Flower Delivery Sands End is dedicated to functioning as an ethical and responsible business, with a deep commitment to upholding human rights and fair labour practices. As a trusted florist serving the Sands End community, our position in the supply chain makes it imperative to confront the risks and realities of modern slavery. We recognise our responsibility to proactively identify and address any form of forced labour, human trafficking, or exploitative practices, both within our own operations and in those of our suppliers.
Modern slavery in all its forms—whether slavery, servitude, human trafficking, or forced labour—has no place at Flower Delivery Sands End. We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward such practices. Anyone found to be engaging in or complicit with modern slavery, either directly or indirectly, will face immediate action, which may include ending business relationships or, where relevant, disciplinary proceedings. This policy extends to all partners, contractors, and suppliers associated with our business.
Our supply chain, including growers, wholesalers, and logistic partners, is central to our operations. We have established stringent due diligence procedures to evaluate and monitor our suppliers. These procedures include requests for information on labour practices, contractual requirements for compliance with anti-slavery legislation, and periodic assessments or checks. We expect all our suppliers to adhere strictly to anti-slavery policies, and to communicate evidence of compliance when requested. In instances where risks are identified, we work collaboratively to rectify issues, reserving the right to terminate contracts where suppliers fail to meet our standards.
We believe that empowering our staff is key to identifying and preventing modern slavery. Flower Delivery Sands End provides training for staff to recognise warning signs of exploitation, understand reporting mechanisms, and fully comprehend our zero-tolerance approach. Our induction process includes information on modern slavery, and regular updates are provided to ensure staff remain alert and informed. We encourage open dialogue and questions to foster a culture of vigilance and responsibility throughout our team.
Maintaining transparent reporting procedures is crucial to our stance against modern slavery. All staff, suppliers, and customers can report any concerns confidentially through clearly defined internal channels. We guarantee that all reports will be investigated promptly and thoroughly, ensuring no one suffers detrimental treatment for raising suspicions in good faith. We take every report seriously, using them to strengthen our prevention strategies and improve our practices.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to ensure it reflects both legal developments and the realities of our business environment. We assess the effectiveness of our policies, training, and due diligence, making changes where necessary. As we evolve and grow with the Sands End community, we continually seek ways to strengthen our approach to ethical sourcing and labour rights protection.
As a trusted florist for Sands End's households and businesses, we recognise that modern slavery is a global issue with local implications. Our statement reflects not only our legal obligations, but our ethical commitment to the well-being of everyone connected with our business. We pledge to uphold the highest standards of integrity in everything we do, ensuring we remain a florist our community can trust.
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