliers and partners. We are resolute in ensuring that no person working within any part of our operations—and that includes supply chains—is subjected to abuse, exploitation, or coercion of any kind.
Flowers Bankside carefully selects suppliers who share our ethical values. As part of our due diligence, we assess potential and existing suppliers for their stance and practices relating to modern slavery and ethical labour. We seek assurances that all suppliers operate under fair employment practices, respect workers’ rights, provide safe working conditions, and verify the origins of their materials and labour. Where concerns or risks are identified, we may require evidence of corrective action, or if necessary, terminate the business relationship.
All employees at Flowers Bankside are educated about the risks, signs, and responsibilities relating to modern slavery. Staff training includes clear information about the indicators of exploitation and how to respond. We emphasise the important role each person plays in upholding our ethical standards and ensuring our workplace and supply chains remain free from abuse. We continually review and refresh our training to respond to changing risks and maintain awareness among our team.
We strongly encourage anyone working with or for Flowers Bankside to confidentially report concerns about modern slavery. Multiple channels are in place for staff and suppliers to raise suspicions or incidents without fear of reprisal. Every report is taken seriously and appropriate investigation and action are always pursued. We are committed to maintaining a safe environment for those who speak up to protect the rights and dignity of all people involved in our operations.
Our Modern Slavery Statement undergoes an annual review to ensure it remains robust, relevant and effective in addressing new challenges and risks. This review process involves assessment of our supplier relationships, staff training programmes, and reporting mechanisms. Recommendations for improvement are acted on promptly so that our stance against modern slavery consistently meets or exceeds established best practice.
As a long-standing Bankside florist, we understand the importance of trust and integrity. Our approach to preventing modern slavery echoes our responsibility to the families, individuals, and businesses we serve in our community. We pledge to continue taking meaningful action, both within our operations and in our supply networks, to protect human rights and foster ethical business in Bankside and beyond.
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