Florist Harrow Modern Slavery Statement 2024

Our Approach to Preventing Modern Slavery

Florist Harrow is committed to conducting business responsibly and ethically. As a trusted florist serving local households and businesses throughout Harrow, we recognise our responsibility to take a firm stance against modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms. This statement outlines our commitments, policies, and ongoing actions to ensure that our activities and those of our suppliers are free from any form of slavery or forced labour.

Zero Tolerance Policy

We maintain a strict zero tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. Florist Harrow will not engage with, support, or knowingly do business with any individual or organisation involved in such practices. We expect our team members, suppliers, and partners to share this commitment and adhere to our standards of ethical conduct.

Supplier Due Diligence

To ensure our supply chain reflects our values, Florist Harrow undertakes rigorous supplier due diligence. Wherever possible, we require our suppliers to confirm their compliance with all relevant laws regarding labour, wages, working hours, and employment conditions. We seek reassurance that our suppliers do not exploit workers and that they provide safe, fair, and respectful working environments. Should we identify any risk or evidence of modern slavery within our supply chains, we will act immediately to address the issue, which may include terminating contracts with non-compliant suppliers.

Staff Training

Awareness and understanding are vital in fighting modern slavery. All members of Florist Harrow’s staff receive training on the identification and prevention of modern slavery, human trafficking, and exploitative labour practices. Team members are provided with the knowledge to recognise potential warning signs and the confidence to report any concerns. Training is updated as appropriate to reflect legislative or best practice changes.

Reporting Channels

Florist Harrow encourages all employees, suppliers, and business partners to report any suspicions or incidents of modern slavery or unethical conduct. We provide accessible and confidential reporting channels, ensuring that concerns can be raised without fear of reprisal. Reported incidents are taken seriously, investigated promptly, and appropriate action is taken to resolve the matter and prevent recurrence.

Annual Review

Our commitment to combatting modern slavery is ongoing. Florist Harrow’s Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to ensure our procedures remain effective and relevant. This process allows us to evaluate the effectiveness of our actions, make improvements, and adapt to new challenges as they arise. Feedback from staff, suppliers, and customers is welcomed to help inform our continuous improvement.

Our Community Responsibility

Florist Harrow is proud to support the ethical values of the Harrow community. Ensuring that our business and supply chain are free from modern slavery is not only a legal obligation but a crucial part of the trust that our customers, fellow businesses, and local residents place in us. We will continue to uphold, strengthen, and communicate our commitment as part of our role as a leading local florist.