Flowers Honor Oak Modern Slavery Statement
Our Zero Tolerance Approach to Modern Slavery
At Flowers Honor Oak, we believe in the inherent dignity and equal rights of every individual. As an established florist in Honor Oak, serving both local households and businesses, we recognise our responsibility not only to our customers but to society as a whole. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking in any part of our business operations or our supply chains. Our commitment to this policy is central to our values of trust, integrity, and respect.
Understanding Modern Slavery
Modern slavery encompasses slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour, and human trafficking. These severe violations of human rights are unfortunately still found in many industries and regions worldwide. We are fully aware of the risks and are proactive in taking all possible measures to prevent such practices within our organisation and through the suppliers we engage.
Supplier Due Diligence
Our flowers, plants, materials, and sundries are sourced from trusted partners who share our ethical standards. We perform thorough due diligence on all suppliers, requiring evidence of their compliance with anti-slavery and human trafficking laws. This includes the completion of supplier questionnaires, the review of their own Modern Slavery Statements, and checks for relevant certifications and ethical sourcing practices. We communicate our expectations clearly and will not hesitate to terminate business relationships where there is evidence or suspicion of non-compliance.
Staff Training and Awareness
Every member of the Flowers Honor Oak team receives training on modern slavery and human trafficking. This education ensures that staff can recognise the signs of exploitation both within our business and throughout our supply chain. We emphasise the moral and legal imperatives to eradicate modern slavery, encouraging vigilance and responsibility at all levels of the organisation. Refresher training is provided annually or sooner if significant changes occur in legislation or our operational risks.
Reporting Concerns and Providing Support
We are deeply committed to fostering an open culture where staff feel confident and supported in raising concerns. Any suspected instances of modern slavery or unethical behaviour can be confidentially reported to senior management. We thoroughly investigate all reports, with appropriate action taken to address the situation. No employee will face retaliation or victimisation for raising concerns in good faith. Moreover, we encourage anyone in our supply chain, or the wider community, to alert us if they have knowledge or suspicion of such abuses.
Annual Review and Continuous Improvement
This statement and our supporting procedures are reviewed annually to ensure they remain effective and reflect emerging best practices, legislative changes, and lessons learned from our ongoing due diligence. We acknowledge the evolving nature of the risks associated with modern slavery and remain committed to continuous improvement. Our aim is to not only comply with our legal obligations but to set a standard of ethical accountability as a trusted local florist.
Our Responsibility to Honor Oak and Beyond
Flowers Honor Oak serves a diverse community of households and businesses who trust us to act with integrity. We view the prevention of modern slavery as a shared responsibility and take pride in being proactive custodians of both our local and global communities. Through these actions, we reaffirm our pledge to operate a business where human rights are respected throughout all our activities and interactions.
