Balham Florist is dedicated to maintaining the highest ethical standards across our business operations. As a trusted florist serving the households and businesses of Balham, we recognise our responsibility to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking not only within our own operations but also in our extended supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines the steps we are taking to uphold our commitment for the financial year ending 2024.
At Balham Florist, we have a zero tolerance policy towards modern slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking in all its forms. We are committed to ensuring that everyone who contributes to our flowers, gifts, and services is treated with dignity and respect. Our policy is reviewed regularly and integrated into our core business values and practices.
As part of our responsibility, we undertake rigorous due diligence when selecting suppliers and partners. We require that our suppliers adhere to the same high ethical standards and demonstrate actions against modern slavery in their own operations. Before entering into business relationships, we assess suppliers’ compliance through questionnaires, reviews of their policies, and risk assessments. Where practical, we seek written assurances that our suppliers are aligned with our ethical values. We continue to monitor compliance through ongoing engagement and dialogue with suppliers, especially those based in regions or industries deemed higher risk.
Staff at Balham Florist receive regular training to recognise the potential signs of modern slavery and to understand the critical steps for dealing with suspected cases. Training is provided at induction and refreshed annually to ensure that all team members remain alert to the risks of exploitation. We foster a culture of openness and responsibility to help staff understand their crucial role in identifying and reporting concerns.
We encourage staff, suppliers, and customers to raise concerns about possible instances of modern slavery related to our operations or supply chain. Any concerns can be raised confidentially through established internal reporting channels. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and appropriate action is taken in line with our policies. We are committed to protecting whistleblowers and ensuring there is no retaliation for good faith reporting.
We are dedicated to continually improving our approach to identifying, assessing, and addressing modern slavery risks. This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed annually to reflect any new risks, changes in the law, or developments in best practice. Progress will be monitored and any areas for improvement will be actioned as a matter of priority. Our commitment reflects our responsibility as a trusted Balham florist serving local households and businesses, and we aim to provide transparency about our efforts.
This statement was approved by the management of Balham Florist and will be made available to all staff and stakeholders. We remain steadfast in our dedication to upholding human rights and combating modern slavery in all its forms, both within our organisation and our wider sphere of influence.
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