Modern Slavery Statement - De Beauvoir Town Florist

Our Commitment to Preventing Modern Slavery

De Beauvoir Town Florist is dedicated to the highest ethical standards in every aspect of our operations. As a trusted florist serving households and businesses throughout De Beauvoir Town, we recognise our responsibility to protect human rights, oppose all forms of modern slavery, and foster an environment rooted in respect and transparency. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our ongoing actions to identify, prevent, and address risks of modern slavery and human trafficking across our business and supply chains.

Zero Tolerance Policy

We have a zero tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking in our organisation and our supply chain. Our policies expressly prohibit the use of forced labour, child labour, or exploitative practices of any kind. All staff, suppliers, contractors, and partners working with De Beauvoir Town Florist are expected to uphold these standards without exception. Any breach of our anti-slavery policy is treated as a serious offence and can result in the termination of the business relationship or employment contract.

Supplier Due Diligence

Our supplier relationships are integral to the quality and ethical integrity of our products and services. We perform thorough due diligence when selecting suppliers and conduct regular reviews to assess their compliance with anti-slavery standards. We communicate our zero tolerance expectations to all suppliers and seek documented evidence of their own policies and practices designed to combat modern slavery. Where potential risks are identified, we work collaboratively with suppliers to address and resolve them or will take steps to terminate non-compliant relationships.

Training and Awareness

We believe that education and awareness are key to early identification and prevention of modern slavery. All staff members at De Beauvoir Town Florist receive training to recognise the signs of exploitation, understand our internal policies, and appreciate the importance of reporting concerns. Training is reviewed annually and updated to reflect changes in legislation and industry best practice. We foster an open culture in which staff feel supported and equipped to raise concerns without fear of reprisal.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide clear and confidential reporting channels for staff and external parties who wish to raise concerns relating to suspected modern slavery. Reports of unethical or exploitative practices can be made through multiple avenues, ensuring anonymity and robust protection for whistleblowers. Senior management investigates all reported concerns promptly and thoroughly, taking appropriate action to protect individuals and uphold our standards.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This Modern Slavery Statement undergoes annual review by senior management, ensuring it remains robust and current in light of operational changes, legislative updates, and feedback from staff and stakeholders. Action plans arising from these reviews are documented and implemented to further strengthen our anti-slavery measures. We are committed to continuous improvement in our efforts to eradicate modern slavery from every aspect of our operations.

Reflecting Our Local Responsibility

We understand that our responsibilities extend not only to those who directly work for or with De Beauvoir Town Florist, but to the wider De Beauvoir Town community. Serving local households and businesses, we take pride in upholding ethical values that contribute to a fair and just society. With vigilance, collaboration, and integrity, we remain steadfast in our aim to ensure modern slavery has no place in our business.