Florist Tooting is deeply committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings. As a trusted florist serving the households and businesses of Tooting, we recognize our responsibility to ensure that modern slavery or human trafficking has no place in our operations and supply chains. We understand that this issue requires ongoing vigilance and action from businesses of all sizes, and we strive to play our part in preventing these unacceptable practices.
We operate a strict zero tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. This policy applies to every aspect of our business, including employment, procurement, and our relationships with third-party suppliers. We do not permit forced labour, child labour, or any exploitative practices. Any evidence of such practices within our operations or our supply chains will result in immediate and decisive action according to our disciplinary and contract management procedures.
Given that our flower and product supply chains may span multiple regions, we are committed to ensuring that our suppliers uphold the same rigorous ethical standards as we do. We perform due diligence checks on our suppliers, requiring confirmation of their modern slavery policies and ethical sourcing certifications wherever practicable. Our procurement process includes clear communication of our expectations and the explicit requirement for compliance with all applicable anti-slavery laws. We actively assess suppliers’ adherence to our standards and reserve the right to end relationships with those found to be non-compliant.
Education and vigilance are fundamental to our prevention efforts. We provide our staff with ongoing training to help them identify the signs of modern slavery and forced labour—both within our business and throughout our supply network. Training covers what constitutes modern slavery, how to spot potential indicators, and the appropriate actions to take if concerns arise. We encourage all staff to be proactive in raising questions or concerns about potential risks.
We are determined to ensure that all employees, suppliers, and members of our extended business community can safely report concerns about possible instances of modern slavery. We have clear internal processes for staff to report suspicions or breaches anonymously if they wish. Management is committed to investigating concerns impartially and thoroughly and to taking any necessary corrective action without delay. We also encourage those outside our organisation to raise issues, and we treat all reports with the utmost seriousness and confidentiality.
This Modern Slavery Statement is subject to annual review to ensure that our practices remain robust and responsive to emerging risks. We are committed to continuously improving our approach based on staff feedback, supplier engagement, and best practice updates within our industry. Each year, we assess the effectiveness of our policies, review staff and supplier awareness, and adapt our approach to address any identified gaps or new challenges. Through these efforts, we aim to foster an environment of continuous improvement and shared responsibility.
Florist Tooting values the trust placed in us by our customers and the wider Tooting community. Upholding high ethical standards is not only a legal and moral obligation but a reflection of our genuine care for the people behind every product and service we deliver. We remain dedicated to tackling modern slavery in all its forms and making a positive impact through our business. This statement affirms our ongoing commitment and outlines the steps we take to deliver on our ethical responsibilities.
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