Modern Slavery Statement – Flowers Shooter’s Hill

Introduction

Flowers Shooter’s Hill is dedicated to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our operations or in those of our supply chains. As a trusted florist serving households and businesses throughout Shooter’s Hill and its surrounding areas, we recognise our responsibility to promote ethical practices and uphold human rights at every level of our business. This modern slavery statement outlines the steps we take to prevent and address slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our organisation and with all those we do business with.

Our Zero Tolerance Policy

We operate a zero tolerance approach to modern slavery in all its forms. Flowers Shooter’s Hill is committed to acting with integrity and transparency in our business conduct. We will never knowingly work with suppliers or partners who engage in, or are complicit with, practices that exploit people or breach their fundamental rights. This non-negotiable stance extends to all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers. Any act that is contrary to these principles will result in immediate action, including ending the business relationship as appropriate.

Supplier Due Diligence

To ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking do not take place in our supply chains, we conduct thorough supplier due diligence checks. Our procedures include assessments of new and existing suppliers to evaluate their ethical standards and compliance with labour laws. We request clear assurances from all our suppliers regarding their stance and actions against modern slavery. Where possible, we request supporting documentation and encourage transparency in all aspects of sourcing, particularly for products and materials originating from higher risk regions. Any supplier failing to meet our expectations or unable to improve upon identified risks will be removed from our approved list.

Staff Training and Awareness

We believe that awareness among our staff is key to preventing exploitation. Flowers Shooter’s Hill provides training to ensure that all team members understand what modern slavery is, how it might manifest, and what signs to look out for. This is delivered through dedicated training sessions and accessible resources. Employees are encouraged to remain vigilant and informed, so they are empowered to challenge unacceptable practices or raise concerns without fear of reprisal.

Reporting Channels

Maintaining open and accessible reporting mechanisms is essential. Employees, suppliers, and any other business partners are actively encouraged to report any suspicions or evidence of modern slavery linked to our organisation or supply chains. Reports are treated sensitively and confidentially and are escalated to senior management for thorough investigation and prompt action. Flowers Shooter’s Hill prohibits any form of retaliation against those who raise genuine concerns about potential misconduct.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

Our commitment to preventing modern slavery is ongoing. We review and update this statement annually, considering changes to legislation, our business environment, and industry best practice. Our actions and progress are regularly evaluated to ensure they remain robust and effective. As our business grows and evolves, so too will our anti-slavery efforts, reaffirming our dedication to this crucial issue.

Our Local Responsibility

Flowers Shooter’s Hill values the relationships we have built with local households and businesses. Upholding the highest ethical standards is not just a business requirement but a community responsibility. We are proud to play our part in combatting modern slavery and human trafficking and will continue to do all we can to ensure fairness, respect, and dignity for all people associated with our florist.