Flowers North Harrow Modern Slavery Statement

Our Commitment to Combating Modern Slavery

At Flowers North Harrow, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct and transparency. As a trusted florist serving households and businesses across North Harrow, we recognize our responsibility to play a leading role in eliminating modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation from our operations and supply chain.

Zero Tolerance Policy

Modern slavery in all its forms is abhorrent and entirely inconsistent with our values and principles. We maintain a strict zero tolerance policy regarding modern slavery and human trafficking. This extends to our own business operations and to all individuals and companies who supply us with goods or services. We do not accept any form of forced, bonded or involuntary labour. Any supplier found in breach of these principles will be subject to immediate and appropriate action, including potential termination of business relationships.

Supplier Due Diligence

Flowers North Harrow sources products and services from a network of trusted suppliers. We are committed to assessing and managing modern slavery risks within our supply chain. As part of our due diligence, we:

• Request confirmation from suppliers regarding their own policies and processes to counter modern slavery.
• Assess the risk profiles of new and existing suppliers, prioritising those operating in higher risk industries or regions.
• Reserve the right to conduct further investigations, request additional information, and seek assurances at any stage of our trading relationships.
• Will promptly address any concerns or evidence of modern slavery within our supply chain.

Staff Training and Awareness

We believe our staff are our first line of defence in preventing, identifying, and responding to modern slavery risks. Flowers North Harrow is committed to the continuous education and training of all employees to help them understand what modern slavery is, how it can occur, and how to recognize signs of concern within the workplace or our supply chains. New starters are introduced to our policy as part of their induction, and we provide periodic refresher sessions for all staff members.

Reporting Channels and Speaking Up

We recognize the importance of providing clear, confidential channels for reporting concerns about modern slavery or unethical conduct. All staff, suppliers, and customers are encouraged to raise genuine suspicions or evidence of modern slavery, without fear of reprisal. We treat all such reports seriously and in strict confidence, taking swift and appropriate action to investigate and, where necessary, escalate reported issues in line with our procedures.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by Flowers North Harrow to ensure continuing appropriateness and effectiveness. We use each review to assess our progress, update our policies, and enhance our processes as necessary, reflecting any relevant changes in the law, industry best practice, or operational experience. As a responsible North Harrow florist, our efforts to combat modern slavery form an integral part of our ongoing commitment to serving our community with integrity and trust.

This statement reflects our strong commitment to upholding human rights and maintaining the trust placed in us by households and businesses throughout North Harrow. We are dedicated to continuous improvement in our approach and to playing our part in eradicating modern slavery from our sector and community.