Modern Slavery Statement 2024

Our Commitment to Eradicating Modern Slavery

As a trusted local florist, Florist Finchley is firmly committed to preventing all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and throughout our supply chain. As we supply flowers and arrangements to households and businesses across Finchley, we recognise our responsibility to take a strong stand against exploitation. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines the policies, procedures, and commitments we uphold to ensure ethical conduct at every level of our operations.

Zero Tolerance Policy

Florist Finchley maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding modern slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking. Any form of exploitation or abuse is strictly prohibited within our company, and we expect our suppliers, partners, and sub-contractors to share and demonstrate this commitment. Should any breach be identified, we will take immediate action, which may include ceasing business relationships with non-compliant parties or referring matters to relevant authorities.

Supplier Due Diligence

We recognise that our responsibility extends into our supply chain, not just our direct business operations. To this end, due diligence processes are in place to assess and manage the risk of modern slavery with all new and existing suppliers. This includes:

• Evaluating suppliers’ adherence to ethical standards and anti-slavery policies
• Requesting supplier statements and documentation confirming compliance with applicable modern slavery legislation
• Prioritising suppliers with transparent labour practices and well-established supply chain management policies
• Maintaining records of audits and assessments related to supplier practices

Staff Training and Awareness

We believe that awareness and education are key to preventing modern slavery. All staff at Florist Finchley are provided with training and resources to help them understand:

• What constitutes modern slavery and human trafficking
• How to recognise the signs of exploitation
• The importance of ethical sourcing and our internal policies
• Appropriate actions and reporting procedures if concerns arise

Periodic refresher training ensures that our team remains vigilant and informed about these critical issues.

Reporting and Whistleblowing Channels

Florist Finchley encourages an open and honest culture that allows any staff member, supplier, or third party to raise concerns regarding modern slavery risk. We provide clear, confidential channels for reporting suspected breaches of our policy, ensuring all concerns are taken seriously and investigated promptly. No individual will face any form of retaliation for raising a concern in good faith.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This statement and the practices it details are reviewed annually by our management team to ensure they remain effective and reflect current legislation, best practices, and the realities of our business environment. Where needed, we will update our policies and processes to strengthen our approach to preventing modern slavery.

Our Responsibility as a Local Florist

In serving Finchley’s households and businesses, we aim to lead by example in ethical business practice. Our approach to combatting modern slavery forms part of our wider commitment to social responsibility and community trust. We pledge to continuously uphold and strengthen these standards for the benefit of our customers, employees, suppliers, and the wider community.