As a valued and trusted florist in Ardleigh Green, serving local households and businesses, Ardleigh Green Florist is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in all aspects of our operations. We recognise our responsibility to act with integrity, proactively preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within our business and supply chains. This statement outlines the actions we undertake to ensure that modern slavery has no place in our organisation.
Ardleigh Green Florist carries a strict zero tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking, including forced labour, child labour, and any exploitation. We expect the same commitment and standards from all our suppliers, contractors, and business partners. The trust placed in us by our customers and our community is the foundation upon which we operate, and we strive to maintain it by fostering safe, fair, and respectful working environments throughout our operations.
To ensure the integrity of our supply chains, we conduct comprehensive due diligence on all our suppliers and contractors. We evaluate potential and existing suppliers on their compliance with legal standards, ethical practices, and transparency. Where necessary, we require suppliers to provide information about their own steps in combatting modern slavery. We favour working with suppliers whose values align with our own and take immediate action if any concerns arise regarding possible breaches of our standards.
Ardleigh Green Florist provides regular training and information sessions for our staff to recognise, understand, and prevent the risks associated with modern slavery. Through these initiatives, our team is made aware of the warning signs of exploitation, ensuring they feel confident in acting upon any concerns. Training also includes guidance on maintaining ethical supply chains and the importance of upholding our zero tolerance approach.
We encourage all employees, suppliers, and contractors to report any suspicion of modern slavery within our operations or supply chains, without fear of retaliation or discrimination. Reports can be made confidentially through established internal channels or escalation to management. All reports are thoroughly investigated, and appropriate actions are taken in accordance with our policies. We are committed to transparency, rectifying issues promptly, and supporting those affected.
Our approach to preventing modern slavery is regularly reviewed and refined. Every year, we assess the effectiveness of our policies, due diligence processes, staff training, and reporting channels. Feedback from staff and suppliers and experiences from the previous year are used to strengthen our procedures and ensure they remain robust and fit for purpose. This statement will be updated annually to reflect the ongoing steps we take in response to changing risks and best practice developments.
We are mindful of the trust our community places in us as a reputable florist serving Ardleigh Green. By maintaining high ethical standards and a transparent approach to combatting modern slavery, we reinforce our commitment to our customers, suppliers, staff, and wider society. Ardleigh Green Florist will continue to lead by example, prioritising human rights and setting a positive standard within our industry.
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