Modern Slavery Statement – Flowers St Luke's

Our Zero Tolerance Approach

At Flowers St Luke's, we uphold the highest ethical standards in every aspect of our operations. We have a zero tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. This means we are uncompromising in our dedication to maintaining fair, respectful, and legal working practices throughout our business and beyond. We acknowledge the role we play as a trusted florist serving the St Luke's community, providing services to local households and businesses, and we take our social responsibility seriously.

Supplier Due Diligence

We recognise that our supply chain is key to ensuring modern slavery is not present within our sphere of influence. All suppliers and contractors engaged by Flowers St Luke's are required to demonstrate their compliance with relevant anti-slavery legislation and ethical employment practices. Our due diligence process includes initial supplier assessments, ongoing risk evaluations, and requests for supporting documentation verifying compliance. If any supplier is found to be in breach of our standards or the law, we will swiftly terminate our relationship with them and take appropriate action as required.

Staff Training and Awareness

Ensuring our team is aware of the risks and signs of modern slavery is central to our approach. We provide regular staff training to help employees recognise potential indicators of slavery or trafficking and understand our policies and procedures. This empowers our staff to act responsibly and upholds our commitment to integrity in all areas of florist operations, from sourcing and procurement to customer service.

Reporting and Escalation Channels

We encourage our employees, suppliers, and stakeholders to report any suspicions or concerns regarding modern slavery and human trafficking in our supply chain or business activities. Clear internal reporting channels are in place, ensuring concerns can be raised confidentially and investigated thoroughly. All concerns are treated with the utmost seriousness, with strict anti-retaliation provisions to protect whistleblowers.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This Modern Slavery Statement and our wider anti-slavery initiatives are reviewed annually to ensure continued effectiveness and improvement. Where necessary, we update our policies and practices to reflect changes in legislation or industry best practice. We welcome feedback from our community, customers, and partners in our ongoing efforts to combat modern slavery.

Our Responsibility in the St Luke's Community

As a local florist serving households and businesses in St Luke's, Flowers St Luke's recognises the trust placed in us by our customers. We are committed to preserving that trust not only through the quality of our flowers and services, but through our steadfast adherence to ethical values and responsible business conduct. Our ongoing fight against modern slavery is integral to our identity and our sense of duty as a member of this community.