At Beckton Florist, our responsibility extends far beyond arranging beautiful flowers. As a trusted florist serving households and businesses in Beckton, we are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in all aspects of our operations. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines the policies and actions we implement to prevent, address, and eradicate any risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains.
We have a clear zero tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking in any form. Beckton Florist recognises that modern slavery is a serious crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to embedding effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place either within our business or in any of our supply chains.
As part of our commitment to combating modern slavery, we perform thorough due diligence on all our suppliers. We expect all those in our supply chain and contractors to comply with our values. Our supplier vetting process includes:
We do not knowingly engage suppliers who engage in or are complicit with modern slavery offences. Should evidence arise, we reserve the right to terminate our relationship immediately.
We believe that well-informed staff are crucial in identifying and preventing modern slavery. Beckton Florist provides ongoing training to our team members, making them aware of the signs and risks of modern slavery and human trafficking. Regular training sessions cover:
By educating our staff, we empower them to be vigilant and proactive in safeguarding our business and community from exploitation.
We are committed to maintaining an open and transparent culture in relation to tackling modern slavery. Any team member, supplier, or stakeholder is encouraged to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. We provide clear and accessible reporting channels internally, and concerns can be raised anonymously if preferred. All reports are thoroughly investigated and appropriate action is taken where necessary.
We regularly review and update our policies and practices to ensure their continued effectiveness in addressing modern slavery risks. This statement and our approach are reviewed annually, helping us adapt to new risks and legislative developments. We ensure lessons learned and best practices are incorporated into our annual action plan.
Beckton Florist is devoted to the ongoing fight against modern slavery. Our actions reflect our role as a conscientious business and a trusted member of the Beckton community. We are proud of our commitment and invite others to join us in standing up for ethical and responsible practices in the floral industry and beyond.
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