At Flowers Hertford, we are steadfast in our commitment to conducting business with integrity and upholding human rights. As a trusted florist serving Hertford households and businesses, we recognise our responsibility to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in every part of our operations and supply chains. We adopt a zero tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery and expect the same high standards from our suppliers and business partners.
Modern slavery encompasses slavery, servitude, forced labour and human trafficking. Flowers Hertford operates a strict zero tolerance approach throughout our business activities. We take seriously any allegations or evidence of modern slavery and respond with immediate action. Our policy is communicated clearly to all employees, suppliers, and contractors to ensure understanding and compliance at every level.
As part of our process to identify and mitigate risks, we conduct thorough due diligence on suppliers and subcontractors, particularly those providing products, such as flowers, from abroad. These checks include reviewing supplier policies, ethical standards, and labour practices. Our supplier agreements explicitly state our expectations regarding modern slavery and require affirmation that their own operations, and those of their subcontractors, are free from all forms of forced or child labour and exploitation.
We believe that our staff are key to identifying and preventing modern slavery. Regular training is provided to employees, with a focus on helping them recognise signs of exploitation and understand their responsibilities in line with our policy. This education empowers our team to act if they encounter anything concerning, either within our operations or further along our supply chain.
Flowers Hertford is committed to providing clear channels for reporting any suspicious activity or concerns related to modern slavery. All employees, suppliers and stakeholders are encouraged to raise any issues or suspicions without fear of retaliation. Reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly, and appropriate corrective action is taken where necessary.
We understand that vigilance is crucial in combatting modern slavery. Therefore, this statement, alongside our supporting policies and procedures, is reviewed annually to ensure its effectiveness. Any updates arising from changes in legislation or evolving business practices will be incorporated without delay, and we will continue to strengthen our approach based on the results of each annual review.
As a longstanding florist trusted by the Hertford community, Flowers Hertford recognises its social responsibility in upholding the highest ethical standards. We remain dedicated not only to the artistry of floristry, but also to fostering a safe and fair working environment for everyone connected with our business—locally and globally. Together with our staff, suppliers, and customers, we commit to playing our part in eradicating modern slavery wherever it may exist.
This modern slavery statement is made in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and reflects our ongoing dedication to transparency, ethical business, and human dignity.
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