At Florist Stepney, we are fully committed to upholding the highest ethical standards across every aspect of our business. As a trusted local florist serving households and businesses in Stepney, we recognise our responsibility to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place within our operations or supply chains. This statement outlines the steps we have undertaken — and continue to take — to combat these issues and safeguard the rights and dignity of everyone involved in supplying our products and services.
We maintain a strict zero tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking. This commitment extends not only to our direct operations but also to the suppliers and partners we work with. We do not condone, and will not knowingly work with anyone who condones, the exploitation or mistreatment of individuals in any context.
Given the critical role that suppliers play in our business, particularly in sourcing flowers and materials, we undertake vigilant due diligence when selecting and reviewing suppliers. Our procedures require suppliers to confirm their own compliance with anti-slavery legislation and to demonstrate ethical sourcing practices. When forming new supplier relationships, we evaluate the supplier’s track record, reputation, and documented policies regarding modern slavery prevention. We expect suppliers to uphold the same high standards that we set for ourselves, and we reserve the right to terminate relationships with any suppliers who fail to meet these expectations.
The ongoing education of our staff is central to our efforts to prevent modern slavery. All employees, from management to frontline staff, receive regular training designed to increase awareness of modern slavery risks, recognising the signs of exploitation, and understanding their responsibilities under our policies. We foster a culture where every team member feels empowered to raise concerns and take action against unethical practices, both within our own business and among our suppliers.
We are committed to transparency and openness. All staff are encouraged to report any suspicions or incidents of slavery, forced labour, or human trafficking. We have established clear internal channels for confidential reporting and take every concern seriously, ensuring that reports are acted upon promptly and thoroughly investigated, with appropriate remedial actions taken as needed. We also welcome feedback or reports of unethical supplier behaviour from customers, contractors, and members of our community.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that our policies, practices, and training remain effective, up to date, and responsive to changing risks. We monitor the effectiveness of our actions, seek opportunities for continual improvement, and adapt our approach as necessary. Each year, progress and policies are assessed in light of feedback, regulatory developments, and evolving best practices.
Florist Stepney operates at the heart of the Stepney community, supplying flowers to local households, social events, and businesses. We understand the trust placed in us by our customers and neighbours. Our commitment to combatting modern slavery goes hand-in-hand with our broader mission of responsible business, community trust, and ethical sourcing. Through our zero tolerance policy, rigorous supplier vetting, staff training, open communication channels, and ongoing reviews, we aim to lead by example and contribute to a fair, safe, and just supply chain for all.
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