At Lewisham Flowers, we maintain a steadfast zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, and forced labour. As a trusted florist proudly serving Lewisham’s local households and businesses, we recognise our responsibility to act with integrity in all aspects of our operations and supply chains. We are committed to ensuring that slavery and human trafficking have no place anywhere within our business or those we work with.
We conduct careful due diligence to ensure our suppliers uphold high ethical standards that align with our values. All prospective suppliers are required to confirm their compliance with anti-slavery laws and demonstrate their own commitment to eliminating modern slavery. Before entering any agreement, we assess suppliers’ labour practices, workplace conditions, and sourcing standards. Ongoing relationships are periodically reviewed for continued compliance. Any supplier failing to meet our requirements may have the relationship terminated immediately.
The awareness and vigilance of our team are foundational to our anti-slavery efforts. All staff receive training tailored to recognising the signs of modern slavery and understanding the steps to take if concerns arise. This training is refreshed regularly as laws and best practices develop. By equipping our team with the right knowledge, we empower them to help identify, prevent, and address potential risks in our day-to-day operations and wider supply chain.
Lewisham Flowers empowers all employees and business partners to speak up if they suspect any form of modern slavery or unethical behaviour. We have clear, confidential reporting channels which ensure any concerns are taken seriously and treated with sensitivity. Our management team reviews all reports promptly, initiates investigations where necessary, and takes corrective action without fear of retaliation for those who report honestly and in good faith. We also encourage supply chain partners to alert us to risks or breaches without delay.
This Modern Slavery Statement forms a foundation for continuous improvement and will be reviewed annually by senior management. We regularly evaluate the effectiveness of our policies, supplier checks, training programs, and reporting mechanisms. As new risks or challenges emerge, we adapt our approach to ensure best practice standards are maintained. We remain open to feedback from staff, suppliers, customers, and the wider community to enhance our efforts further.
As a local business with deep roots in the Lewisham community, we take our ethical responsibilities seriously. Protecting the welfare and rights of workers both in our business and throughout our supply chain reflects our values as a trusted service provider. This statement reinforces our dedication to upholding these standards for all those we serve – from individual households to our local business partners.
This statement was approved by the management of Lewisham Flowers and will be reviewed annually as part of our commitment to ethical business practices and preventing modern slavery in all its forms.
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