As a trusted florist serving households and businesses throughout Dartford, Flowers Dartford is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct in all aspects of our business. We recognise our responsibility in helping to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our organisation and throughout our supply chains. This statement sets out the steps we have taken, and plan to take, to ensure that slavery and human trafficking do not occur in any part of our business.
Flowers Dartford maintains a strict zero tolerance policy against modern slavery and human trafficking. Regardless of their role or seniority, all persons working for Flowers Dartford or on our behalf are expected to uphold our values of respect, dignity, and human rights. Any breach of our anti-slavery commitments is treated with utmost seriousness and may result in disciplinary action or termination of business relationships.
We understand the pivotal role our suppliers play in maintaining our ethical standards. Flowers Dartford conducts due diligence on all suppliers before allowing them to become part of our supply chain. This includes risk assessments and seeking assurance from suppliers regarding their own anti-slavery policies and practices. We require all our suppliers, both in the UK and overseas, to confirm their commitment to combating modern slavery. Where necessary, we seek declarations and evidence of compliance in line with legislation and industry best practices.
Increasing awareness and vigilance among our staff forms a critical part of our approach. Flowers Dartford regularly provides training on recognising the signs of modern slavery and understanding the actions to take if concerns arise. Our induction processes include detailed information on our modern slavery policy so that every new team member understands both the issue and their individual responsibilities from the outset. Ongoing training sessions ensure that this awareness does not lapse.
Ensuring that our employees and others connected with our operations can raise concerns without fear of reprisal is fundamental. Flowers Dartford has clear, accessible internal channels for reporting suspicions or evidence of modern slavery. All disclosures are treated with the utmost confidentiality and are investigated thoroughly. We encourage openness and will support anyone who raises legitimate concerns, including protection against potential victimisation or disadvantage as a result of reporting.
Our fight against modern slavery is ongoing. Therefore, Flowers Dartford commits to an annual review of our modern slavery measures, encompassing policy effectiveness, training outcomes, supplier compliance, and industry developments. Through these regular assessments, we strive for continual improvement and enhanced vigilance, ensuring that our business remains a safe and ethical workplace for all.
As a prominent florist in the Dartford community, we are proud of our reputation for integrity and social responsibility. Upholding the rights of every individual in our workplace and supply chain is not just a statutory obligation but a reflection of our core values and our deep commitment to the people and businesses we serve. Flowers Dartford will continue to work diligently to further strengthen our practices and contribute to a society free from modern slavery.
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