Flowers Westcombe Park Modern Slavery Statement

Our Commitment to Preventing Modern Slavery

Flowers Westcombe Park is dedicated to promoting ethical business practices and preventing all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chain. As a cherished local florist serving Westcombe Park’s households and businesses, we recognise our responsibility to champion the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights.

Zero Tolerance Policy

We operate a strict zero tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. This means we do not, under any circumstances, tolerate any form of slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, or human trafficking within our business or among our suppliers. This policy underpins all our actions and interactions, both internally and externally.

Supplier Due Diligence

Our floral arrangements and products rely on partnerships with a wide range of trusted suppliers, both local and international. To ensure our standards are met throughout our supply chain, all suppliers undergo thorough due diligence. We require our suppliers to adhere to the same zero tolerance policy and uphold ethical labour practices. As part of our due diligence, we:

• Assess suppliers' policies, procedures, and working practices for compliance with modern slavery laws.
• Review suppliers’ employment terms to ensure fair pay and safe working conditions.
• Establish ongoing monitoring, asking suppliers to provide evidence or assurances of compliance.

Should any supplier fail to meet our ethical expectations, we reserve the right to terminate our business relationship immediately.

Staff Training and Awareness

We believe that a vigilant and informed team is key to identifying and preventing risks related to modern slavery. All Flowers Westcombe Park staff, irrespective of their role, receive training to ensure they understand:

• What constitutes modern slavery and human trafficking.
• How to recognise potential signs of exploitation.
• What actions to take if they suspect abuse within our operations or along the supply chain.

Regular updates and additional guidance are provided as part of our ongoing commitment to staff education and engagement.

Confidential Reporting Channels

We encourage employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to speak out if they see anything that does not align with our ethical standards. Flowers Westcombe Park has established clear and confidential channels for raising concerns about modern slavery or unethical practices. All reports are taken seriously, investigated thoroughly, and appropriately acted upon, with the safety and protection of whistleblowers always prioritised.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

Each year, Flowers Westcombe Park’s Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at a senior management level. We use any findings, staff feedback, and evolving legal requirements to continuously improve our policies, practices, and supply chain management, ensuring we remain vigilant and effective in preventing modern slavery.

Statement of Responsibility

As a trusted florist in Westcombe Park, we are deeply committed to upholding human dignity and fostering an ethical business environment for our customers, employees, and suppliers. Our ongoing efforts reflect the values of the local community we proudly serve. We will continue to take robust action to ensure modern slavery has no place in any part of our business or supply chain.