Modern Slavery Statement for Flowers Hampton

Our Commitment to Combating Modern Slavery

At Flowers Hampton, we recognise our responsibility as a trusted florist serving households and businesses across Hampton and surrounding communities. As part of this commitment, we are dedicated to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships, ensuring modern slavery and human trafficking do not take place in any part of our business or our supply chains.

Zero Tolerance Policy

We maintain a strict zero tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, human trafficking, and child labour. This policy applies not only to our direct operations, but also extends to all our suppliers and business partners. Flowers Hampton will take immediate and decisive action should any evidence of modern slavery be identified within our organisation or supply chain.

Supplier Due Diligence

To reduce the risk of modern slavery, we carefully select our suppliers based on their ethical practices as well as the quality of their products and services. As a condition of doing business with us, we expect all suppliers to share our values and to comply with all applicable laws regarding labour practices, human rights, and fair treatment.

Our supplier due diligence includes regular reviews, completion of ethical sourcing statements, and, where appropriate, requiring evidence of their own modern slavery policies. We favour working with partners who demonstrate transparent supply chains and a proactive approach to eradicating modern slavery.

Staff Training

We believe that awareness and education are crucial to combating modern slavery. All Flowers Hampton staff members receive training on recognising the signs of modern slavery and understanding the actions to take if concerns are raised. This training is reviewed and updated annually to ensure compliance with best practices and relevant UK legislation.

Reporting Channels

Flowers Hampton encourages all employees, suppliers, and stakeholders to report any concerns about slavery or human trafficking in our business operations or supply chains. Multiple confidential reporting channels are made available to facilitate this process, and all reports are treated seriously, investigated thoroughly, and followed up with appropriate action. We guarantee that no person will suffer any detriment for raising a genuine concern about potential wrongdoing.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually as part of our broader commitment to ethical business practices and continuous improvement. We carefully monitor changes in legislation and update our policies and procedures to reflect the highest standards of human rights protection. Each year, we assess our risk exposure, the effectiveness of our measures, and set new objectives to enhance our response to the threat of modern slavery.

Our Responsibility as a Trusted Local Florist

As a respected member of the Hampton community, Flowers Hampton holds itself to the highest standards of integrity and social responsibility. We recognise that our role goes beyond providing beautiful floral arrangements; it also includes safeguarding the wellbeing of all individuals within our sphere of influence. This Modern Slavery Statement reflects our ongoing commitment to upholding human rights and promoting ethical practices throughout our business and supply chains.