Modern Slavery Statement for Flowers Southfields

Our Stance Against Modern Slavery

Flowers Southfields is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct throughout all aspects of our business. As a trusted florist serving households and businesses across Southfields, we recognise our responsibility to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms. We maintain a zero tolerance policy towards any practices that compromise basic human rights and dignity within our operations or across our supply chain.

Zero Tolerance Policy

We have a strict zero tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, human trafficking, servitude, and child labour. This policy is embedded within our core values and business procedures. We expect our suppliers, partners, contractors, and staff to adhere to these same standards, ensuring that everyone who is part of the Flowers Southfields supply chain is treated with respect and fairness.

Supplier Due Diligence

Flowers Southfields works closely with our suppliers to combat the risks of modern slavery. We conduct thorough risk assessments before entering into supplier agreements, focusing on both local and international sources for our flowers, plants, and ancillary products. Our process includes not only evaluating suppliers’ accreditation and reputation, but also looking for demonstrable evidence of compliance with ethical labour practices. Ongoing monitoring is implemented to ensure continuous alignment with our zero tolerance policy.

Staff Training

We believe that increased awareness is key to preventing modern slavery. All staff at Flowers Southfields receive education and training on how to recognise indicators of modern slavery, what action to take should concerns arise, and how to uphold human rights in daily operations. Training is incorporated into staff inductions and refreshed annually to ensure our team remains vigilant and proactive.

Reporting Channels

We strongly encourage all staff and suppliers to report any suspicions or incidents related to modern slavery. To facilitate this, we maintain confidential reporting channels within the organisation. Staff are assured that any concerns raised will be investigated thoroughly and treated with the utmost seriousness, and that there will be no form of retaliation against whistle-blowers. We are committed to taking decisive and appropriate action where breaches are identified.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

Flowers Southfields conducts an annual review of our practices, policies, and supply chain to continually strengthen our approach to preventing modern slavery. This review evaluates the effectiveness of our procedures, investigates any reported incidents, and seeks further opportunities to reinforce ethical awareness. Our executive team takes responsibility for overseeing this review, ensuring accountability across the business.

Serving the Community Responsibly

Upholding our responsibilities as a florist means more than offering beautiful arrangements—it means operating with integrity and care for our community. As a familiar presence in Southfields, serving local families and businesses, we are dedicated to ensuring that our operations reflect the values and trust that our customers place in us. We will continue to champion transparency, fairness, and ethical conduct throughout our business and our supply chain.

This statement is reviewed annually and was last updated in June 2024.