At Hackney Wick Flowers, we are committed to operating responsibly and ethically in every aspect of our business. As a trusted florist serving households and businesses in Hackney Wick, we recognise our duty to help prevent modern slavery and human trafficking both within our business and throughout our supply chains. This statement outlines the steps we take to identify, mitigate, and reduce the risk of modern slavery in our organisation and supply networks, reflecting our pledge to protect human rights and champion dignity.
We maintain a strict zero-tolerance stance towards any form of modern slavery, forced labour, or human trafficking. We are committed to promoting fair treatment, equality, and respect for all individuals and categorically oppose all forms of exploitation and abuse. This commitment is embedded into our company values and underpins every decision we make, from sourcing blooms to delivering arrangements to our customers’ doors.
Understanding that our supply chain extends globally, we expect all suppliers, partners, and contractors to share our commitment to ethical practices. Our due diligence process involves careful vetting of new suppliers before partnerships are established, ensuring they adhere to applicable legal and ethical standards. We request that suppliers provide information regarding their own practices and, where necessary, certify compliance with anti-slavery legislation. Hackney Wick Flowers reserves the right to audit or request further information from existing suppliers where we identify potential risks. Suppliers unwilling or unable to meet our standards face removal from our approved list.
All staff at Hackney Wick Flowers receive training to help recognise the signs of modern slavery and understand their role in reporting and preventing exploitative practices. Training is updated annually and whenever appropriate, to ensure all staff remain informed about risks and regulatory developments. Our aim is to empower our team to act confidently if they suspect unlawful activity either within our organisation or our supply chain.
We encourage an open culture where any concerns about suspected slavery or human trafficking can be raised in confidence and without fear of reprisal. All employees, suppliers, and partners are encouraged to report any suspicions of unethical conduct, whether internally within Hackney Wick Flowers or within our supply chain. Reports can be made directly to line managers or through designated confidential channels. All concerns are treated seriously and investigated promptly and thoroughly.
This statement is reviewed every year to ensure that it remains relevant, up-to-date, and effective. As part of our ongoing commitment, we regularly assess our business procedures, supplier relationships, and employee training programmes to seek continuous improvement. Where necessary, we update our policies and practices to respond to emerging risks or legislative changes, striving always to set an example of integrity in our community and industry.
As a florist deeply rooted in Hackney Wick, we are dedicated not only to the quality and beauty of our flower arrangements, but also to the wellbeing of the individuals behind every stem. This Modern Slavery Statement reflects our responsibility as a local business serving households and enterprises that trust us to act ethically. We remain committed to upholding the highest standards for our staff, customers, suppliers, and the wider community.
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