Barkingside Florist is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and social responsibility throughout every aspect of our business. As a trusted florist serving households and businesses within the Barkingside community, we recognise our vital role in combating modern slavery and human trafficking. This statement outlines the steps we take to promote ethical conduct, protect fundamental human rights, and ensure transparency in our operations and supply chains.
Barkingside Florist operates a strict zero tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, or child labour within our business and supply network. Everyone who works for or with us is expected to share our commitment to safeguarding human rights and dignity, with non-compliance leading to reconsideration of supplier or employment relationships.
We conduct thorough due diligence on all new and existing suppliers to ensure their ethical alignment with our values. This involves:
Should a supplier fall short of our standards or become implicated in any unethical practices, prompt corrective action will be required, and partnerships may be terminated if issues persist.
We believe awareness and education are essential in the fight against modern slavery. All Barkingside Florist staff receive regular training to identify and escalate any potential indicators of exploitation or unethical behaviour, whether within our shop, delivery process, or suppliers' operations. Training ensures that everyone understands the importance of vigilance and the channels available for confidential reporting.
Barkingside Florist encourages an open culture in which staff, suppliers, and customers can raise concerns about modern slavery without fear of retaliation. Channels are available for confidential reporting, and our policy makes clear that all concerns will be investigated promptly and thoroughly, in line with our ethical obligations.
This modern slavery statement is reviewed annually to ensure ongoing effectiveness and compliance with current legislation. We remain dedicated to improving our processes, updating training materials, and reflecting on feedback from staff and stakeholders. Our commitment is an evolving journey, and we welcome insights from our community to help strengthen our preventative measures.
At Barkingside Florist, we are proud to serve local homes and businesses with not only beautiful floral arrangements, but also a strong ethical foundation. We recognise the trust our community places in us, and we are determined to repay that trust through socially responsible actions that reject exploitation and promote respect for all individuals involved in our operations and supply chain.
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