Flower Delivery Beckton’s Commitment to Combating Modern Slavery
Our Zero Tolerance Approach
At Flower Delivery Beckton, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in every aspect of our business. As a florist serving the Beckton community, we understand our responsibility extends beyond beautiful blooms to ensuring justice, fairness, and dignity. We have a strict zero tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking in our own operations as well as those of our suppliers.
Supplier Due Diligence
We acknowledge that modern slavery risks can exist across supply chains, particularly in the sourcing of flowers, packaging, and sundries from around the world. To counter this, we engage in rigorous due diligence when selecting our suppliers. Each partner is assessed for compliance with anti-slavery principles and relevant legislation. We require our suppliers to demonstrate their own commitment to eradicating forced labour, child labour, and exploitative working conditions, and we reserve the right to terminate relationships instantly with those found in breach of these standards. This diligent approach is key in ensuring the integrity of every bouquet we deliver.
Staff Training and Awareness
Our team members are integral to upholding our ethical responsibilities. We provide ongoing training to all staff on the identification of potential signs of modern slavery, whether within our operations or amongst our partners. This training creates a culture of vigilance and responsibility, empowering our staff to act decisively should concerns arise. As part of their induction and ongoing professional development, employees are briefed on our zero tolerance policy and reporting protocols.
Accessible Reporting Channels
We believe that taking action begins with providing clear, confidential methods for concerns to be raised. All staff, suppliers, and stakeholders are encouraged to report suspicions of modern slavery or unethical conduct. Reports can be made anonymously if desired and with full assurance that such disclosures will be treated with the utmost seriousness and investigated promptly. We are committed to ensuring that no individual faces reprisals for speaking up in good faith about potential breaches of our anti-slavery policy.
Annual Review and Continuous Improvement
Modern slavery is a complex issue that requires constant vigilance. To this end, our anti-slavery statement and associated procedures are subject to annual review. This process ensures that we are not only compliant with current laws but are also evolving our approach in line with best practices and new insights. We take feedback from employees, suppliers, and customers seriously, integrating their perspectives into our ongoing improvement efforts.
Our Local Responsibility
As a trusted florist for Beckton households and businesses, we acknowledge the importance of our local role in promoting fairness and dignity. Our ethical practices reflect the values of the community we serve, reinforcing trust and confidence in each bouquet and arrangement we deliver. We remain steadfast in our commitment to a future free from modern slavery, continuing to act with integrity as a pillar of our neighbourhood and a responsible local business.
