At Flowers Bellingham, we recognize our ethical responsibility to the community as a trusted florist for households and businesses throughout Bellingham. We are committed to acting with integrity in all aspects of our business, upholding the highest standards to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains.
Flowers Bellingham maintains a strict zero tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery, including servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking. We will not engage with, or knowingly support, any business or individual involved in these practices. All staff, management, and suppliers are made aware of our firm stance, and we expect a shared commitment to upholding these values throughout our supply chain.
We understand that our responsibility extends beyond our immediate operations. Therefore, we conduct due diligence on new and existing suppliers to ensure they align with our principles. This process involves requesting supplier declarations, reviewing business practices, and where appropriate, seeking assurances about labour standards and the absence of modern slavery. We will discontinue business with suppliers who fail to uphold ethical practices or to cooperate with our efforts to prevent modern slavery.
Raising awareness about the risks of modern slavery is central to our approach. We regularly provide training to our staff to ensure they understand the signs of modern slavery and the importance of ethical sourcing. Training includes instruction on identifying potential concerns within our supply operations and guidance on how to respond appropriately. All staff are encouraged to uphold our values in their day-to-day roles and interactions.
We are committed to providing safe and transparent channels for the reporting of any concerns related to modern slavery. Staff and stakeholders can confidentially report suspicions or breaches of our policy without fear of reprisal. All reports are taken seriously and are subject to thorough investigation and appropriate action by management.
Flowers Bellingham will review this statement and our related policies on an annual basis to assess their effectiveness and ensure continuous improvement. We will adapt our approach as necessary in response to new developments, regulatory requirements, and best practice guidance. This ongoing review reinforces our commitment to ethical business practices and supports a culture in which modern slavery has no place.
Our pledge to prevent modern slavery is an extension of our overall responsibilities as a local business serving the Bellingham community. We understand the trust placed in us by our customers and partners, and we are dedicated to operating ethically and transparently in all that we do.
This statement is made on behalf of Flowers Bellingham and reflects our ongoing commitment to playing an active role in the eradication of modern slavery and the promotion of ethical standards across our industry and community.
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