Flowers Ascot is deeply committed to conducting business ethically and with integrity in all our operations. As a trusted florist serving local households and businesses in Ascot, we recognise our responsibility to actively combat modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms.
We operate under a strict zero tolerance policy towards modern slavery in our business practices and throughout our supply chain. Modern slavery encompasses slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour, and human trafficking. Any form of exploitation is totally unacceptable to us. It is fundamental to our values that everyone who works with or for Flowers Ascot is treated with dignity and respect.
To ensure our supply chain remains free from modern slavery, Flowers Ascot carries out diligent checks on all new and existing suppliers. We expect our suppliers and partners to uphold the same high standards as we do. Our onboarding process requires suppliers to confirm their compliance with all applicable laws regarding labour rights and fair working conditions. We regularly review our supplier relationships and retain the right to terminate contracts with any party found to be in breach of our ethical standards.
We carry out ongoing risk assessments and, where necessary, request supporting documentation or evidence of anti-slavery measures from our suppliers.
All Flowers Ascot employees receive training and guidance to understand the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking. We ensure our staff can identify signs of exploitation and know how to report any concerns both internally and through external channels. Our induction and ongoing training programmes reinforce our ethical code and the need for vigilance across every aspect of our operations.
Flowers Ascot strongly encourages the reporting of any suspicions or incidents of modern slavery related to any area of our business or supply chain. Concerns can be raised in complete confidence to management, who will take every report seriously and conduct thorough investigations as appropriate. Staff may also access independent, external channels should they feel uncomfortable raising issues internally. No employee or stakeholder will face adverse consequences for reporting issues in good faith.
This Modern Slavery Statement and the controls we have in place are reviewed annually by senior management. Each year, we evaluate the effectiveness of our policies and practices, making updates as needed to ensure continued alignment with legislative changes and best practice. We remain committed to continuous improvement in our approach to preventing modern slavery and protecting the rights of every individual involved in our business, directly or indirectly.
As part of the Ascot community, Flowers Ascot recognises the importance of upholding the highest ethical standards. Our stance against modern slavery reflects our commitment to being a responsible and trusted provider of floral products and services to local residents and businesses. We believe in promoting respect, fairness, and transparency in everything we do, and we hold ourselves fully accountable to these values every day.
This statement is made on behalf of Flowers Ascot and will be updated each year to reflect our ongoing progress and dedication to this vital issue.
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