At Petts Wood Florist, we are dedicated to conducting our business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. As a trusted florist serving households and businesses across Petts Wood, we recognise our responsibility to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in every aspect of our operations and supply chains. We are committed to ensuring that all our activities and relationships reflect this responsibility, and that our customers can have confidence in the way we source and deliver our products and services.
We operate a zero tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking. Regardless of the scale or nature of the risk, Petts Wood Florist will not tolerate any involvement in, or benefit from, exploitation or unethical practices. This principle guides our decisions, business conduct, and the behaviours we expect from everyone we work with, both internally and externally.
Our commitment extends through our entire supply chain. We expect high standards from all our suppliers, growers, and service providers. We have implemented due diligence procedures for selecting and reviewing our suppliers to ensure that they share our values and meet our ethical standards. This includes requesting confirmation of compliance with laws and ethical standards, ongoing monitoring of supply chain partners, and taking appropriate action where non-compliance is identified. We work proactively to develop robust supplier relationships, focusing on trust and a shared commitment to preventing exploitation at every stage.
Training is central to equipping our employees with the skills and awareness needed to identify potential risks and act appropriately. All members of staff receive information and training on how to recognise the signs of modern slavery, and the internal processes available for reporting concerns. We regularly update training to reflect changes in best practice and legal requirements, ensuring that vigilance remains a priority for every team member, whether interacting with suppliers, customers, or colleagues.
We are committed to creating an open environment where staff and stakeholders can speak up about suspicions or incidents without fear of retaliation. Clear reporting channels are in place for raising concerns about modern slavery, whether these arise in our own operations, our suppliers, or elsewhere in our value chain. Any reports will be treated with the utmost seriousness, investigated promptly, and addressed in accordance with our zero tolerance approach.
Petts Wood Florist understands that the fight against modern slavery is ongoing. We review and update this Modern Slavery Statement annually and assess our policies, risk management procedures, and supplier relationships regularly to ensure their continued effectiveness. Where areas for improvement are identified, we put clear actions in place and track progress throughout the year. This commitment to continuous improvement is integral to our role as a trusted florist in the local community, serving the needs of households and businesses with integrity and care.
This statement reflects our understanding of the importance of safeguarding the wellbeing of those involved in our business, both directly and indirectly. As a proud member of the Petts Wood community, we take our role seriously in promoting ethical practices and supporting a global movement towards ending modern slavery. We encourage our customers, suppliers, and partners to join us in upholding these standards and making a positive difference.
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