Northwood Florist is committed to the highest ethical standards in everything we do. As a trusted florist in Northwood, serving households and local businesses, we recognise our responsibility to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and throughout our supply chain. This statement outlines our zero tolerance approach and the practical steps we have in place to combat modern slavery, reflecting both our legal obligations and our role in the community.
We maintain a zero tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking. Northwood Florist is unwavering in ensuring that slavery and human trafficking have no place in any part of our business or the businesses of those who supply us. This commitment to ethical conduct sits at the heart of all company policies and procedures, and we expect the same high standards from our team and all our partners.
As part of our efforts to identify and mitigate risks of modern slavery, we carry out due diligence when engaging with new suppliers and routinely review existing supply relationships. All suppliers are required to adhere to our strict ethical standards, which prohibit the use of forced, bonded, or involuntary labour. We assess suppliers through questionnaires, request supporting documentation where appropriate, and reserve the right to conduct audits or terminate relationships should evidence of modern slavery arise.
Northwood Florist recognises that awareness among our team is central to preventing modern slavery. We provide regular training to all staff, ensuring they understand the signs of modern slavery and know how to report concerns. Training materials are kept up to date and tailored to different roles within the business to ensure that everyone, from our florists to delivery team, is empowered to tackle the risks and act responsibly.
A safe and transparent reporting culture is essential to our approach. Staff members are encouraged to report any concerns related to modern slavery or unethical behaviour through established internal channels. Reports can be made in confidence and are investigated thoroughly. We have safeguards in place to protect those who raise genuine concerns, and we take every allegation seriously, with disciplinary or remedial action taken as required.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to ensure its ongoing effectiveness and relevance. We monitor our policies, processes, and supplier relationships to reflect changes in law and best practice. Where improvements are identified, immediate steps are taken to implement them. Progress is overseen by senior management, ensuring that the Northwood Florist team continues to uphold our values and fulfil our responsibilities to the community.
As a longstanding Northwood florist, we are proud to serve local households and businesses, and we are committed to acting with integrity in all aspects of our work. Preventing modern slavery and upholding fair employment practices is not just a legal requirement, but a reflection of the trust that our customers and partners place in us. We believe that a responsible florist can help set higher standards for our industry and our community alike.
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